Where to watch Mets game against the White Sox tonight (8/21): FREE MLB live stream
| Game Time | TV Channel | What’s the venue? | Live Stream | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40 p.m. ET | WPIX | Rate Field | DIRECTV | Yes — DIRECTV |
The New York Mets are moving with momentum as they head to Chicago to take on the White Sox tonight (8/21/26).
This will be the first installment in a three game series, all of which will take place at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.
The game airs at 7:40 p.m. ET on WPIX, which means that, as usual, the best way for Mets fans to watch is with DIRECTV. Not only does DIRECTV feature a free trial, but it also carries WPIX and SNY, which will air the next two games in the Mets/White Sox series as well.
Out-of-market fans can also watch many games on MLB.TV, but be careful about certain games being blacked out.
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The Mets are fresh off winning a series against the Padres, 2-1, and the Nationals, 3-0. It remains to be seen whether they can continue this energy against the White Sox.
Here is a look at a game the White Sox played against the Mets back in 2025, courtesy of the official MLB YouTube channel:
Where to watch Mets vs. White Sox
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game:
- Date: Friday, Aug. 21, 2026
- Time: 7:40 p.m ET
- Location: Rate Field
- TV channel: WPIX
- Live stream: DIRECTV, MLB.TV
You can watch the Aug. 21 game between the White Sox and the Mets on WPIX with DIRECTV, or even MLB.TV if you’re out of market.