It’s the San Diego Padres versus the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- TV Channels: MLB San Diego Padres, MLB Diamondbacks
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on August 6, 2026
You can watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the San Diego Padres live on DIRECTV on MLB San Diego Padres and MLB Diamondbacks on August 6, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
San Diego Padres (59-56) at Arizona Diamondbacks (61-54) — Game Preview
The San Diego Padres (59-56) visit Chase Field to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (61-54) on August 6. San Diego has hit 122 home runs as a team this season while Arizona has connected for 111, though the Diamondbacks own the better team average at .243 against the Padres’ .235. Fernando Tatis Jr. carries San Diego’s lineup at .280 with a .349 on-base percentage and a .402 slugging percentage, while Manny Machado supplies the power with 23 home runs and 69 RBIs despite hitting just .212.
Ketel Marte leads Arizona with 19 home runs and 62 RBIs, ahead of Corbin Carroll’s 16 home runs and 53 RBIs, and Marte pairs those numbers with a .440 slugging percentage. Carroll still gets on base at a .340 clip, giving the Diamondbacks a table setter alongside their leading power bat. San Diego sits 10 games behind the division leader in the NL West and Arizona trails by 8, with both clubs looking to close ground down the stretch.
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What Time is the San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Game Today?
The San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks?
You can watch San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on your local regional sports network, MLB San Diego Padres and MLB Diamondbacks, and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Channel on DIRECTV
San Diego Padres fans can catch the RSN broadcast on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694). Arizona Diamondbacks fans can watch on MLB Diamondbacks (Channel 686).
Players to Watch: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. Tatis is hitting .280 with a .349 on-base percentage this season. His .402 slugging percentage rounds out a complete offensive profile at the top of San Diego’s order.
Manny Machado — 3B. Machado has produced 23 home runs and 69 RBIs this season. His .427 slugging percentage offsets a .212 batting average, making him the Padres’ primary source of extra-base power in this matchup.
Jackson Merrill — CF. Merrill is hitting .240 with 16 home runs and 54 RBIs this season. His .396 slugging percentage gives San Diego another middle-of-the-order bat behind Machado.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Ketel Marte — 2B. Marte is hitting .247 with 19 home runs and 62 RBIs this season, ahead of Carroll’s 16 home runs and 53 RBIs. His .440 slugging percentage and .304 on-base percentage round out a complete offensive season.
Corbin Carroll — RF. Carroll is hitting .245 with 16 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. His .470 slugging percentage tops Marte’s .440 mark, giving Arizona a second dependable power bat behind its star second baseman.
Nolan Arenado — 3B. Arenado is hitting .244 with 16 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. His .428 slugging percentage and .325 on-base percentage make him a steady veteran presence in the middle of Arizona’s order.
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