It’s the Milwaukee Brewers versus the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on May 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL
- TV Channels: MLB Milwaukee Brewers, Marquee Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs on May 18, 2026
Watch the Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers live on MLB Milwaukee Brewers channel 670 and Marquee Sports Network channel 664 with DIRECTV on May 18, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Milwaukee Brewers (26-18) at Chicago Cubs (29-18) — Game Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers (26-18) head into Wrigley Field to face the Chicago Cubs (29-18) in a tight NL Central matchup between two of the division’s better clubs. The Cubs have hit .246 with a .749 OPS against Milwaukee’s .244 and .693, with the power gap one of the bigger separators between the two lineups, while the Brewers have run the lower team ERA at 3.29 against Chicago’s 3.99. Tonight’s mound matchup pairs Brandon Sproat, who has worked through 36.0 innings at a 5.75 ERA and 1.53 WHIP for Milwaukee, against Shota Imanaga, who has been one of the league’s steadiest arms at a 2.32 ERA and 0.90 WHIP with 59 strikeouts in 54.1 frames. Brice Turang has been the engine of the Milwaukee offense at a .288 average with a .409 on-base mark from second base, while on the Cubs side Nico Hoerner has produced 29 RBIs at a .262 average from the same spot. Ian Happ has added 10 home runs for Chicago and Jacob Misiorowski has been the standout rotation piece for Milwaukee at a 2.12 ERA with 80 strikeouts. Jake Bauers has chipped in 6 home runs and 23 RBIs at first base for the Brewers.
Regional Coverage
MLB Milwaukee Brewers, Marquee Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game Today?
The Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs?
You can watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664)
Milwaukee Brewers Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Milwaukee Brewers (Channel 670)
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