The San Diego Padres face the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025 (9/30/25) at Wrigley Field in Chicago. Streaming platform Free trial Monthly price Discount FuboTV Yes $84.99 $30 off your first month DirecTV Yes $89.99 $35 off your first month Sling No $45.99 No

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Here’s what you need to know:

What: NL Wild Card Series

Who: Padres vs. Cubs

When: Sept. 30, 2025 (9/30/25)

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