It’s the Colorado Rockies versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- Streaming: Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Colorado Rockies – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs on June 17, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Colorado Rockies live on DIRECTV on Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Colorado Rockies – MLB.TV on June 17, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET.
Colorado Rockies (28-46) at Chicago Cubs (38-36) — Game Preview
The Colorado Rockies arrive at Wrigley Field carrying a 28-46 record while the Chicago Cubs sit at 38-36. The gap shows up at the plate, where Pete Crow-Armstrong leads Chicago hitting .276 with a .498 slugging percentage while Colorado leans on contact from Troy Johnston, who is hitting .312 with a .373 on-base percentage. Hunter Goodman supplies most of the Rockies’ power from behind the plate, with 20 home runs and 37 RBIs that anchor an otherwise thin lineup. On the Chicago side, Michael Busch has driven in 42 runs to pace the Cubs in RBIs, giving manager-friendly protection behind Crow-Armstrong. Ian Happ adds another left-handed bat with 16 home runs and 37 RBIs of his own.
Streaming
Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Colorado Rockies – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 8:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs on Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Colorado Rockies – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
In Colorado, the Rockies are carried on MLB Colorado Rockies (Channel 683). In the Chicago market, the Cubs air on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Players to Watch: Colorado Rockies vs. Chicago Cubs
Colorado Rockies
Troy Johnston — RF. The right fielder leads the Rockies in batting average at .312, the kind of contact profile that keeps the lineup turning over. He pairs that with a .373 on-base percentage and a .440 slugging percentage, giving Colorado a steady presence near the top of the order.
Hunter Goodman — C. Goodman provides the bulk of the Rockies’ power from behind the dish, with 20 home runs and 37 RBIs. His .251 average comes with thump, making him the most consistent run producer in a lineup that struggles to score.
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. The center fielder pairs a .276 average with a .498 slugging percentage, a combination of speed and pop that makes him the engine of the Chicago attack. His .348 on-base percentage keeps him in front of the heart of the order.
Michael Busch — 1B. Busch leads the Cubs with 42 RBIs, the product of steady at-bats in the middle of the lineup. The first baseman has added 8 home runs and a .248 average, giving Chicago a reliable run-producing option behind its top bats.
Ian Happ — LF. The left fielder brings left-handed power with 16 home runs and 37 RBIs. His .220 average sits lower than his teammates’, but his ability to change a game with one swing keeps him a fixture in the Chicago lineup.
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