It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on August 26, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 3:40 PM ET
- Location: Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, MLB Diamondbacks
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on August 26, 2026
You can watch the Arizona Diamondbacks take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Marquee Sports Network and MLB Diamondbacks on August 26, 2026 at 3:40 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (76-57) at Arizona Diamondbacks (70-63) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs (76-57) visit Chase Field in Phoenix to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks (70-63) this afternoon. Chicago holds the clearer power advantage as a team, having hit 177 home runs on the season compared to Arizona’s 130. Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the engine behind that pop, hitting .276 with 33 home runs and 83 RBIs from center field, while Arizona’s answer at the plate is Gabriel Moreno, who has hit .303 with a .382 on-base percentage behind the plate.
Seiya Suzuki gives the Cubs a third dependable bat, hitting .271 with 22 home runs and 75 RBIs, while Nolan Arenado has driven in 65 runs to go with 21 home runs for Arizona this season. Ian Happ rounds out Chicago’s power mix with 23 home runs and 61 RBIs, and Corbin Carroll brings his own combination of power and speed for the Diamondbacks with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs. Chicago enters the day 5.5 games behind in the NL Central, while Arizona sits 10.5 games back in the NL West with six weeks left in the regular season.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, MLB Diamondbacks
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks game starts at 3:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Cubs games can be seen on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664) on DIRECTV.
Arizona Diamondbacks Channel on DIRECTV
Arizona Diamondbacks games can be seen on MLB Diamondbacks (Channel 686) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Chicago’s center fielder has turned into one of the offense’s steadiest run producers, hitting .276 with 33 home runs and 83 RBIs this season. His .375 on-base percentage and .550 slugging percentage give the Cubs a hitter capable of getting on base and driving the ball with equal effectiveness.
Ian Happ — LF. A switch-hitting bat in the middle of Chicago’s order, Happ has hit 23 home runs and driven in 61 RBIs while batting .220 this season. His .327 on-base percentage and .427 slugging percentage show he still finds ways to contribute even when the average lags.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. Batting .271 with 22 home runs and 75 RBIs, Suzuki gives the Cubs a steady right-handed bat capable of hitting for both average and power. His .363 on-base percentage and .481 slugging percentage round out a complete offensive profile at the plate.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Gabriel Moreno — C. Arizona’s catcher has been one of the more consistent bats in the lineup, hitting .303 with a .382 on-base percentage and a .464 slugging percentage this season. He gives the Diamondbacks a combination of contact and pop from behind the plate.
Nolan Arenado — 3B. With 21 home runs and 65 RBIs to go with a .237 average, Arenado remains a run-producing presence at third base for the Diamondbacks. His power has stayed a constant for Arizona’s lineup throughout the season.
Corbin Carroll — RF. A dynamic presence for Arizona, Carroll has combined 18 home runs and 58 RBIs while hitting .251 this season. His .348 on-base percentage and .488 slugging percentage give the Diamondbacks a valuable blend of power and on-base ability alongside his speed on the bases.
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