Cubs and Padres to play late-night games in Wild Card Series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 4:15 PM
Last updated Sep 27, 2026
The Chicago Cubs will face the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series, with games scheduled for 9 p.m. Central time on Tuesday and Wednesday. Should a Game 3 be necessary on Thursday, the start time will again be at 9 p.m. if three games are played. In a scenario with only two games, the Cubs could play at 7 p.m. CT. Fans will need subscriptions to Peacock or NBC Sports Network to watch the initial games, with confirmation pending on local broadcasts.
- •Cubs play Padres in Wild Card Series starting Tuesday
- •Game times set for 9 p.m. Central on Tuesday and Wednesday
- •Possible Game 3 on Thursday at either 7 or 9 p.m. Central
- •Viewers require Peacock or NBC Sports Network subscriptions
- •Local broadcast information for Chicago and San Diego pending
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — The Cubs and Padres TV schedule is for late-night baseball in the Wild Card Series
"Get ready to stay up late for Cubs games this week.
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