​Where to watch Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debut: Time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for Tuesday game vs. Cubs originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Dodgers will roll out the latest addition to their star-studded roster when Tarik Skubal makes his first start for the team Tuesday. The two-time AL Cy Young winner will get the ball against the Cubs in Chicago for not only his Dodgers debut but also his first career appearance at Wrigley Field. It’s a sight fans of the other 29 teams have been dreading, with MLB’s richest getting even richer as the Dodgers look to lock down a third consecutive World Series championship. But there will be plenty of eyes on Skubal the rest of the way as he moves from big fish/small pond status with the Tigers to a starring role for a team with the highest possible expectations. Here’s everything you need to know to watch Tuesday’s game as Skubal pitches in a Dodgers uniform for the first time. Where to watch Tarik Skubal’s Dodgers debutTV channels: TBS (national), SNLA, Marquee (local)Live streams: DIRECTV, YouTube TVFans around the country will be able to watch Skubal’s first game as a Dodger, with TBS set to broadcast it nationally. Viewers in the teams’ local markets can watch on Spectrum SportsNet LA and the Marquee Sports Network. The game will also be available to stream live with YouTube TV or DIRECTV, both of which offer free trials to new subscribers.Catch every game – try DIRECTV FREE today! Stream live MLB, March Madness, soccer and more with must-have sports channels like TNT, TBS, truTV, ESPN, FS1, and NFL Network—all included with DIRECTV.Start your FREE trial now and never miss a moment of the action. No contracts, no hassle, just wall-to-wall sports and entertainment.MORE: SN’s Skubal trade grades | Ranking MLB rotationsWhat time is Dodgers vs. Cubs today?Date: Tuesday, Aug. 4Time: 8:05 p.m. ET | 7:05 p.m. CT | 5:05 p.m. PTTuesday’s Dodgers-Cubs game is set to begin at 8:05 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago.Dodgers schedule 2026Here are the Dodgers’ upcoming games. Skubal’s next start and home debut likely will come against the Royals.DateGameTime (ET)Aug. 5at Cubs2:20 p.m.Aug. 7at Diamondbacks9:40 p.m.Aug. 8at Diamondbacks8:10 p.m.Aug. 9at Diamondbacks4:10 p.m.Aug. 10vs. Royals10:10 p.m.Aug. 11vs. Royals10:10 p.m.Aug. 12vs. Royals10:10 p.m.Related LinksLatest MLB news and rumors2026 MLB schedule and scoresMLB standings 2026How to bet on MLB