​Where to watch Padres vs. Cubs today: Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for NL Wild Card Game 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.It’s a first-round rematch as the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs face off in an NL Wild Card series for the second consecutive year. Game 1 is Tuesday at Petco Park, where a veteran pitching matchup of Michael King vs. Matthew Boyd awaits. King was limited to an inning of relief work in last year’s Wild Card matchup and Tuesday will mark his first career start against the Cubs (the only other MLB team he hasn’t started against is the Padres). The 31-year-old has been steady if not spectacular in 2026, posting a 3.21 ERA in a career-high 32 starts while walking 70 and striking out 159 in 185 innings. Boyd, 35, had a pair of stints on the injured list early this season but has taken his turn regularly since late June. The lefty also got the start in Game 1 against the Padres last year, allowing one run in 4 1/3 innings at Wrigley Field in a game the Cubs eventually won 3-1. Who will get the early edge in this short series? Here’s when and where to watch all the action. Where to watch Padres vs. CubsTV channels: NBCSNLive streams:fubo, PeacockPadres-Cubs Game 1 is set for broadcast on NBCSN and Peacock. Dave Flemming will have the play-by-play call, with analysis from Jim Deshaies, Mark Grant and Clayton Kershaw. All games can also be streamed live on and fubo. Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)What time is Padres vs. Cubs today?Date: Tuesday, Sept. 29Time: 10 p.m. ET | 9 p.m. CT | 7 p.m. PTFirst pitch of Padres vs. Cubs Game 1 is set for 10 p.m. ET on Tuesday. The game will be played at Petco Park in San Diego.Padres vs. Cubs scheduleThursday’s schedule will be based on how many Game 3s are necessary around MLB.DateGameTime (ET)WatchTue., Sept. 29Game 1: Padres vs. Cubs10 p.m.NBCSN, fubo, PeacockWed., Sept. 30Game 2: Padres vs. Cubs10 p.m.NBCSN, fubo, PeacockThu., Oct. 1Game 3*: Padres vs. Cubs8, 9:30 or 10 p.m.TBD* If necessaryMLB postseason schedule 2026DateEventTue., Sept. 29Wild Card series beginSat., Oct. 3Division Series beginSun., Oct. 11NLCS beginsMon., Oct. 12ALCS beginsFri., Oct. 23World Series beginsRelated LinksLatest MLB news and rumors2026 MLB schedule and scoresMLB standings 2026How to bet on MLB