The Chicago Cubs will host the San Diego Padres on Tuesday in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series in the 2025 MLB Playoffs .

Nick Pivetta gets the start on the mound for the Padres, while the Cubs will turn to lefty Matthew Boyd to open the best-of-three series.

Here's how to watch the Cubs vs. Padres game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information:

What channel is Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres on today? Time, TV for Game 1 of National League Wild Card Series in 2025 MLB Playoffs

TV channel: ABC

Start time: 2:08 p.m. CT

Chicago vs. San Diego will broadcast on ABC in the National League Wild Card Series of the 2025 MLB playoffs.

How to watch Cubs vs Padres on livestream today in Game 1 of National League Wild Card Series in 2025 MLB Playoffs

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