How to watch Cleveland Guardians playoff game for free today

With a win-or-go-home matchup, the Cleveland Guardians look to stave off elimination against the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS today. Find out how to watch for free.AP Photo/Chris O'MearaIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Robert Fenbers, cleveland.comcleveland.com Express DeskCHICAGO – A high-stakes, nine-inning chess match will take place on the mound as the Cleveland Guardians look to survive their trip to the Windy City against the Chicago White Sox in Game 3 of the ALDS today. This game is available to watch on multiple streaming services. Check out details on how to watch this Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Game 3What: MLB ALDS Game 3: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox When: Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026Time: 4 p.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Central) Channel: TBS, truTV, HBO Max and Univision (Spanish)Where: Guaranteed Rate Field | Chicago, Ill. Streaming options: DIRECTV (free trial and $35 off your first month) and SlingTVHow do I watch Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS game for free today?This win-or-go-home Guardians ALDS matchup will broadcast live on TBS, truTV, HBO Max and Univision (Spanish) at 4 p.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Central).Fans can watch at no cost by grabbing a free trial from DIRECTV, which also offers $35 off your first month if you don’t cancel by the end of the trial.You can also watch this MLB postseason game on SlingTV with Sling Orange for just $45.99 per month. Sling Orange includes TBS, TNT and ESPN, among other channels. Here are five storylines to watch for today’s game:1. Both teams likely to deploy “pitching chaos” strategy for Game 3Cleveland will start Daniel Espino with possible plans to utilize a scorching Joey Cantillo in relief, while Chicago counters with Sean Newcomb on the mound with a slew of bulk options. Both clubs have significant arms available for the pivotal matchup, including Cleveland starters Tanner Bibee and Foster Griffin, as well as Chicago’s Davis Martin and Noah Schultz. 2. Guardians’ bats remain stifled by Chicago’s pitching strategyCleveland has managed only three runs on seven hits and eight walks while striking out 21 times across the series. Key hitters continue to struggle at the plate, with Angel Martinez sitting 0-for-8 and Brayan Rocchio recording just one walk in five at-bats.3. Jose Ramirez’s slump continues while playing through wrist injuryDealing with continued discomfort from his right hand, franchise centerpiece Jose Ramirez is 0-for-6 in the ALDS with just one run, two walks, and three strikeouts. Although Ramirez scored on an error in the first inning of Game 2, Cleveland’s offense continues to suffer without his usual production. 4. Gavin Williams’ 11-strikeout outing was not enough to secure Game 2Starting pitcher Gavin Williams struck out 11 batters over five innings of two-run ball and exited with a one-run lead after 98 pitches. However, Cleveland was unable to maintain the advantage as Chicago’s Sean Burke provided just over five innings of potent relief and Grant Taylor earned a four-out save, his second closeout of the series. 5. White Sox sit one win away from their first ALCS appearance in 21 yearsChicago is now 4-0 this postseason and needs just one more victory to reach the ALCS for the first time since their 2005 championship run. The White Sox will attempt to close out the series at home in front of a themed blackout crowd.Where to watch Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Game 3 today: MLB free live streamHow to watch USA soccer vs. Canada for free todayHow to watch Cleveland Guardians playoff game for free todayWhere to watch Guardians vs. White Sox ALDS Game 2 today: MLB free live streamHow to watch NASCAR race for free today Robert Fenbers, who has been a freelance journalist since 2015, is the sports commerce reporter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer. Robert focuses on local and national sporting event ticket sales and how...This article was produced with assistance from AI tools and reviewed by Cleveland.com staff.