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How to watch the Houston Astros live in 2024
Coming into the 2024 season, the Houston Astros have something to prove. The Texas team, who have new manager Joe Espada in place this season after Dusty Baker left his post following the end of his contract last season, fell to the Texas Rangers in the ALCS last year and have had a slow start to the season this spring.
Though pitcher Ronel Blanco threw a no-hitter in the April 1st game, the team has some critics this season, wondering where the season will go. Loyal Astros fans will stick by their team’s side, though, no matter what—and if you’re at home watching the games, you won’t have to miss a minute of the action because every game is streaming. Find the best sports streaming services to check out the Astros in our guide.What channels are Houston Astros games on this season?
Houston Astros games can be found on a handful of national networks this season, including ESPN, Fox, TBS, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and MLB Network. Fans can also watch them regionally on Space City Home Network. Here’s which streamers host those channels.
| DIRECTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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ESPN |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Fox |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔* |
✔ |
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TBS |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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FS1 |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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MLB Network |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
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Space City Home Network |
✔ |
✔ |
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| *Local channels only available in select locations | |||||
How to watch the Houston Astros on DIRECTV STREAM
DIRECTV STREAM is the only streaming service that includes all the channels you need to watch every Houston Astros game this season. Customers get access to ESPN, Fox, TBS, FS1, MLB Network and the RSN Space City Home Network — as long as you’re subscribing to the Choice plan or above.
Fans will also get unlimited cloud DVR with DIRECTV STREAM and access to unlimited streams. That means there’s no need to worry if you’re not home when the game’s on or if you have a house full of people who want to watch other things.
Though DIRECTV STREAM is the priciest streamer out of the bunch, it has the best channel setup for Astros fans. You’ll also get other entertainment, news and sports channels, including Bravo, CNN, Golf Channel, NBA TV and much more.
How to watch the Houston Astros on Fubo
Fubo is typically billed as the best streaming service for sports fans because of the sheer volume of sports channels available. It certainly has a lot to offer, including beIN SPORTS, ESPNU and NFL Redzone, and that’s just a glance! For Astros fans, you’re missing TBS, which means you will miss some of the games this season. Every other network is available on the Elite or Premier plan (MLB Network isn’t included in the Pro plan.)
Fubo lets you stream on 10 screens simultaneously and includes 1,000 hours of cloud DVR. Other channels available on Fubo include HGTV, E!, FX, MSNBC and more.
How to watch the Houston Astros on Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV is a great streaming option for Astros fans who want live TV but also a robust on-demand library of movies and TV shows they can’t get anywhere else. With Hulu + Live TV you can get almost every channel you need to watch Houston MLB games. The only one missing is the regional sports network, Space City Home Network.
With Hulu + Live TV, customers get access to the streamer’s on-demand library that includes shows, movies, documentaries and more. You can also add Disney Plus and ESPN Plus for only a dollar more per month than the Live TV-only plan. You get the three streamers for one monthly fee, which means you’re getting a ton of extra content, including even more sports highlights, shows and commentary to supplement the games.
How to watch the Houston Astros on Sling TV
Sling TV offers three packages: Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange & Blue. To get the maximum amount of Houston Astros games with Sling TV, you’ll need to subscribe to Sling Orange & Blue, and add on the Sports Extra package. With all this, you get ESPN, Fox, TBS, FS1 and MLB Network. You’re only missing Space City Home Network, which isn’t available on Sling TV.
If you’re looking to save money, you could opt for a smaller plan. Sling Orange will get you ESPN and TBS, while Sling Blue includes Fox (in some markets), FS1 and TBS. MLB Network is in the Sports Extra add-on along with NBA TV, Tennis Channel and more. Sling TV allows you to mix and match your channels a little more than other streamers so you can decide what’s right for your streaming needs (and your budget).
You’ll also get 50 hours of cloud DVR, which you can upgrade to 200, and can stream on 1-3 devices, depending on which plan you choose.
How to watch the Houston Astros on YouTube TV
Though YouTube TV offers more than 100 channels, it doesn’t include MLB Network or Space City Home Network. Astros fans can still catch all the games on ESPN, Fox, FS1 and TBS, though. Plus, you’ll get unlimited cloud DVR and can simultaneously stream on three screens at home.
YouTube TV also includes extra sports features like Key Plays View and Stats View to keep you up to speed on all the action during the game, plus Fantasy Football View for added fun during football season.
How to watch the Houston Astros on Apple TV+
- New Apple Originals streaming every month
- Compatible with most streaming devices
- Includes select MLB and MLS games
Apple TV+ is airing Friday Night Baseball games this season. Fans can catch a double-header each Friday throughout the season on Apple TV+, starting on March 29. Catch the New York Yankees at Houston Astros on March 29 at 8 p.m. ET, Houston Astros at Texas Rangers on April 5 at 8 p.m. ET and Houston Astros at New York Mets on June 28 at 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch Houston Astros out-of-market games with MLB TV
For Astros fans outside their TV market (aka, if you don’t have regional access to Space City Home Network), you can access the rest of the games with a subscription to MLB TV. MLB TV can also potentially help you catch the games that are blacked out because they’re airing elsewhere (though that’s not always the case — sometimes blackouts are tough to get around). With MLB TV, you’ll also get tons of other exclusive content, including pre- and postgame interviews and highlights, documentaries and more.
FAQ
What streaming service is the Astros game on?
You can watch Astros games on DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Apple TV+ or YouTube TV. Each of these streamers has channels that air Houston games.
Is the Astros game free on Peacock?
Peacock used to host MLB Sunday Leadoff, where the streaming service aired baseball games on Sundays. However, after running this for the 2022 and 2023 seasons, the deal expired, and MLB games are not airing for the 2024 season.
Is there an app to watch the Astros?
You can watch Astros games through your streaming services’ apps if you have them downloaded on your devices. DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, Fubo, YouTube TV and Apple TV+ all will air Astros games this season.
