It’s the Atlanta Braves versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: BravesVision, Marquee Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs on September 16, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Atlanta Braves live on DIRECTV on BravesVision and Marquee Sports Network on September 16, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Atlanta Braves (89-63) at Chicago Cubs (84-68) — Game Preview
The Atlanta Braves (89-63) visit the Chicago Cubs (84-68) at Wrigley Field on September 16, 2026, with Atlanta leading the NL East and Chicago still pushing for playoff positioning in front of its home crowd. Atlanta’s pitching staff has carried a 3.61 team ERA this season, while Chicago’s arms sit at 4.19, a gap that has shaped how differently these two clubs have gotten here.
Matt Olson anchors the Atlanta order at first base, driving in 85 runs on 39 home runs while hitting .250, and Michael Harris II complements him in center field with a .290 average and a .486 slugging percentage. On the home side, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been Chicago’s power source in center field, hitting .279 with 42 home runs, 102 RBIs and a .566 slugging percentage. Seiya Suzuki gives the Cubs another dangerous bat in right field, hitting .268 with 24 home runs and 81 RBIs. Atlanta already leads the NL East, while Chicago sits 10.5 games back in the NL Central.
Regional Coverage
BravesVision, Marquee Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
Atlanta Braves games air on BravesVision (Channel 645).
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Cubs games air on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Players to Watch: Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — CF. Harris holds down center field for the Braves and is hitting .290 this season. His .317 on-base percentage and .486 slugging percentage give Atlanta a steady bat at the top of the lineup.
Matt Olson — 1B. Power is the calling card for Olson, who has driven in 85 runs on 39 home runs from his spot at first base. He is hitting .250 on the year, a number that reflects an approach built around clearing the fences rather than piling up singles.
Ozzie Albies — 2B. At second base, Albies has quietly put together 22 home runs and 71 RBIs to go with a .245 average this season. His .409 slugging percentage adds real pop from a position that rarely offers it, rounding out Atlanta’s lineup with power up the middle.
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Crow-Armstrong has been the engine of Chicago’s offense in center field, hitting .279 with 42 home runs and 102 RBIs this season. His .372 on-base percentage and .566 slugging percentage round out a complete season that makes him the focal point of the Cubs lineup.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. In right field, Suzuki has quietly strung together a strong season, hitting .268 with 24 home runs and 81 RBIs. His .367 on-base percentage and .472 slugging percentage make him a complementary power source alongside Crow-Armstrong in the middle of Chicago’s order.
Nico Hoerner — 2B. Hoerner brings a different look to the Cubs lineup, pairing a .265 average with 22 stolen bases and 8 home runs this season. His 69 RBIs and .317 on-base percentage make him a steady table-setter near the top of Chicago’s order.
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