It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 10, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, MLB Cincinnati Reds
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds on July 10, 2026
You can watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Marquee Sports Network and MLB Cincinnati Reds on July 10, 2026 at 7:10 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (52-41) at Cincinnati Reds (42-50) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs (52-41) visit the Cincinnati Reds (42-50) at Great American Ball Park on July 10, 2026. Chicago carries a .244 team batting average into the series while Cincinnati sits at .227, a gap that has shown up across the middle of the Cubs’ lineup all season.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the engine of that offense, hitting .296 with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs to go with a .387 on-base percentage and a .543 slugging mark out of center field. Cincinnati counters with shortstop Elly De La Cruz, who is hitting .270 with a .345 on-base percentage and a .481 slugging percentage.
Sal Stewart has driven in 64 runs with 19 home runs for the Reds, while Dansby Swanson has 58 RBIs and 16 home runs from the middle of Chicago’s order, giving both lineups a threat capable of changing a game with one swing. The Cubs sit 7 games behind the NL Central lead, while the Reds trail by 16.5 games in the same division.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, MLB Cincinnati Reds
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds game starts at 7:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Cubs fans can watch on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
Cincinnati Reds fans can watch on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661).
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. The Cubs’ center fielder has turned into their most complete offensive weapon, hitting .296 with 21 home runs and 52 RBIs. His .387 on-base percentage pairs with a .543 slugging mark, the profile of a hitter who works counts and still does damage once he connects.
Dansby Swanson — SS. Swanson has driven in 58 runs from shortstop even with his average sitting at .212, a sign of a hitter making the most of limited hard contact. His 16 home runs add pop to the middle of Chicago’s order, a reminder that the Cubs offense does not stop at the top of the lineup.
Ian Happ — LF. Happ has settled in as a steady everyday presence in left field, hitting .220 with 17 home runs and 41 RBIs. His .325 on-base percentage and .434 slugging mark round out a switch-hitting profile that gives Chicago flexibility against both sides.
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. De La Cruz continues to blend contact and power from shortstop, hitting .270 with a .345 on-base percentage. His .481 slugging percentage gives Cincinnati an everyday shortstop who can also change a game with one swing.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Stewart has become a focal point of Cincinnati’s lineup at first base, driving in 64 runs on the strength of 19 home runs and a .254 average. That power has held up even as the Reds have played from behind in the standings this season.
JJ Bleday — LF. Bleday has provided pop from left field over 64 games, hitting .239 with 14 home runs and 39 RBIs. His .347 on-base percentage and .478 slugging mark give the Reds another hitter capable of doing damage when a pitching staff makes a mistake.
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