It’s the LA Dodgers versus the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:40 PM ET
- Location: Coors Field, Denver, CO
- TV Channels: Spectrum SportsNet LA, MLB Colorado Rockies
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch LA Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies on August 18, 2026
You can watch the Colorado Rockies take on the LA Dodgers live on DIRECTV on Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB Colorado Rockies on August 18, 2026 at 8:40 PM ET.
LA Dodgers (75-51) at Colorado Rockies (50-75) — Game Preview
The LA Dodgers (75-51) head to Coors Field to face the Colorado Rockies (50-75), with Los Angeles sitting 24.5 games ahead of Colorado in the NL West. The Dodgers own a 3.69 team ERA while the Rockies sit at 5.51, a wide gap between the two pitching staffs tonight. Freddie Freeman leads the Dodgers with a .302 average, backed by a .375 on-base percentage and a .466 slugging mark, while Colorado’s Jake McCarthy counters at .294 with a .491 slugging percentage of his own.
Shohei Ohtani has powered 29 home runs and driven in 78 runs for Los Angeles, and Andy Pages has added 21 home runs with 80 RBIs of his own. On the Colorado side, Hunter Goodman has emerged as the offense’s top power source with 34 home runs and 69 RBIs despite a .251 average. Los Angeles sits 2.5 games back in the National League standings, adding an edge to every game as the stretch run continues.
Regional Coverage
Spectrum SportsNet LA, MLB Colorado Rockies
League Packages
What Time is the LA Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies Game Today?
The LA Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies game starts at 8:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch LA Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies?
You can watch LA Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies on your local regional sports network, Spectrum SportsNet LA, MLB Colorado Rockies and MLB Extra Innings®.
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690)
Colorado Rockies Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Colorado Rockies (Channel 683)
Players to Watch: LA Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies
LA Dodgers
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freeman is hitting .302 with a .375 on-base percentage this season, giving the Dodgers a steady, high-contact bat at first base. His .466 slugging percentage adds pop to an already balanced offensive profile.
Shohei Ohtani — DH. Ohtani has driven 29 home runs and 78 RBIs for Los Angeles this season as the club’s primary power threat at designated hitter. His .295 average shows he is doing damage without sacrificing consistency at the plate.
Andy Pages — CF. Pages has driven in 80 runs to go with 21 home runs, giving the Dodgers production from the outfield to go with the club’s other big bats. He is hitting .274 on the year, rounding out a center-field profile that pairs power with everyday reliability.
Colorado Rockies
Jake McCarthy — LF. McCarthy is hitting .294 this season with a .491 slugging percentage, giving the Rockies a productive left fielder even in a difficult season. His .333 on-base percentage rounds out a complete offensive line.
Hunter Goodman — C. Goodman has emerged as Colorado’s primary power source with 34 home runs and 69 RBIs from behind the plate this season. He is hitting .251 on the year, rounding out a power-first profile at catcher.
TJ Rumfield — 1B. Rumfield is hitting .291 with 13 home runs and 59 RBIs this season, giving the Rockies production at first base to pair with Goodman’s power behind the plate. His well-rounded stat line makes him one of the more consistent bats in Colorado’s lineup this year.
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