It’s the Cincinnati Reds versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 28, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: MLB Cincinnati Reds, Marquee Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs on August 28, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Cincinnati Reds live on DIRECTV on MLB Cincinnati Reds and Marquee Sports Network on August 28, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET.
Cincinnati Reds (63-71) at Chicago Cubs (76-58) — Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (63-71) and Chicago Cubs (76-58) meet at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon with the two National League Central clubs headed in opposite directions this season. Chicago is hitting .249 as a team while Cincinnati sits at .227, the largest team-level split in this matchup. Elly De La Cruz has anchored Cincinnati’s lineup from shortstop, hitting .265 with a .343 on-base percentage and a .475 slugging mark, and that combination of contact and power makes him one of the Reds’ most dangerous threats at the top of the order.
Pete Crow-Armstrong has answered for Chicago with a .276 average, 33 home runs and 83 RBIs from center field, the kind of power production that has carried the Cubs’ offense all season. Sal Stewart has matched De La Cruz’s impact in the middle of Cincinnati’s order, driving in 100 runs to go with 28 home runs at first base for a Reds club with a 63-71 record this season. Chicago will also be without shortstop Dansby Swanson, who remains on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain.
Regional Coverage
MLB Cincinnati Reds and Marquee Sports Network
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 2:20 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Cincinnati Reds fans can watch on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661) while Chicago Cubs fans can watch on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Players to Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. Elly De La Cruz has anchored Cincinnati’s lineup from shortstop, hitting .265 with a .343 on-base percentage and a .475 slugging mark. That combination of contact and power makes him one of the Reds’ most dangerous threats at the top of the order.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Sal Stewart has been one of Cincinnati’s most productive hitters this season, driving in 100 runs to go with 28 home runs at first base. He’s hitting .261 on the season, giving the Reds a legitimate power source in the middle of the order.
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the engine of Chicago’s offense, batting .276 with 33 home runs and 83 RBIs. His .550 slugging percentage and .374 on-base percentage give him one of the most productive lines in the Cubs’ lineup this season.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. Seiya Suzuki gives Chicago a second reliable bat in the middle of the order, hitting .270 with a .364 on-base percentage and 22 home runs. He has driven in 75 runs this season, pairing consistent on-base ability with real power.
Alex Bregman — 3B. The Cubs also lean on veteran third baseman Alex Bregman, who is hitting .252 with 19 home runs and 69 RBIs this season. His .412 slugging percentage adds another dependable bat to a lineup built around several complementary threats.
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