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ALCS Live Stream 2017: How to Watch Yankees vs Astros Without Cable

Either the New York Yankees are going to the World Series for the 41st time in franchise history, or the Houston Astros are going for the second time. It’s a matchup between two polar opposite teams in terms of historical success, but it’s also a matchup between two red-hot squads that advanced through the ALDS in impressive (albeit very different) ways.

All games during the ALCS will be broadcast on either Fox or Fox Sports 1. If you don’t have cable or can’t get to a TV, you can watch a free live stream of the games via one of the following over-the-top streaming services:

Fubo TV: “Fubo Premier” package

DirecTV Now: “Live a Little” package

Sling TV: “Sling Blue” package

Each of these options includes a free trial, so you can try them out at no risk. You can sign up via the above links, or you can read on for a more thorough breakdown of what each service includes:


Fubo TV

Fox (live in select markets) and Fox Sports 1 are included with Fubo TV, which is normally $39.99 per month but is currently offering a deal that allows users to sign up for $19.99 per month for the first two months.

Here’s a complete rundown and how to start a free trial:

Total Channels Included: 71 (You can find the complete channel list here)

Price: $19.99 per month for first two months; $39.99 per month after that

Extras: Watch on two different devices at once; 30 hours of DVR is included

Free Trial: 7 days

How to Sign Up & Watch:

1. Click here to sign up and launch your free trial. You’ll need to enter your credit card information when signing up, but if you cancel your subscription before the trial ends, you won’t be charged

2. Return to the Fubo website to watch Fox or FS1 on your computer. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Fubo app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here


DirecTV Now

DirecTV Now has four different channels bundles, and Fox (live in select markets) and Fox Sports 1 are included in all of them.

Here’s a complete rundown of “Live a Little,” which is the company’s most basic channel package:

Total Channels Included: 60-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here. There are also other package options that include 80, 100 or 120 channels

Price: $35 per month

Extras: Watch on two different devices at the same time; DVR is in Beta stage; Free Roku Premiere if you prepay 2 months

Free Trial: 7 days

How to Sign Up & Watch:

1. Click here to go to the DirecTV Now website. Click on “Start your free trial now” and then create an account

2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged

3. Return to the DirecTV Now website to start watching Fox or FS1 on your computer. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the DirecTV Now app, which is free to download. A complete list of compatible devices can be found here


Sling TV

Fox (live in select markets) and Fox Sports 1 are included in Sling TV’s “Sling Blue” package. Here’s everything you need to know:

Total Channels Included: 35-plus, depending on local channels available. You can find the complete channel list right here

Price: $25 per month

Extras: Watch on three different devices at once; 50 hours of cloud DVR is $5 per month extra

Free Trial: 7 days

How to Sign Up & Watch:

1. Click here to go to the Sling TV website. Click on “Watch Now 7 Days Free” and then create an account

2. Select the channel package you want and enter your payment information. If you cancel your subscription within seven days of signing up, you will not be charged

3. Return to the Sling TV website and navigate to Fox or FS1 to start watching. You can also watch on your phone, tablet or streaming device via the Sling TV app, which is free to download. A full list of compatible devices can be found here

A complete guide to watching a live stream of the 2017 ALCS between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees.