It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on September 11, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:20 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs on September 11, 2026
You can watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on SportsNet Pittsburgh and Marquee Sports Network on September 11, 2026 at 2:20 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (74-73) at Chicago Cubs (81-66) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (74-73) head to Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs (81-66) as both clubs play out the final weeks of the season. Chicago has out-slugged Pittsburgh across the year, connecting for 203 team home runs while the Pirates have managed 168. Nick Gonzales has been Pittsburgh’s steadiest presence at the plate, hitting .305 with a .367 on-base percentage and a .393 slugging mark, while Brandon Lowe supplies the middle-of-the-order power with 29 home runs and 83 RBIs. On the home side, Pete Crow-Armstrong has been the engine of Chicago’s offense, batting .281 with 41 home runs, 97 RBIs and a .572 slugging percentage.
Alex Bregman adds another scoring threat for the Cubs, driving in 82 runs on 24 home runs with a .349 on-base percentage. Chicago sits 10 games behind the NL Central leader while Pittsburgh trails by 17, a gap that leaves both teams playing for pride as much as position down the stretch.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, Marquee Sports Network
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 2:20 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs on your local regional sports network.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664)
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Chicago Cubs
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales has settled in as one of Pittsburgh’s most reliable hitters this season, putting together a .305 average to go with a .367 on-base percentage and a .393 slugging mark. His approach gives the Pirates a steady presence in the lineup, working counts and finding gaps rather than chasing power.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe has been Pittsburgh’s primary power source, launching 29 home runs and driving in 83 runs while hitting .257 on the season. He gives the Pirates lineup thump from the middle infield, a combination of pop and everyday production up the middle.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Reynolds rounds out Pittsburgh’s outfield picture, hitting .264 with 16 home runs and 69 RBIs built on a .369 on-base percentage. His .426 slugging percentage gives the Pirates a third power source to pair with Lowe’s run production.
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Crow-Armstrong has turned in a breakout season in center field, hitting .281 with 41 home runs, 97 RBIs and a .572 slugging percentage. His .375 on-base percentage means he’s rarely making an out when he steps to the plate, and he’s become the focal point of Chicago’s lineup.
Alex Bregman — 3B. Bregman brings a proven bat to the hot corner, batting .260 with 24 home runs and 82 RBIs this season. His .349 on-base percentage and .440 slugging percentage give the Cubs a veteran presence behind Crow-Armstrong in the order.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. Suzuki matches Bregman’s power with 24 home runs of his own, driving in 80 runs while hitting .267 with a .366 on-base percentage. His .475 slugging percentage adds another dimension to a Chicago outfield that has produced all season.
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