Game 4 of the World Series was one for the books—down to the last at-bat of a 12-inning game.
The Tampa Bay Rays put up a heroic fight to force a Game 5, defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 and avoiding the sweep. And, if Tuesday night was any indication, Game 5 should not be missed.
The 2026 World Series airs on Fox, but you don't need a traditional cable subscription to catch the action. Streaming services like Fubo, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV offer access to Fox in eligible markets and all three have free trial options that could help you watch some of the biggest games without paying upfront.
Here's a breakdown of top ways to watch World Series Game 5 for free:
2026 World Series: How to watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers in Game 5 for free
Fubo
Fubo offers the most comprehensive package for the lowest overall cost after a 5-day
free trial.
Watch the World Series for free on Fubo
Watch the World Series on FOX with a Fubo free trial.
Watch the World Series for free
Get access to more than 200 live channels with Fubo, including ESPN, FOX, NFL Network, CBS and NBC Sports. Not only do you get a five-day free trial, but you get $25 off your first month. Fubo also offers add-ons like the NFL RedZone. Here's what you need to know about Fubo TV:
- Does Fubo TV offer a free trial? Yes, Fubo offers 5-day free trial
- How much does Fubo cost per month? $63.99 for your first month after the trial and $88.99 every month after
- What does Fubo offer? 232 channels on the Fubo TV Pro plan including unlimited DVR, family share to watch on three screens at once and unlimited screens to watch on 10 screens at home.
Start a Fubo free trial today
YouTube TV
YouTube TV also offers a 5-day free trial, but only to new users and offers the lowest monthly cost and lowest overall cost. But, it offers significantly less channels.
Watch the World Series for free on YouTube TV
Watch the World Series on FOX with a YouTube TV free trial.
Watch the World Series for free on YouTube TV
All of YouTube TV's plans include local and national broadcasts, but the number of channels depend on the package you select. You get a five-day free trial and $22 off for five months. Plus, YouTube TV is the home for the NFL Sunday Ticket if you're looking for out-of-market NFL games. Here's what you need to know about YouTube TV:
- Does YouTube TV offer a free trial? Yes, YouTube TV offers a 5-day free trial to new users.
- How much is YouTube TV? YouTube TV offers several packages, including a Sports + News package that starts at $49.99/month for the first five months and $71.99 every month after. But, the YouTube TV main plan starts at $59.99/month for the first five months and $82.99 every month after.
- What does YouTube TV offer? The Sports + News package is just over 50 channels, while the YouTube TV main plan includes over 160 channels.
Explore YouTube TV plans now
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV offers 3-day free trial and the lowest upfront cost, while the current deal also includes the library of Disney+ and ESPN streaming content. But, Hulu + Live TV comes with the highest overall cost.
Watch the World Series for free on Hulu + Live TV
Watch the World Series on FOX with a Hulu + Live TV free trial.
Watch the World Series on Hulu + Live TV
Surf over 100 channels of TV, news, live sports and entertainment. Some channels will depend on your local market, like ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC, but you'll also get access to ESPN, FS1 and NFL Network. Here's what you need to know about Hulu + Live TV:
- Does Hulu + Live TV offer a free trial? Yes, Hulu + Live TV offers 3-day free trial
- How much does Hulu + Live TV cost per month? $49.99 for your first month after the trial and $99.99 every month after.
- What does Hulu + Live TV offer? Get more than 100 channels of live TV, plus access to the Disney+ and ESPN library of streaming content.
Get started with Hulu + Live TV
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers World Series schedule, tickets
- World Series Game 1 - Brewers def. Rays, 3-2
- World Series Game 2 - Brewers def. Rays, 5-4
- World Series Game 3 - Brewers def. Rays, 10-1
- World Series Game 4 - Rays def. Brewers, 4-3 (12 innings)
- World Series Game 5 - Wednesday, Oct. 28 in Tampa Bay — Starting at $514
- World Series Game 6* - Friday, Oct. 30 in Milwaukee — Starting at $2,636 (Standing room only)
- World Series Game 7* - Saturday, Oct. 31 in Milwaukee — Starting at $2,093 (Standing room only)
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