How to Watch Rangers vs. Cubs Game 1 Online: Start Time and 2024 MLB Opening Day Livestream

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The defending World Series champions open the MLB season against the Chicago Cubs. Here's how to watch live.

MLB Opening Day is finally here. All 30 teams are on the schedule today, including the reigning champion Texas Rangers hosting the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. Fresh off their first World Series title, the Rangers start their title defense season at home with fans getting to celebrate the team’s triumph one more time.

Watch Rangers vs. Cubs on Sling TV

The Rangers and Cubs will play a three-game series to open the 2024 MLB season, with games on Thursday, March 28, Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. As part of the opening day ceremonies today, Texas will unveil the 2023 World Series Champions banner. Then on Saturday, the Rangers will receive their World Series rings in an on-field ceremony before the first pitch.

Get ready for an action-packed day of baseball. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers game on MLB Opening Day, including the best livestream options.

What time is the Rangers vs. Cubs game on Opening Day?

The Texas Rangers will face off against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, March 28 at 7:35 p.m. ET (4:35 p.m. PT).

How to watch the Rangers vs. Cubs game without cable

The Texas Rangers' 2024 season opener against the Chicago Cubs will air live on ESPN. If you don't have cable, you can watch the Cubs vs. Rangers game online via any of the live TV streaming services detailed below.

Watch Cubs vs. Rangers on Sling TV

One of the most cost-effective ways to watch MLB Opening Day games is with a live TV streaming subscription to Sing TV. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the Orange plan with ESPN down to just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to $30.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording baseball games when you aren't able to watch them live.

Cubs vs. Rangers on Sling TV

Cubs vs. Rangers on Sling TV
Sling TV

Cubs vs. Rangers on Sling TV

With its Orange plan, Sling TV offers access to ESPN to watch the Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers game. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month of Sling TV for just $20.

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Watch Cubs vs. Rangers on FuboTV

With Fubo's sports-focused live TV streaming service, you'll get access to ESPN and 190 other channels. A Fubo subscription costs $79.99 per month, but the streamer is offering $20 off your first month and a seven-day free trial right now. Grab the free trial offer to stream the Cubs vs. Rangers game at no cost.

Cubs vs. Rangers on FuboTV

Cubs vs. Rangers on FuboTV
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Cubs vs. Rangers on FuboTV

With FuboTV, you'll have access to a broad range of live sporting action from across the world. Watch the Cubs vs. Rangers game on ESPN along with every other Opening Day game.

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Watch Cubs vs. Rangers on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV subscribers can also watch the Cubs vs. Rangers game live since the provider offers ESPN along with over 90 other channels. The Hulu + Live TV/ESPN+ bundle features 95 channels, including ESPN. Watch the MLB Opening Day along with every March Madness game on every network this season.

Cubs vs. Rangers on Hulu + Live TV

Cubs vs. Rangers on Hulu + Live TV
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Cubs vs. Rangers on Hulu + Live TV

Baseball fans can watch MLB on Hulu + Live TV through regional sports networks and national broadcasts with channels like ESPN, Fox, FOX Sports, TNT and TBS.

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What channel is Rangers vs. Cubs Game 1 on?

The Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers game will be broadcast on ESPN.

2024 MLB Opening Day Schedule

Below are all the MLB Opening Day matchups scheduled for today. All times Eastern.

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets - 1:10 p.m.

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies - 3:05 p.m.

Los Angeles Angels vs. Baltimore Orioles - 3:05 p.m.

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres - 4:10 p.m.

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 4:10 p.m.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins - 4:10 p.m.

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays - 4:10 p.m.

Washington Nationals vs. Cincinnati Reds - 4:10 p.m.

Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals - 4:10 p.m.

Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago White Sox - 4:10 p.m.

New York Yankees vs. Houston Astros - 4:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs vs. Texas Rangers - 7:35 p.m.

Cleveland Indians vs. Oakland Athletics - 10:07 p.m.

Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners - 10:10 p.m.

Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - 10:10 p.m.

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