It’s the San Diego Padres versus the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 21, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: MLB San Diego Padres, BravesVision (new RSN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves on July 21, 2026
You can watch the Atlanta Braves take on the San Diego Padres live on DIRECTV on MLB San Diego Padres and BravesVision (new RSN) on July 21, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
San Diego Padres (49-51) at Atlanta Braves (58-41) — Game Preview
The San Diego Padres (49-51) travel to Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves (58-41) tonight. Atlanta has out-slugged San Diego by a wide margin this season, going deep 132 times as a team while the Padres have managed just 108 home runs.
Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres’ lineup with a .282 average and a .346 on-base percentage, giving San Diego a table-setter who can extend innings even as Manny Machado supplies the power with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs despite a .201 average. Atlanta counters with Matt Olson, whose 26 home runs and 59 RBIs put him at the center of the Braves’ offense, while Michael Harris II has been the more consistent bat at .301 with a .506 slugging mark. Atlanta currently leads the NL East, while San Diego sits 14 games back in the National League. The Braves will also play tonight without Ronald Acuña Jr., sidelined by a left hamstring strain.
Regional Coverage
MLB San Diego Padres and BravesVision (new RSN).
League Packages
What Time is the San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Game Today?
The San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves game starts at 7:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves?
You can watch San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves on your local regional sports network, MLB San Diego Padres and BravesVision (new RSN), and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
San Diego Padres fans can catch the game on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694).
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
Atlanta Braves fans can catch the game on BravesVision (new RSN) (Channel 645).
Players to Watch: San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. Tatis anchors the Padres’ outfield production, hitting .282 with a .346 on-base percentage that ranks among the more disciplined marks in San Diego’s lineup. His .390 slugging percentage gives the Padres a hitter capable of doing damage even when the extra-base hits aren’t there.
Manny Machado — 3B. At third base, Machado supplies one of the Padres’ most reliable power threats, with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs leading San Diego into Atlanta. His average has dipped to .201 this season, a reminder that his value right now comes almost entirely from the extra bases.
Jackson Merrill — CF. Merrill rounds out San Diego’s outfield mix with 12 home runs and 42 RBIs, numbers built on a .359 slugging mark that outpaces his .219 batting average. He has also stolen 20 bases this season, giving the Padres a blend of pop and speed in center field.
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — CF. Harris has been one of Atlanta’s most productive bats this season, batting .301 with a .506 slugging percentage. His .331 on-base percentage adds table-setting value for a lineup built around power up and down the order.
Matt Olson — 1B. Twenty-six home runs and 59 RBIs put Olson at the center of Atlanta’s power surge from first base this season. His .267 average shows he is doing more than just hunting the long ball.
Austin Riley — 3B. Riley pairs 12 home runs with 47 RBIs from the third base spot, backed by a .359 slugging percentage that matches Jackson Merrill’s .359 mark across the matchup. His on-base percentage sits at .297, making him a middle-of-the-order threat once the Braves put runners ahead of him.
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