{
  "id": 10908404,
  "title": "Padres vs. Cubs schedule: Times, TV channels, live streams scores for 2026 NL Wild Card playoff games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/padres-vs-cubs-schedule-times-tv-channels-live-streams-scores-for",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:33:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/padres-vs-cubs-schedule-times-161927954.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the second consecutive season, the San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs will clash in an NL Wild Card series. Last year's best-of-three series saw the Cubs emerge victorious, with each game featuring limited scoring opportunities. The 2026 matchup will take place at Petco Park, a pitcher-friendly ballpark that is likely to produce another tightly contested series. The Padres, entering the postseason for the fourth time in five years, have a veteran roster but have struggled with their offense, notably with Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado going 2 for 22 combined during last year's series. The addition of Ty France, who has been impressive (.863 OPS, 21 HR), and Jackson Merrill (26 HR, 27 SB), may provide a boost to the Padres' lineup.\n\nAmong the Cubs' stars, Pete Crow-Armstrong is expected to take center stage. The 24-year-old, who made his postseason debut against San Diego in 2025, has been outstanding, leading the majors with a 9.8 WAR, 45 home runs, 119 runs scored, a .941 OPS, and 41 stolen bases. However, there is uncertainty regarding Alex Bregman's availability, as he returned to the lineup five days after suffering facial fractures from a foul ball hit on September 20. The three-game series will be played entirely at Petco Park in San Diego, California. Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 29 at 8 PM ET on NBCSN, followed by Game 2 on Wednesday, September 30 at 10 PM ET on NBCSN. If necessary, Game 3 will be played on Thursday, October 1 at a TBD time on NBCSN, fubo, and Peacock. The live streams for the games will be available on fubo and Peacock. The play-by-play will be provided by Dave Flemming, with analysis from Jim Deshaies, Mark Grant, and Clayton Kershaw.",
  "summary": "Here's when and where to watch as the Padres and Cubs meet in a rematch of last year's Wild Card series.",
  "key_points": [
    "San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs face off in NL Wild Card series",
    "Game 1 at Petco Park on September 29 at 8 PM ET on NBCSN",
    "Game 2 on September 30 at 10 PM ET on NBCSN"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis' leadoff homer, King's no-hit bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/padres-rout-cubs-8-0-in-emphatic-wild-card-opener-with-tatis-leadoff",
        "published": "2026-09-30T04:56:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Padres rout Cubs 8-0 in emphatic Wild Card opener with Tatis’ leadoff homer, King’s no-hit bid",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/padres-rout-cubs-8-0-in-emphatic-wild-card-opener-with-tatis-leadoff-10861014",
        "published": "2026-09-30T04:57:31.000Z"
      }
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}