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How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs 2024 Opening Day Game Live Stream Info, TV Channel, Start Time

On Thursday, March 28 at 7:35 p.m. ET, the Texas Rangers face the Chicago Cubs on the Opening Day of the 2024 Major League Baseball Season. The game is airing exclusively on ESPN, which you can stream for 50% off with a subscription to Sling TV.

How to Watch Texas Rangers vs. Chicago Cubs 2024 Opening Day

In Dallas, Chicago, and nationally the game will be streaming on ESPN, which is available with a Subscription to Sling TV. It’s also available on Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV. Since it’s a nationally televised game, it won’t air on your local RSN.

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Can you stream the Rangers vs. the Cubs on Sling TV?

You can watch the Rangers vs. the Cubs Opening Day game on ESPN with a subscription to Sling TV. For a limited time, you can get 50% off your first month. A subscription to Sling will also get you access to a slew of other channels that offer sports channels including Big Ten Network, ESPN2, FS1, MLB Network, SEC Network, TBS, and TNT.

ESPN will be the home of “Sunday Night Baseball” all season, so the most affordable way to watch all of the high-profile, marquee games airing on the worldwide leader in sports every week is with a subscription to Sling TV. ESPN is available on the Orange plan, which also includes TBS, TNT, ESPN2, and many other channels. The Orange plan costs $40 per month, but thanks to Sling’s deal that gives you 50% off your first month, you can get it for just $20 right now. Then, you can also pair it with the Blue plan and add in FS1, Fox Sports 2, and the USA Network for just $27.50 for the first month.

Finally, you can also opt for the Sports Extra package that includes MLB Network, MLB Network Strike Zone, NBA TV, NHL Network, and many other sports channels.


Can you stream the Rangers vs. the Cubs on DIRECTV STREAM?

You can watch the Rangers vs. the Cubs game on ESPN with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV STREAM plus $10 off your first three months of Choice Plan. You will also be able to stream Big Ten Network, ESPN2, FS1, MLB Network, SEC Network, TBS, and TNT.


Can you stream the Rangers vs. the Cubs on Fubo?

Yes, Fubo does offer ESPN so you will be able to stream the Rangers vs. the Cubs game. You would also have access Big Ten Network, ESPN2, FS1, MLB Network, and SEC Network.


Can you stream the Rangers vs. the Cubs on Hulu + Live TV?

You can watch the Rangers vs. the Cubs game on ESPN with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which includes The Disney Bundle at no extra charge. You will also be able to stream Big Ten Network, ESPN2, FS1, MLB Network, SEC Network, TBS, and TNT.


Can you stream the Rangers vs. the Cubs on YouTube TV?

You can watch the Rangers vs. the Cubs game on ESPN with YouTube TV. You will also be able to stream Big Ten Network, ESPN2, FS1, MLB Network, SEC Network, TBS, and TNT.

  • Sling TV

    Sling TV is a live TV streaming service that helps users save money with the option of two distinct plans. The $40/month “Sling Orange” plan offers about 30 channels, including Disney Channel and ESPN. The $40/month “Sling Blue” plan offers about 40 channels, including Fox and NBC local channels.

    Sling Blue or Orange+Blue users in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco pay a $5 surcharge because they have access to their local ABC affiliate.

    If you subscribe to both plans, you’ll receive a $25 discount (or more depending on the current offer). Sling also offers various “Extra” packs that you can add to your subscription.

    Sling is great for the budget-conscious cord cutter who just wants to watch live TV, but doesn’t need the most comprehensive channel selection.

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Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.

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