It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 24, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on July 24, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Marquee Sports Network and SportsNet Pittsburgh on July 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (57-45) at Pittsburgh Pirates (53-50) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs (57-45) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (53-50) at PNC Park tonight, with both clubs holding winning records as the season moves toward its final stretch. The Pirates are hitting .261 as a team while the Cubs sit at .245, a gap that shows up throughout both lineups. Pete Crow-Armstrong has been Chicago’s most complete offensive weapon, hitting .282 with 21 home runs and 55 RBIs from center field, and Dansby Swanson holds down shortstop while driving in 58 runs of his own.
Nick Gonzales counters for Pittsburgh with a .313 average, while Brandon Lowe has matched Crow-Armstrong’s power with 21 home runs to go with 65 RBIs from second base. Ian Happ adds another power threat for Chicago, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 45 runs from left field, and Bryan Reynolds gives Pittsburgh a .275 hitter with 14 home runs and 59 RBIs patrolling their outfield.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
The Chicago Cubs air locally on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
The Pittsburgh Pirates air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Crow-Armstrong has emerged as the engine of Chicago’s offense, hitting .282 with 21 home runs and 55 RBIs from center field. His .383 on-base percentage and .517 slugging percentage make him one of the more complete threats in the middle of the Cubs’ order.
Dansby Swanson — SS. Swanson holds down shortstop for the Cubs while driving in 58 runs, the type of production that anchors the middle of Chicago’s lineup. He has paired that RBI total with 16 home runs against a .213 batting average this season.
Ian Happ — LF. Happ gives the Cubs another power source from left field, hitting 18 home runs and driving in 45 runs this season. His .336 on-base percentage and .433 slugging percentage make him a steady complement to Crow-Armstrong and Swanson in the middle of the order.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales has been Pittsburgh’s most consistent bat at the plate, hitting .313 on the season. His .371 on-base percentage and .415 slugging percentage round out a complete offensive profile at third base.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe supplies the power in Pittsburgh’s lineup, hitting 21 home runs and driving in 65 runs from second base. He has done that damage despite a .243 batting average, giving the Pirates a genuine power threat at a position that doesn’t always provide it.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Reynolds rounds out Pittsburgh’s outfield picture with a .275 average, 14 home runs and 59 RBIs. His .391 on-base percentage and .463 slugging percentage make him one of the more balanced hitters in the Pirates’ lineup.
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