Find where to watch Houston Astros on TV

Houston Astros

The Houston Astros have become one of the most dominant teams in Major League Baseball, celebrating multiple American League pennants and two World Series wins in 2017 and 2022. Operating in the West Division, the Astros have called Daikin Park home since 2000. Whether you are a lifelong fan in Detroit or cheering them on from afar, this article will make sure you know how to catch the Houston Astros game tonight.

What Channel is the Astros Game on Tonight?

Fans of the Astros (and the Houston Rockets), will want access to Space City Home Network, which is the regional sports network covering both teams. This channel will feature any games not broadcast nationally, which will instead be shown on any of the following major broadcasters, depending on the schedule.

• ESPN: Select nationally broadcast MLB games and Sunday Night Baseball
• TBS: Tuesday Night MLB games throughout the regular season.
• FOX: 20 Saturday late afternoon or evening games, and four Thursday night games
• MLB Network: 26 MLB Network Showcase games

Beware that if you are relying on MLB Network, these games will be subject to blackout restrictions if you are in the local area of either team being featured, as the regional sports networks also cover those games. If you ever want to watch Houston Astros live on TV today, make sure to check out the Live Sports on TV MLB page for up-to-date schedules and broadcast information.

How to Stream Astros Games Online

Space City Home Network is not available on many of the high-profile TV streaming providers, which does limit your choice when upgrading your TV package. The good news is that both DirectTV Stream and Fubo do include it within their extensive channel portfolios, alongside the national broadcasters needed to tune into those more high-profile games. Check out both provider’s websites to see which suits your needs best, and to take advantage of any free trials they are offering.

For many fans, getting your own team’s games isn’t enough. If that sums you up, you have to give MLB.TV a look, giving you access to every single out-of-market game live and on demand. In-market games can not be watched live, but replays will be available soon after the last out.

If you don’t need quite that much access, then there are several other streaming services worth considering. The services listed below all air select games throughout the season, alongside a wide array of other sports and entertainment channels. Prices vary and some offer free trials, so definitely worth some extra research.

• ESPN+: One out-of-market game per day throughout the regular season
• Roku: MLB Sunday Leadoff - Broadcasting early Sunday afternoon games during the regular season.
• Fox Sports App: Stream any games shown on FOX, but requires a TV provider login.
• TBS Sports App: Stream Tuesday night games on TBS.
• Apple TV+: Stream Friday Night Baseball exclusive games.

Home of the Astros

Houston originally played at the old Colt Stadium before moving into the Astrodome in 1965. Prior to the 2000 season, the Astros moved into their current home, Minute Maid Park, located in downtown Houston. The ballpark has been through a few name changes over the years including Enron Field and Astros Field. Since 2017, Minute Maid Park has a seating capacity of 41,168.

History of the Astros

The Astros first two division titles – 1980 and 1986 – were won when the team was in the NL West. The team later moved to the NL Central where Houston captured four more division crowns in 1997, 1998, 1999, and 2001. Houston was moved to the American League in 2013 and has since won three AL West Division titles (2017, 2018, and 2019).

The Astros won the NL pennant in 2005 and have won MLB league championship series in the AL in 2017 and 2019. The 2017 Astros won the franchise’s first-ever World Series title.

Acquired via one of the most lopsided trades in MLB history, Jeff Bagwell won the NL Rookie of the Year in 1991 then won the league MVP in 1994. He was a four-time All-Star who played his entire 15-year MLB career in Houston. Bagwell is the only MLB player ever to have six consecutive seasons in which he had at least 30 home runs, 100 RBIs, 100 runs scored, and 100 walks. A member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, Bagwell hit 449 career home runs.

One of Bagwell’s teammates was Craig Biggio, who is also a Hall of Famer. Biggio was an All-Star seven times during his 20-year career in Houston. He won four Gold Gloves (1994-97) and was a five-time Silver Slugger Award winner. Biggio still holds numerous Astros franchise records.

Nine of Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan’s 27 seasons in the majors was played in Houston. His No. 34 was retired by the franchise and he is in the Houston Astros Hall of Fame. Ryan became the first million dollar MLB player when he signed a four-year, $4.5 million contract with Houston in late 1979. Ryan recorded his 3,000th strikeout while playing for the Astros in 1974.