It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 11, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:45 PM ET
- Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, MLB Washington Nationals
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals on August 11, 2026
You can watch the Washington Nationals take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Marquee Sports Network and MLB Washington Nationals on August 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (69-50) at Washington Nationals (59-61) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs (69-50) visit the Washington Nationals (59-61) tonight at Nationals Park, arriving with the far better record of the two clubs. Washington’s pitching staff has been shakier overall, posting a 4.71 team ERA against Chicago’s 4.05 mark, even though the two lineups sit almost even at the plate with team averages of .251 and .250. Pete Crow-Armstrong has powered the Cubs’ attack with a .286 average, 26 home runs and 71 RBIs from center field, and Washington counters with CJ Abrams, who is hitting .287 with 28 home runs and 89 RBIs at shortstop and matches Crow-Armstrong’s .544 slugging percentage. Seiya Suzuki has added a steadier presence in the middle of Chicago’s order with a .269 average, 19 home runs and 66 RBIs, and on the home side Daylen Lile has chipped in a .247 average with 15 home runs and 61 RBIs in left field. The Cubs sit five games back of the National League’s leader while the Nationals trail by 15.5 games, a gap that reflects how differently the two seasons have gone.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, MLB Washington Nationals
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals game starts at 6:45 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Cubs games air on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664).
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
Washington Nationals games air on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Washington Nationals
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Crow-Armstrong is hitting .286 with 26 home runs and 71 RBIs while covering center field every day for Chicago. His .388 on-base percentage paired with a .544 slugging mark gives the Cubs a rare combination of patience and power at the top of the lineup.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. Suzuki is batting .269 with 19 home runs and 66 RBIs, giving the Cubs a steady right-handed complement in the middle of the order. His .470 slugging percentage keeps him among the more productive bats on the roster even without Crow-Armstrong’s average.
Alex Bregman — 3B. Bregman has settled in at third base with a .249 average, 12 home runs and 53 RBIs this season. His .338 on-base percentage keeps him a useful presence near the top of Chicago’s order even in a year where his power numbers trail his teammates.
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Abrams has anchored the Washington lineup with a .287 average, 28 home runs and 89 RBIs from the shortstop spot. His .544 slugging percentage gives the Nationals a legitimate power threat in an otherwise difficult season.
Daylen Lile — LF. Lile is hitting .247 with 15 home runs and 61 RBIs in left field, doing most of his damage in the air rather than on the bases. His .420 slugging percentage stands well above his .297 on-base percentage, a profile built around driving the ball rather than working counts.
Keibert Ruiz — C. Ruiz is batting .279 with 7 home runs and 39 RBIs behind the plate for Washington. His .316 on-base percentage rounds out a Nationals lineup that leans more on contact than power at the catcher spot.
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