The Cleveland Guardians host the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field in Cleveland tonight in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the American League Division Series. The AL Central rivals meet Saturday, Oct. 10, and the game starts at 8 p.m.
The AL Central rivals meet Saturday, Oct. 10, and the game starts at 8 p.m. ET, which is 5 p.m. PT. It airs live on TBS. The winner advances to the 2026 American League Championship Series to face the Tampa Bay Rays, who completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in the ALDS.
Anyone with a cable package that includes a TBS feed can watch on TV. Folks without cable have two streaming options that carry the channel, and neither one needs a cable box.
DIRECTV gives new users a five-day free trial, enough to stream Game 5 for free. After the trial, the Entertainment package starts at $59.99 a month and includes TBS plus 90-plus other channels. Cancel before the trial ends and you avoid the charge. Hulu + Live TV offers the full Hulu library and 100 live channels, TBS included. Hulu is running 50% off right now, so the first month costs $49.99.
Common questions
What channel is the White Sox vs. Guardians Game 5 on?
- Game 5 airs live on TBS. The Guardians host the White Sox at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Saturday, Oct. 10, and the game starts at 8 p.m. ET, which is 5 p.m. PT. Anyone with a cable package that includes a TBS feed can watch on TV.
Can I watch the White Sox vs. Guardians game without cable?
- Yes, two streaming options carry TBS, and neither needs a cable box. DIRECTV gives new users a five-day free trial, enough to stream Game 5 for free. After the trial, the Entertainment package starts at $59.99 a month and includes TBS. Folks without cable can use either one.
Who plays the winner of White Sox vs. Guardians Game 5?
- The winner advances to the 2026 American League Championship Series to face the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays completed a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees in the ALDS. Game 5 is winner-take-all between the Guardians and White Sox, who are AL Central rivals.
