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Where to watch Marquee Sports Network May 2026? Live stream TV providers, subscription plans and costs

Best value streaming service for Marquee Sports Network May 2026

Marquee App (Apple)$19.99/mo
Marquee App (Android)$19.99/mo
Fubo Sports + News*$55.99/mo
Fubo Pro*$73.99/mo
DirecTV MySports Genre Pack**$89.98/mo
DirecTV Choice (and above)from $94.99/mo

What is coming up on the Marquee Sports Network in May 2026?

In May 2026, Marquee Sports Network will feature extensive coverage of Chicago Cubs baseball, continuing its role as the team's primary broadcast home. The network's live game schedule includes the conclusion of their early-May homestand against the Cincinnati Reds, followed by key regular-season matchups against the Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals. Alongside live game action, the programming slate includes Cubs Pregame Live and Cubs Postgame Live, offering in-depth analysis anchored by Cole Wright and a rotating roster of former players. Additionally, the network will spotlight the next generation of baseball talent by broadcasting several minor league games featuring the South Bend Cubs, including multiple late-May matchups against Fort Wayne, as well as continuing its Emmy Award-winning minor league showcase, Road To Wrigley.

What is Marquee Sports Network?

Operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group and the Chicago Cubs, Marquee Sports Network is an RSN serving Illinois and other regions. Launched in 2020, it replaced a trio of channels, including NBC Sports Chicago, LS-TV and WGN-TV, to become the exclusive broadcaster of Cubs local gams. Its roster includes 24/7 talk shows and analysis of Chicago-based teams.

Where can I watch it for free?

You can watch Marquee Sports Network on Fubo and DirecTV as both offer a five-day free trial for new customers. However, there might be some geo restrictions since it is an RSN.

READ MORE: How to get a five-day free pass with Fubo

If you are out of the country and would like to watch a upcoming Marquee Sports Network event. content on your favoured streaming service, you can do so by bypassing geo-restrictions by using a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

READ MORE: The best VPNs for streaming soccer and sports in 2025

Frequently asked questions

Fubo (formerly fubo TV) has a number of plans: Pro, Elite, Deluxe and Sports, with a Latino package at a fraction of the cost and for a lot less channels. Add-ons are also available, if you wish to add more sports and entertainment to your package.

No, Fubo is a completely different and independent streaming provider to Amazon.

While Fubo has plenty of sports options, it lacks the Warner Bros. Discovery channels, meaning you can't watch TNT, TBS, and TruTV, which are crucial for some MLB and NBA games and other popular content.

Furthermore, due to recent developments, Fubo have also recently lost rights to the NBC channels - a huge drawback for a sports-centric service when NBC carries popular sporting events such as Sunday Night Football and English Premier League soccer.

Yes, payments are taken monthly unless you opt for a quarterly payment setup.

Yes, Fubo is available to use on a Fire Stick, as well as a number of other devices, including Roku.

Yes, you can watch Fubo on your television, by installing the app onto your Smart TV or via a web browser that's connected to your TV.

Yes, you can watch up to 10 simultaneous streams from your home location on various devices connected to your home Wi-Fi, and on three additional mobile devices from various locations away from your home.

Prices tend to rise annually, but Fubo does operate a one-year price lock guarantee.

No, Fubo doesn't give refunds for this, but doesn't lock you in to annual contract either.

Fubo could be down due to a number of reasons, such as internet connectivity, app problems or even a service outage. 

Check the Wi-Fi or home broadband you're connected to to see if there's an issue there. You can try updating or reinstalling the app, as well as checking there isn't an electrical outage in the area by testing other equipment or, specifically, other devices or apps that connect to the same internet.

There's a good chance your internet speed isn't fast enough, especially if you are experiencing buffering while streaming. 

Check there's nothing blocking or interfering with the internet hub or router, so the signal isn't being disrupted. 

Optionally, you can lower the picture quality if you are experiencing buffering, which may help it to run smoother.

This could be because the service is geo-restricted, meaning you cannot use it outside of the United States or area you are trying to access specific local channels. 

Using a VPN is a way to circumvent the issue, as Fubo is generally region and country specific.

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