Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres: NL Wild Card Series 2026
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres in the 2026 NL Wild Card Series, a best-of-3 series. Game 1 is Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT at Petco Park, San Diego on NBCSN. Every game, first pitch time, TV and result is below, with links to each game page.
5Chicago Cubs89-73 · Wild card0
4San Diego Padres91-71 · Wild card0NL Wild Card Series Schedule and Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV (US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Cubs at Padres | NBCSN | |||
| G2 | Cubs at Padres | NBCSN | |||
| G3 | Cubs at Padres | NBCSN |
How Cubs and Padres Got Here
Chicago Cubs
89-73, wild card, No. 5 seed. +147 run differential.
San Diego Padres
91-71, wild card, No. 4 seed. +41 run differential.
Form Entering the Series
Cubs5-5 last 10Padres8-2 last 10Regular-season games only, oldest to newest left to right; hover a result for the score. Run averages are over the same span.
What Is at Stake
The winner advances to the Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays (No. 1 seed), Oct 3–10, 2026. The higher seed hosts every game. Games are added to this page as soon as they are scheduled; scores update live.
This Cubs vs Padres NL Wild Card Series page updates with every pitch: series score, results and the next game. The bracket shows where the winner goes next, and the schedule lists every other series.
Cubs vs Padres NL Wild Card Series FAQ
Who is winning the Cubs vs Padres series?
The series has not started; Game 1 is Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT.
Where are the Cubs vs Padres games played?
The higher seed hosts every game: Petco Park, San Diego.
When is Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT, Cubs at Padres.
How many games is the NL Wild Card Series?
Best of 3: first to 2 wins.
Who has home field in the NL Wild Card Series?
The higher seed hosts every game.
What channel is the NL Wild Card Series on?
NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
What does the winner get?
A place in the Division Series.