How to Watch San Francisco Giants Games in 2026
Giants games in San Francisco primarily air on NBC Sports Bay Area.
Services that carry NBC Sports Bay Area: DIRECTV via Internet Choice, Fubo Elite, YouTube TV (Base), Hulu + Live TV (Base).
Services with limited Giants coverage: Sling Orange & Blue, Peacock Select, Apple TV+, ESPN+ Monthly.
Streaming Services — San Francisco Market Coverage
Projected coverage is based on 162 modeled Giants broadcasts in DMA 807 (San Francisco). Coverage reflects which services carry NBC Sports Bay Area 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
NBC Sports Bay Area carries Giants games throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. It is available on DIRECTV and Fubo. YouTube TV does not carry NBC Sports Bay Area.
Why does DIRECTV via Internet Choice cover 98%?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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 NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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 98%?
YouTube TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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 Hulu + Live TV (Base) cover 98%?
Hulu + Live TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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 Sling Orange & Blue cover 7%?
Sling Orange & Blue does not carry NBC Sports Bay Area in the San Francisco market. Only nationally televised Giants games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 11 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Peacock Select cover 3%?
Peacock Select does not carry NBC Sports Bay Area in the San Francisco market. Only nationally televised Giants games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 5 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Giants on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice covers approximately 98% of modeled Giants broadcasts in San Francisco. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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 Giants on YouTube TV?
YouTube TV covers approximately 98% of modeled Giants broadcasts in San Francisco. YouTube TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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.
What's the cheapest way to watch Giants games?
YouTube TV (Base) at $82.99/mo covers 98% of modeled Giants broadcasts — the most cost-efficient option with high coverage in San Francisco. YouTube TV (Base) carries NBC Sports Bay Area in San Francisco, giving you access to most Giants 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 Giants games blacked out on MLB.TV?
MLB.TV blacks out Giants games in DMA 807 because NBC Sports Bay Area 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 San Francisco can watch Giants on MLB.TV. See StreamCaddy's blackout methodology for details.
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