It’s the Chicago White Sox versus the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on June 5, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, PA
- TV Channels: Chicago Sports Network, MLB Network®
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies on June 5, 2026
Watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Chicago White Sox live with DIRECTV on Chicago Sports Network channel 665 and MLB Network® channel 213 on June 5, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Chicago White Sox (33-29) at Philadelphia Phillies (33-29) — Game Preview
Two clubs sitting on identical 33-29 records meet at Citizens Bank Park, with the Phillies hosting the White Sox in an interleague matchup. Philadelphia has gotten steady contact production from Brandon Marsh, who is hitting .333 with a .363 on-base percentage out of left field, while Kyle Schwarber continues to drive the offense with 23 home runs and 40 RBIs from the designated hitter spot.
The White Sox come in with a more contact-driven look. Chase Meidroth has been a steady table-setter, hitting .272 with a .345 OBP from second base, and Miguel Vargas has supplied power at the corner with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs out of the third base slot. With both teams entering at 33-29, the matchup sets up as a close one, with Philadelphia leaning on left-handed power at home and Chicago trying to build traffic from the top of the order.
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What Time is the Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game Today?
The Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies?
You can watch Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies on MLB Network®, your local regional sports network, Chicago Sports Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago White Sox Channel on DIRECTV
Chicago Sports Network (Channel 665)
Players to Watch: Chicago White Sox vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Chicago White Sox
Chase Meidroth — 2B. Meidroth has set the tone at the top of the White Sox order, hitting .272 with a .345 on-base percentage that gives Chicago a reliable on-base presence. The .397 slugging keeps him from being a pure singles bat and gives the rest of the lineup more chances to hit with traffic.
Miguel Vargas — 3B. Vargas has supplied the bulk of Chicago’s power production from the hot corner, with 15 home runs and 41 RBIs through the first two months. The .242 average is a touch light, but the run production has anchored a White Sox order that needs every bit of pop it can find.
Philadelphia Phillies
Brandon Marsh — LF. Marsh has been the Phillies’ most consistent hitter at .333, pairing that with a .363 OBP and a .478 slugging. The left-handed contact profile gives Philadelphia a steady bat near the top of the lineup, and his ability to reach base helps set up the power behind him.
Kyle Schwarber — DH. The middle-of-the-order power still runs through Schwarber, who has 23 home runs and 40 RBIs even with a .233 batting average. His on-base profile supports the slugging, and his pull-side power makes him a constant threat at Citizens Bank Park.
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