It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 14, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision (new RSN)
- Streaming: Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB® Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves on May 14, 2026
You can watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Network and BravesVision (new RSN) on May 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (27-16) at Atlanta Braves (30-13) — Game Preview
This is one of Thursday’s more notable NL matchups, a clash between two of the National League’s top teams. Atlanta enters at 30-13 behind a strong starting rotation, and tonight’s starter Chris Sale brings a 2.20 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 49.0 innings. The Cubs counter with Ben Brown, who has a 1.82 ERA and 0.91 WHIP in a smaller sample. Matt Olson has powered the Braves with 14 home runs and 37 RBI, while Michael Harris II is hitting .311 from center field. Chicago has been led by Nico Hoerner and a rotation built around Shota Imanaga, who at 2.32 sits a tick ahead of the Cubs’ team ERA. Both clubs enter with very strong early-season records, and the matchup will be a test for the two NL contenders.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision (new RSN)
Streaming
Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB® Extra Innings®
What Time is the Atlanta Braves vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves game starts at 7:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves on Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB® Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664), BravesVision (new RSN) (Channel 645)
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Shota Imanaga — SP. A 2.32 ERA with 4 wins and 59 strikeouts through nine starts. He has been every bit the front-of-the-rotation arm the Cubs hoped for, and he leads a Chicago staff that has propped up the team through stretches when the offense has gone quiet.
Ian Happ — LF. 9 home runs to lead the team, with 18 RBI alongside a .225 average. Happ has been the Cubs’ primary power source from the left side of the plate.
Atlanta Braves
Chris Sale — SP. Today’s starter brings a 2.20 ERA, 6 wins and a 0.88 WHIP to the mound. He has been everything the Braves expected from the reigning Cy Young winner.
Matt Olson — 1B. .295 average, 14 home runs and 37 RBI through 43 games. With Ronald Acuna Jr. still working back from a hamstring strain, Olson has been one of Atlanta’s leading run producers.
Injury Report: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Hunter Harvey (RP) — 15-day IL, right triceps inflammation
Jordan Wicks (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Justin Steele (SP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
Matthew Boyd (SP) — 15-day IL, left knee surgery
Porter Hodge (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Riley Martin (RP) — 15-day IL, left elbow inflammation
Shelby Miller (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Caleb Thielbar (RP) — 15-day IL, left hamstring strain
Cade Horton (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Tyler Austin (1B) — 60-day IL, right knee surgery
Atlanta Braves
Joe Jimenez (RP) — 60-day IL, left knee surgery
Ronald Acuna Jr. (RF) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
Spencer Schwellenbach (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Sean Murphy (C) — 10-day IL, left finger fracture
Eli White (CF) — 7-day IL, concussion
Danny Young (RP) — 60-day IL, left elbow surgery
Hurston Waldrep (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow surgery
Dylan Dodd (RP) — 15-day IL, left back inflammation
Joey Wentz (RP) — 60-day IL, torn right ACL
Watch Major League Baseball Live on DIRECTV
You can watch Major League Baseball games live every day right on DIRECTV. Get started today!
Interested in a service that lets you access live sports, and only live sports and includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost? Check out MySports™ Genre Pack™ today.
© 2026 Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. All rights reserved. Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc
DIRECTV Insider brings you our views on what’s happening in streaming, t.v., movies and sports. Companies and persons mentioned are not necessarily associated with and do not necessarily endorse DIRECTV. We will disclose sponsored content on our site when we show it to you, and some of the links on the site may be ads or affiliate links which means DIRECTV may earn compensation from your purchases.
