The Cubs and the Padres face off in a best-of-three series for a shot to move on in the National League bracket of the MLB postseason.
This is only the second time Chicago and San Diego have met in the postseason. The last time, the 1984 NLCS, the Padres took the series in five games on a walk-off home run from Steve Garvey.
Back-to-back homers by Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly off Padres starter Nick Pivetta turned Game 1 around and put the Cubs in position to advance with another win Wednesday. Andrew Kittredge (4-3, 3.40 ERA) and Dylan Cease (8-12, 4.55) are set to start Game 2.
Here is everything you need to know to watch the NL Wild Card between the Cubs and the Padres, including start time, TV channel, live stream and more.
What channel is Cubs vs. Padres on today?
The second game of the NL Wild Card between the Cubs and the Padres will air on ABC. Viewers can also stream the game on the ESPN app or Fubo.
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Cubs vs. Padres start time
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Time: 3:08 p.m. ET
Cubs vs. Padres Game 2 is set to begin at 3:08 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
The game will be played at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
Cubs vs. Padres radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Cubs vs. Padres live on the SiriusXM app, or in vehicles tune to channel 176 for the Padres broadcast or channel 177 for the Cubs broadcast.
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MLB playoff schedule 2025
Wild Card series schedule
Wednesday, Oct. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Tigers at Guardians, Game 2 | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Padres at Cubs, Game 2 | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Red Sox at Yankees, Game 2 | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Reds at Dodgers, Game 2 | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 3*
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Tigers at Guardians, Game 3* | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Padres at Cubs, Game 3* | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Red Sox at Yankees, Game 3* | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Reds at Dodgers, Game 3* | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
*if necessary; Game 3 times subject to change