MLB · Round 1
Where to Watch San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs: TV Channels, Live Stream and First Pitch Time
San Diego Padres host Chicago Cubs at Petco Park on Tuesday 29 September. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this MLB game, country by country, plus the first pitch time in your time zone.
The short answer
FIRST PITCH
02:00 UTC
VENUE
Petco Park
WHERE TO WATCH
TV channels and streams by country
San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs in the MLB (Round 1) starts at 22:00 EDT (02:00 UTC on Wednesday) on Tuesday 29 September 2026, which is 03:00 BST in London and 04:00 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 5 broadcasters across 1 territory for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Petco Park.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this game at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: Peacock (United States), Peacock (Spanish) (United States). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
Radio commentary: KWFN 97.3 (United States), 104.3 The Score (United States), ESPN Radio (United States), XEMO 860 (Spanish) (United States), WPPN 106.7 / TUDN (Spanish) (United States). Local radio is free over the air and usually streams on the station's own app.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
San Diego Padres
Home side at Petco Park.
Chicago Cubs
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs start?
22:00 EDT (02:00 UTC on Wednesday) on Tuesday 29 September 2026, which is 03:00 BST in London and 04:00 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on Peacock, NBCSN, Universo (Spanish), Peacock (Spanish), NBC Universo.
Is San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Is there radio commentary for San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs?
Yes: KWFN 97.3 (United States), 104.3 The Score (United States), ESPN Radio (United States), XEMO 860 (Spanish) (United States), WPPN 106.7 / TUDN (Spanish) (United States).
Where is San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs being played?
At Petco Park.
