Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres
Wild Card Series · 2026 MLB playoffsFINAL
0–8
Final · Sep 29, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026NBCSN · PeacockPetco Park, San DiegoGame 1 · Padres lead 2-0 · best of 3
Final: Chicago Cubs 0, San Diego Padres 8. The San Diego Padres win Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on September 29, 2026 at Petco Park, San Diego. Series: Padres lead 2-0, best of 3.
0-8FinalPadres win
NBCSNTVUS national
89-73Cubs recordW1
91-71Padres recordW2
First meetingSeason series
Petco ParkVenueSan Diego
Series
Cubs0Game 1best of 32Padres
- Game 1Cubs at PadresPadres 8-0
- Game 2Cubs at PadresPadres 4-1
Who won Cubs vs Padres?
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cubs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Padres | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
How did Cubs vs Padres go?
Final: the No. 4 seed San Diego Padres beat the Chicago Cubs 8-0 in the Wild Card Series on September 29, 2026 at Petco Park.
How do Cubs and Padres match up?
| Cubs | Padres | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 5 | No. 4 |
| Record | 89-73 | 91-71 |
| Division | NL Central | NL West |
| Runs scored / allowed | 850 / 703 | 722 / 681 |
| Run differential | +147 | +41 |
| Regular-season streak | W1 | W2 |
Who does the winner play next?
The San Diego Padres advance to the Division Series: vs Milwaukee Brewers, .
Have Cubs and Padres played this season?
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card: Cubs at Padres | Padres 4-1 |
Other Wild Card Series
NL Wild Card Series
PhilliesNo. 61 – 2
BravesNo. 3
White SoxNo. 62 – 0
AstrosNo. 3
Red SoxNo. 50 – 2
YankeesNo. 4
PhilliesNo. 61 – 2BravesNo. 3Braves win 2-1
AL Wild Card SeriesWhite SoxNo. 62 – 0AstrosNo. 3White Sox win 2-0
AL Wild Card SeriesRed SoxNo. 50 – 2YankeesNo. 4Yankees win 2-0
Cubs vs Padres FAQ
When is Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, at Petco Park.
Who has home-field advantage?
The San Diego Padres host this game.
Who won Cubs vs Padres?
The San Diego Padres won 8-0.
What does the winner get?
A place in the Division Series.
Where can I see the full bracket?
On the 2026 MLB playoff bracket page, which links to every game.