Chicago Cubs fans have one less thing to complain about before first pitch. Marquee Sports Network is back on Hulu + Live TV for in-market viewers, and the network’s direct-to-consumer stream is now available to buy through Amazon Prime Video. The move lands just as the Cubs head into Opening Day on March 26 at Wrigley Field.
As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times, Marquee announced Wednesday that Hulu + Live TV subscribers inside the Cubs’ market will see the channel at no extra fee, and that Marquee’s direct-to-consumer service can now be purchased on Prime Video. “These agreements represent meaningful momentum as we continue expanding distribution and providing greater flexibility for fans,” Will Bell, a Sinclair senior vice president, said in a statement.
How to watch
Hulu’s channel page now lists Marquee Sports Network among its live TV offerings, confirming the channel’s return for in-market subscribers, according to Hulu. For cord-cutters who prefer to skip the bundle, Marquee’s press materials note that the network’s direct-to-consumer app is available on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Samsung TV. The standalone DTC subscription has previously been offered at $19.99 a month, according to the network’s press room.
Backstory
Hulu briefly carried Marquee during the channel’s 2020 launch, then dropped it that October amid carriage disputes. Marquee itself debuted on Feb. 22, 2020, as documented by the Chicago Sun-Times. The split kicked off years of shuffled carriage that left some fans juggling providers and logins just to catch a Tuesday night game.
What it means for fans
The return to Hulu, combined with the new Prime Video purchase option, widens the availability for in-market fans to watch without locking themselves into one specific cable or streaming company. Industry tracking shows the merged Fubo and Hulu + Live TV business now reports about 6.2 million combined subscribers after its October 2025 closing, which helps explain why landing on those platforms matters so much, per CordCuttersNews. Marquee adds that customers who already receive the channel through a pay TV or streaming provider can sign in with their existing credentials and will not need to buy the standalone DTC product, according to the network’s press materials.
Fans should still double-check their provider’s channel lineup or the streaming apps they use to confirm access. For reference, Opening Day is March 26, according to the league schedule on MLB.com.
