It’s the Chicago White Sox versus the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on August 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- TV Channels: Chicago Sports Network, New England Sports Network (NESN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox on August 6, 2026
You can watch the Boston Red Sox take on the Chicago White Sox live on DIRECTV on Chicago Sports Network, New England Sports Network (NESN) on August 6, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Chicago White Sox (59-54) at Boston Red Sox (62-51) — Game Preview
The Chicago White Sox (59-54) visit Fenway Park to face the Boston Red Sox (62-51) on August 6, 2026, with both clubs holding winning records deep into the summer. The White Sox have gone deep 146 times as a team compared to the Red Sox’s 116, while Boston counters with the tighter staff, posting a 3.49 team ERA against Chicago’s 4.08. Colson Montgomery has been the engine behind that power surge, hitting .214 with 25 home runs and 63 RBIs at shortstop for Chicago.
Boston answers with Wilyer Abreu, who is hitting .254 with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs out of right field. Ceddanne Rafaela gives the Red Sox a different weapon in center field, hitting .287 with a .475 slugging percentage this season. The White Sox arrive leading the AL Central, while the Red Sox sit five and a half games back in the AL East, and both clubs need every August win they can get.
Regional Coverage
Chicago Sports Network, New England Sports Network (NESN)
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox Game Today?
The Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox?
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628)
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665)
Players to Watch: Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Sam Antonacci — LF. Sam Antonacci has settled in as a steady presence at the top of Chicago’s lineup, hitting .273 with a .363 on-base percentage as the White Sox’ left fielder. His .404 slugging percentage shows he can also do damage once he reaches base.
Colson Montgomery — SS. Colson Montgomery has emerged as Chicago’s primary power threat this season, launching 25 home runs and driving in 63 runs from the shortstop position despite hitting just .214. His extra-base pop supplies a jolt to a White Sox lineup looking for length behind Antonacci at the top.
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Sixty-seven RBIs and counting, Miguel Vargas has quietly turned into a run producer for Chicago, pairing 24 home runs with a .239 average from the third base spot this season. His RBI total outpaces what his batting average alone would suggest, a sign of how often he’s coming through with runners on.
Boston Red Sox
Wilyer Abreu — RF. Wilyer Abreu has been Boston’s most consistent power source this year, hitting .254 with 20 home runs and 57 RBIs from the right field spot. His .460 slugging percentage pairs with a .327 on-base mark, making him one of Boston’s more complete bats from either side of the plate this summer.
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. In center field, Ceddanne Rafaela has turned into one of the more well-rounded hitters in Boston’s lineup, hitting .287 with a .475 slugging percentage and 59 RBIs this season. He pairs that average with a .329 on-base percentage, giving the Red Sox steady production up the middle of the diamond.
Jarren Duran — LF. Seventeen stolen bases into his season, Jarren Duran remains one of Boston’s most active baserunners, adding 15 home runs and 58 RBIs while patrolling left field for Boston. His .206 average is modest, but his .359 slugging percentage and knack for extra bases keep him a factor every time he reaches base.
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