What channel is the Chicago Cubs game on tonight?

The Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins tonight, July 17, at 8:05 PM ET on Marquee Sports Network, streaming on MASN+, TWINS.TV, and MLB.TV. For the rest of the season, the How to Watch section above breaks down every channel and service that carries Chicago Cubs games.

How can I watch the Chicago Cubs without cable?

Yes. FOXONE, Apple TV, Peacock, and ESPN Unlimited stream the national games directly. MLB.TV streams the rest with no TV contract. The How to Watch section above maps every game to its no-cable option.

How do I watch the Chicago Cubs if I live outside the market?

Use MLB.TV — it carries Chicago Cubs games for viewers outside the team's home territory. National broadcasts air everywhere. The How to Watch section above shows the full coverage map.

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Team Information

Division: NL Central

Venue: Wrigley Field

Capacity: 41,649

Market: Chicago (3)

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Upcoming Chicago Cubs Games
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MLB.TV

$12.99/month

Premium out-of-market MLB streaming service with every regular season game, home/away feeds, and MLB Network 24/7 access.

MLB Network MLBN

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Marquee Sports Network+

$19.99/month

Chicago Cubs streaming via Marquee Sports Network - comprehensive Cubs coverage with pre/postgame shows and Cubs programming.

MARQ

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MLB+

$5.99/month

MLB's entry-level streaming tier. Includes MLB Network 24/7, select live out-of-market games, live audio for all 30 teams, live MiLB games, and MLB Big Inning. A lower-cost alternative to the full MLB.TV out-of-market package. Available via the MLB App and ESPN App.

MLB Network MLBN

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FOXONE

FOX streaming with NFL on FOX, Big Noon Saturday college football, MLB World Series, and FIFA World Cup 2026 - includes FOX, FS1, FS2, and Big Ten Network.

FOX FS1 FS2

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Apple TV

$12.99/month

Apple TV+ streaming with exclusive Friday Night Baseball and MLS Season Pass - no blackouts, 4K HDR quality with advanced stats.

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Peacock

$10.99/month

Peacock streaming with Sunday Night Football, 100 NBA games, 175+ exclusive Premier League matches, WWE, Olympics, and Big Ten football.

NBC NBCSN NBCSNE NBCS-BA NBCS-BOS +2 more

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HBO Max

$10.99/month

MAX streaming with live MLB on TBS, NHL on TNT, and NCAA March Madness - Turner Sports coverage with Bleacher Report integration.

TNT TBS TruTV

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ESPN Unlimited

ESPN Unlimited gives you all ESPN channels plus 30 exclusive national MLB weeknight games and MLB.TV distribution. Sunday Night Baseball moved to NBC in 2026.