Stream Padres games without cable
Padres games are carried by the team's own channel in the San Diego market. Fubo carries it in-market (channel listing: “San Diego Padres”), which makes it the most direct cord-cutter route to Padres games.
Watch the Padres on FuboFubo carries the Padres team channel in the San Diego market. Regional restrictions apply — your home ZIP determines your regional sports channels, so Fubo confirms availability at your address during signup. Free trial, cancel anytime.
Out-of-market Padres games
Outside the Padres home territory, MLB.TV streams every out-of-market Padres game live. National broadcasts run on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Apple TV+, and Peacock. Local blackout rules apply inside the Padres home broadcast area.
Watching the Padres in the 2026 postseason
San Diego Padres carries the Padres all regular season in the San Diego market, and carries none of October. Every postseason game is a national broadcast, so the channel you have used since March stops being the answer the moment the Padres qualify. As a National League team, their path runs NBC in the Wild Card round, then FOX or FS1 for both the Division Series and the National League Championship Series, then FOX for the World Series.
| Round | Dates | TV | Streams on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | September 29 – October 1 | NBC | Peacock |
| NL Division Series | October 3–9 | FOX or FS1 | FOX One |
| NL Championship Series | October 11–19 | FOX or FS1 | FOX One |
| World Series | October 23–31 | FOX | FOX One |
New this year: the Wild Card round moved to NBC and Peacock. NBC has not carried postseason baseball since 2000. Anything written before this season points you at the wrong channel for the Padres’ opening round.
None of it needs a cable-replacement bundle. Peacock streams the Wild Card round, and FOX One streams both National League rounds and the World Series — and NBC and FOX are free over the air with an antenna in most markets. Postseason games are never blacked out, so a Padres fan outside San Diego sees exactly what one inside it does.
How to Watch the Padres Without Cable — FAQ
What channel are the Padres on without cable?
Most regular-season San Diego Padres games air on the team's own channel — listed on Fubo as "San Diego Padres" — in the San Diego market. Live-TV streaming services that carry it in-market include Fubo. Regional restrictions apply — your home ZIP determines which regional sports channels you receive, so confirm availability at your address before subscribing.
Does Fubo carry the Padres team channel?
Yes — Fubo carries the Padres team channel (listed as "San Diego Padres") in the San Diego market. Because regional sports channels are gated by your home ZIP code, Fubo confirms availability at your address during signup. Out-of-market Padres games stream on MLB.TV (local blackout rules apply inside the Padres home territory).
How can I watch the Padres out of market?
Outside the Padres home broadcast territory, MLB.TV streams every out-of-market Padres game live. National Padres games appear on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, MLB Network, Apple TV+, and Peacock throughout the season.
What channel are Padres playoff games on in 2026?
The round decides it. Wild Card games are on NBC and Peacock, new for 2026. As a National League team, Padres Division Series and Championship Series games are on FOX or FS1, streaming on FOX One. Every World Series game is on FOX. San Diego Padres carries no postseason games.
Can I watch the Padres in the playoffs without cable?
Yes, and without a live-TV bundle. Peacock streams the Wild Card round, and FOX One streams the NL Division and Championship Series plus the World Series. NBC and FOX also broadcast free over the air with <a href="/go/antenna?src=mlb-postseason-faq" rel="sponsored nofollow" style="color:var(--gold,#0E5A32);font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:2px;">an antenna</a> in most markets. Postseason games are not blacked out, so it does not matter whether you are inside the San Diego market.