How to Watch Houston Astros Games in 2026
Astros games in Houston primarily air on Space City Home Network.
Services that carry Space City Home Network: DIRECTV via Internet Choice, Fubo Elite.
Services with limited Astros coverage: YouTube TV (Base), Hulu + Live TV (Base), Sling Orange & Blue, Peacock Select, Apple TV+, ESPN+ Monthly.
Streaming Services — Houston Market Coverage
Projected coverage is based on 162 modeled Astros broadcasts in DMA 618 (Houston). Coverage reflects which services carry Space City Home Network locally.
~159 of 162 modeled broadcasts
"Projected coverage" and "modeled broadcasts" refer to StreamCaddy's rights and carriage model — not an official MLB schedule. National exclusives on Apple TV+, Peacock, and ESPN+ are included.
Why Coverage Varies by Service
Space City Home Network is the Astros' regional sports network, launched in 2023. It is carried by DIRECTV and Fubo in Houston. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling do not carry it.
Why does DIRECTV via Internet Choice cover 98%?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries Space City Home Network in Houston, giving you access to most Astros games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Fubo Elite cover 98%?
Fubo Elite carries Space City Home Network in Houston, giving you access to most Astros games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does YouTube TV (Base) cover 8%?
YouTube TV (Base) does not carry Space City Home Network in the Houston market. Only nationally televised Astros games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Hulu + Live TV (Base) cover 8%?
Hulu + Live TV (Base) does not carry Space City Home Network in the Houston market. Only nationally televised Astros games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Sling Orange & Blue cover 8%?
Sling Orange & Blue does not carry Space City Home Network in the Houston market. Only nationally televised Astros games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Peacock Select cover 2%?
Peacock Select does not carry Space City Home Network in the Houston market. Only nationally televised Astros games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 3 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Astros on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice covers approximately 98% of modeled Astros broadcasts in Houston. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries Space City Home Network in Houston, giving you access to most Astros games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Can I watch Astros on YouTube TV?
YouTube TV covers approximately 8% of modeled Astros broadcasts in Houston. YouTube TV (Base) does not carry Space City Home Network in the Houston market. Only nationally televised Astros games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 13 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
What's the cheapest way to watch Astros games?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice at $94.99/mo covers 98% of modeled Astros broadcasts — the most cost-efficient option with high coverage in Houston. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries Space City Home Network in Houston, giving you access to most Astros games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 3 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why are Astros games blacked out on MLB.TV?
MLB.TV blacks out Astros games in DMA 618 because Space City Home Network holds exclusive local broadcast rights. MLB.TV is an out-of-market service — it cannot legally stream local games live in the home market. Out-of-market fans outside Houston can watch Astros on MLB.TV. See StreamCaddy's blackout methodology for details.
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