It’s the Atlanta Braves versus the Houston Astros at Daikin Park on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX
- TV Channels: BravesVision, Space City Home Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros on September 18, 2026
You can watch the Houston Astros take on the Atlanta Braves live on DIRECTV on BravesVision and Space City Home Network on September 18, 2026 at 8:10 PM ET.
Atlanta Braves (89-64) at Houston Astros (77-76) — Game Preview
The Atlanta Braves (89-64) travel to Daikin Park to face the Houston Astros (77-76) on September 18, 2026. Atlanta’s pitching staff has been the sharper unit all year, carrying a 3.64 team ERA compared to Houston’s 4.51 mark. Michael Harris II has anchored the Atlanta outfield by hitting .290 with a .316 on-base percentage and a .485 slugging mark, while Yordan Alvarez has driven the middle of Houston’s order at .311 with 40 home runs and 99 RBIs.
Matt Olson has given the Braves a second power bat with 39 home runs and 86 RBIs of his own, and Jose Altuve keeps setting the table for Houston with a .243 average and 44 RBIs from the top of the lineup. Atlanta enters the night atop the NL East, and Houston currently sits atop the AL West as well, adding real stakes to an interleague matchup between two teams jockeying for playoff position.
Regional Coverage
BravesVision, Space City Home Network
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros Game Today?
The Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros game starts at 8:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros?
You can watch Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros on your local regional sports network, BravesVision, Space City Home Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
You can find the Atlanta Braves on BravesVision (Channel 645).
Houston Astros Channel on DIRECTV
You can find the Houston Astros on Space City Home Network (Channel 674).
Players to Watch: Atlanta Braves vs. Houston Astros
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — CF. Harris mans center field for Atlanta and is hitting .290 this season, giving the Braves a steady bat at the top of a lineup built around consistency. His .316 on-base percentage pairs with a .485 slugging mark, showing he can drive the ball as well as make contact.
Matt Olson — 1B. First base belongs to Olson in Atlanta, where he has been the clearest power source in the lineup this season, hitting 39 home runs and driving in 86 runs. His .250 average sits below his career norms, but the power production has kept him at the center of the Braves’ offense all year.
Austin Riley — 3B. Riley rounds out the middle of Atlanta’s order at third base, and while his .222 average has been a step down, he has still contributed 17 home runs and 69 RBIs from that spot. His .294 on-base percentage and .363 slugging mark reflect an uneven season at the plate, though he remains one of the more experienced bats in the Braves’ lineup.
Houston Astros
Yordan Alvarez — DH. Alvarez sits in the middle of the Houston order as the club’s primary run producer, hitting .311 with 40 home runs and 99 RBIs this season. His .429 on-base percentage and .598 slugging percentage round out a complete offensive season, pairing patience at the plate with power.
Jose Altuve — 2B. Altuve continues to set the tone at the top of Houston’s lineup from second base, hitting .243 with 44 RBIs and 15 home runs this season. His .303 on-base percentage and .393 slugging mark show a veteran still capable of extending at-bats and driving in runs from the leadoff spot.
Isaac Paredes — 3B. Third base has become a power spot for Houston too, with Paredes driving in 86 runs and adding 21 home runs of his own this season. His .355 on-base percentage and .429 slugging percentage reflect a balanced season at the plate, with patience matching his power.
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