It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 12, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:15 PM ET
- Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA
- TV Channels: TBS, truTV, Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision (new RSN)
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves on May 12, 2026
Watch the Atlanta Braves take on the Chicago Cubs live on TBS channel 247, truTV channel 246, Marquee Sports Network channel 664 and BravesVision (new RSN) channel 645 with DIRECTV on May 12, 2026 at 7:15 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (27-14) at Atlanta Braves (28-13) — Game Preview
Atlanta sits atop the NL East at 28-13 and Chicago is right behind at 27-14, the two best records in the National League. Matt Olson leads Atlanta with 36 RBIs and Chris Sale has six wins with a 2.20 ERA. The Cubs counter with Shota Imanaga at 2.28 and Nico Hoerner, who is hitting .278 with 28 RBIs out of the leadoff spot. Tonight’s matchup pits Colin Rea, 4-1 with a 4.03 ERA, against Grant Holmes at 2-1 and a 4.34. A win for either side is a real statement.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, BravesVision (new RSN)
National TV
TBS, truTV
League Packages
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 TBS, truTV, TBS We your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664)
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
BravesVision (new RSN) (Channel 645)
Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves — Team Stats
| Chicago Cubs | Atlanta Braves | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 27-14 | 28-13 |
| Top hitter (AVG) | Nico Hoerner — .278 | Michael Harris II — .313 |
| HR leader | Ian Happ — 9 | Matt Olson — 14 |
| RBI leader | Nico Hoerner — 28 | Matt Olson — 36 |
| ERA leader | Shota Imanaga — 2.28 | Bryce Elder — 1.81 |
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Shota Imanaga — SP. 2.28 ERA, 53 strikeouts, four wins. Imanaga isn’t pitching tonight, but his command and ability to handle elite right-handed bats has been the foundation of Chicago’s pitching staff.
Nico Hoerner — 2B. .278 average, 28 RBIs out of the leadoff spot. The catalyst. When Hoerner gets on, the entire Cubs offense changes shape.
Atlanta Braves
Matt Olson — 1B. 14 home runs, 36 RBIs, .296 average. The most productive bat in baseball over the first quarter of the season. Olson is in the middle of nearly every Braves rally.
Chris Sale — SP. 2.20 ERA, six wins, 56 strikeouts. Sale isn’t tonight’s starter, but he is the staff anchor and the reason Atlanta’s pitching ranks with the league’s best.
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
Shelby Miller (RP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Cade Horton (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Atlanta Braves
Eli White (CF) — 7-day IL, concussion
Ronald Acuna Jr. (RF) — 10-day IL, left hamstring strain
AJ Smith-Shawver (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Hurston Waldrep (SP) — 15-day IL, right elbow surgery
Spencer Schwellenbach (SP) — 60-day IL, right elbow surgery
Joe Jimenez (RP) — 60-day IL, left knee surgery
Jurickson Profar (LF) — Suspended
Dylan Dodd (RP) — 15-day IL, left back inflammation
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