Watch the Chicago White Sox Online – Even if You Live Outside Their Blackout Area

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I can easily cut the cord as someone who follows the Chicago White Sox. The approach I need to take depends on my location.

In a hurry? If you live outside the White Sox blackout area, your best choice is to sign up with MLB.TV. Local fans will be taken care of with these live TV streaming services:

Fubo

Known for its outstanding sports coverage, Fubo’s 150+ live TV channels provide a broad selection that appeals to most people. Fubo allows you to try out its service with a free trial.

DIRECTV STREAM

The king of RSNs, this is the streaming service for MLB, NBA, and NHL fans with its Choice Plan! New customers get a 5-day free trial with DIRECTV STREAM.

Hulu Live

Get 95+ live TV channels along with the Hulu Bundle with Disney+ and ESPN+! Try it today with a free trial.

The White Sox are the pride of Chicago’s South Side and have cultivated a fan base that goes far beyond the Windy City. What will the future hold for the Sox?

If you would like to see what that future is, make sure that you have access to NBC Sports Chicago’s White Sox broadcasts. This can be done for cord-cutters in and near Chicago through DIRECTV STREAM ($114.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($82.99/month), Fubo ($79.99/month), and YouTube TV ($82.99/month).

Those who are not in this region can watch many of those same broadcasts through MLB.tv ($24.99/mo).

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Schedule and Start Times for Today’s Chicago White Sox Games

Our Chicago White Sox Today page has details for the upcoming matchup.

Chicago White Sox TV Channels

The White Sox will most likely feature on regional or national television at times throughout the season. This can include Saturday games on Fox and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball contests. Games could also air on NBC or ABC.

Other possibilities include Fox Sports 1 (FS1), TBS, and MLB Network. Keep in mind that a few matchups may only be available online, through Apple TV+ and Peacock Premium.

With all of that said, the vast majority of games played by Chicago will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Chicago with a small handful bumped to NBC Sports Chicago+ due to broadcasting conflicts with the Bulls or Blackhawks.

This network is available throughout most of Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa and in portions of Michigan and Wisconsin. But note that White Sox broadcasts are blacked out in Michigan.

Ultimate Guide: How to Live Stream the Chicago White Sox Without Cable

There are many ways to watch the White Sox without cable.

Streaming

This is the best way to watch the whole season. It may take a few services but you should be able to watch every game.

Live TV Streaming Services

Four streaming services provide access to NBC Sports Chicago:

• Fubo: Its plan ($94.98/month) offers both NBC Sports Chicago and the Marquee Sports Network to subscribers in those channels’ broadcast areas, making this a solid choice for Chicago-focused baseball fans. It also offers MLB.TV as an add-on. Note that TBS is not available. It does come with unlimited cloud DVR and streaming on up to 10 devices. (Fubo review)
• DIRECTV STREAM (formerly AT&T TV): Provides everyone who subscribes to its Choice plan ($114.99/month) or a higher one with all regional sports networks that they are eligible to receive based on their location. For those in Chicago, this includes NBC Sports Chicago and Marquee Sports Network, the latter one offering Chicago Cubs broadcasts. It also features ESPN, TBS, FS1, MLB Network, and ABC, NBC, and Fox affiliates. All plans come with unlimited cloud DVR (online sign-up) and streaming on unlimited devices at once. (DIRECTV STREAM review)
• Hulu + Live TV: Its plan ($82.99/month) not only offers NBC Sports Chicago to its subscribers in that part of the country, but it also provides access to ESPN+. However, note that the MLB Network is not available. It comes with unlimited cloud DVR with 9 months of storage and streaming on two devices. (Hulu + Live TV review)
• YouTube TV: For $64.99/mo White Sox fans get NBC Sports Chicago as well as local network affiliates and ESPN, FS1, MLB Network, and TBS.

A couple of other options, ones that do not carry NBC Sports Chicago, to consider for baseball watching include Sling TV ($45.99/month).

Specialty Streaming Services

Many on-demand services stream an increasing amount of live sports:

• Apple TV+ ($9.99/month): This will most likely be a must-purchase if you want to watch every White Sox game as the club will probably be featured on its exclusive online broadcasts at least once.
• Peacock Premium ($7.99/month): May also showcase the White Sox in its exclusive online broadcasts. (Peacock review)
• ESPN+ ($10.99/month): Offers streaming access to a wide variety of baseball games, but note that most are subject to blackouts, which would, for example, negatively affect the availability of its White Sox-related streams in Chicago. (ESPN+ review)

Use an Antenna for Free White Sox Games

Utilizing an antenna will ensure that you can watch all over-the-air broadcasts of White Sox games. These include all World Series contests that the team may play in — Fox broadcasts the Fall Classic every year. But you will also be able to watch regular-season matchups that are shown on Fox, ABC, and NBC.

Devices and Apps for Streaming Chicago White Sox Games

All the principal streaming services allow you to stream White Sox games live using the following devices:

They also all (except DIRECTV STREAM) Xbox gaming systems. PlayStation units are also widely supported.

For complete lists, see our streaming reviews.

Everything You Need to Know About the Chicago White Sox

The Chicago White Sox is one of Major League Baseball’s oldest franchises, originally serving as an American League founding member in 1901. However, the team’s success rate has been low throughout its history. Making the playoffs in 2020 and 2021 marked the first time that the White Sox had played in back-to-back postseasons in franchise history.

It had some success in the first couple decades of the 20th century, claiming American League pennants in 1906, 1917, and 1919 and World Series championships in 1906 and 1917. Another pennant and a World Series defeat followed in 1959. Succeeding playoff appearances occurred in 1983, 1993, and 2000.

And then 2005 is a year that will long live in the annals of White Sox history as Chicago ran through the postseason with an 11-1 record while claiming the Fall Classic with a four-game sweep of the Astros. That is still the club’s only World Series title since 1917.

A playoff appearance followed in 2008. Then, in 2021, Chicago rode its 93-69 record into the postseason but fell to the Astros in the Division Series, 3-1. They followed this with a record of 81-81 in 2022 failing to qualify for the postseason. However, in 2023, the White Sox had a poor season managing a 61-101 losing record to finish fifth in the AL Central division standings.

Complete 2025 Chicago White Sox Game Schedule: Dates, Times, and Venues

Our Choice

For watching Chicago White Sox games, Fubo turned out to be the standout option. It gives you access to NBC Sports Chicago and other key sports channels, so you’ll never miss a game. The streaming quality is rock solid – no frustrating lag or buffering – and the interface is super easy to use, even if you’re not a tech whiz. Fubo’s cloud DVR is great for recording games, and it works on pretty much any device, whether you’re at home or out and about. If you’re outside the local area, though, consider getting an MLB.TV subscription to stay connected to the action.

FAQs

What radio station are the White Sox on?

Are you in or near Chicago? If yes, tune in to 1200 AM (WRTO) and 1000 AM (WMVP) for the game. If you are situated elsewhere in Illinois, there probably are one or more nearby radio stations broadcasting this club’s games while stations on the Chicago White Sox Radio Network are located in Iowa and Indiana as well. You can also listen to the game on SiriusXM. Finally, you can also subscribe to MLB Radio ($2.99/mo) and listen to those same broadcasts online.

How do I watch the White Sox for free?

If you have an antenna, you can watch the White Sox play for free whenever they are broadcast on Fox, ABC, or NBC, appearances on Fox being much more likely than ones on ABC or NBC. Conversely, if you are outside of the team’s blackout region, you can periodically watch the White Sox play when they feature on the MLB.TV Free Game of the Day.

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