It’s the Chicago White Sox versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: TBS, truTV, Chicago Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs on August 18, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Chicago White Sox live on DIRECTV on TBS, truTV, Chicago Sports Network and Marquee Sports Network on August 18, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET.
Chicago White Sox (65-59) at Chicago Cubs (73-53) — Game Preview
The Chicago White Sox (65-59) visit the Chicago Cubs (73-53) at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2026, with the White Sox sitting atop the AL Central while Chicago trails the NL Central by 4.5 games. The Cubs are hitting .249 as a team while the White Sox sit at .239, a gap that shows up across a deeper lineup at Wrigley Field. Pete Crow-Armstrong anchors that Cubs lineup, hitting .281 with 30 home runs, 78 RBIs and a .379 OBP, while Miguel Vargas answers for the White Sox with 28 home runs and 72 RBIs of his own at a .239 average.
Chase Meidroth adds a contact bat for the visitors, hitting .275 with a .351 OBP, and Seiya Suzuki gives Chicago another power threat at .273 with 22 home runs and 74 RBIs. Both clubs are absorbing rotation losses, with the Cubs holding Justin Steele and Cade Horton on the 60-day injured list after elbow surgeries.
Regional Coverage
Chicago Sports Network, Marquee Sports Network
National TV
TBS, truTV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 8:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs on TBS, truTV, your local regional sports network, Chicago Sports Network and Marquee Sports Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago White Sox games air on Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665).
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Cubs games air on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Players to Watch: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Miguel Vargas has taken over as the White Sox’s primary power source at third base, hitting .239 with 28 home runs and 72 RBIs this season. He’s turned into the run producer the White Sox lean on when the lineup needs a run driven in.
Chase Meidroth — 2B. Chase Meidroth mans second base for Chicago and gives the lineup a steady presence at the top, hitting .275 on the season. His .351 on-base percentage and .411 slugging mark make him one of the more balanced bats in the White Sox order.
Andrew Benintendi — DH. At designated hitter, Andrew Benintendi has given the White Sox a steady veteran bat, hitting .249 with 13 home runs and 62 RBIs. His .432 slugging percentage points to pop still in his left-handed stroke, adding another complement to Chicago’s middle of the order.
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Pete Crow-Armstrong patrols center field for the Cubs and has developed into an all-around offensive threat, hitting .281 with 30 home runs and 78 RBIs. His .379 on-base percentage and .550 slugging percentage back up the power numbers, giving Chicago length at the top of its order.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. In right field, Seiya Suzuki has been a steady source of thump for the Cubs, hitting .273 with 22 home runs and 74 RBIs. A .363 on-base percentage and .491 slugging mark show he’s doing damage beyond the long ball for Chicago’s lineup.
Nico Hoerner — 2B. Nico Hoerner sets the table from second base for the Cubs, hitting .265 with 58 RBIs on the season. His .325 on-base percentage keeps traffic on the bases ahead of Chicago’s power threats, a role suited to his contact-oriented approach.
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