It’s the Chicago Cubs versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on September 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:40 PM ET
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network, MLB Milwaukee Brewers
- Streaming: Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Milwaukee Brewers – MLB.TV, Brewers.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers on September 8, 2026
You can watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Chicago Cubs live on DIRECTV on Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Milwaukee Brewers – MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, Marquee Sports Network and MLB Milwaukee Brewers on September 8, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET.
Chicago Cubs (81-64) at Milwaukee Brewers (89-56) — Game Preview
The Chicago Cubs (81-64) travel to American Family Field to face the Milwaukee Brewers (89-56) in a game between two teams heading in different directions in the NL Central. Milwaukee’s pitching staff has been the sharper of the two, posting a 3.54 team ERA compared to Chicago’s 4.21, even though the Cubs have hit more home runs as a team, 203 to Milwaukee’s 133. Pete Crow-Armstrong anchors the Chicago attack, hitting .281 with 41 home runs and 97 RBIs as the Cubs’ primary power source this season.
On the home side, Jackson Chourio matches that .281 average while getting on base at a .339 clip and slugging .471 for Milwaukee. Alex Bregman adds another layer to the Cubs’ lineup, hitting .262 with 24 home runs and 82 RBIs this season. Milwaukee leads the NL Central outright while Chicago sits eight games back in the division.
Regional Coverage
Marquee Sports Network, MLB Milwaukee Brewers
Streaming
Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Milwaukee Brewers – MLB.TV, Brewers.TV
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game Today?
The Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers game starts at 7:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers?
You can watch Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers on Chicago Cubs – MLB.TV, Milwaukee Brewers – MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, your local regional sports network with Marquee Sports Network and MLB Milwaukee Brewers and MLB Extra Innings®.
Chicago Cubs Channel on DIRECTV
Cubs games air on Marquee Sports Network (Channel 664) on DIRECTV.
Milwaukee Brewers Channel on DIRECTV
Brewers games air on MLB Milwaukee Brewers (Channel 670) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong — CF. Manning center field for the Cubs, Crow-Armstrong has emerged as the lineup’s top power source, batting .281 with 41 home runs and 97 RBIs. His .376 on-base percentage pairs with a .577 slugging mark, giving Chicago one of its more complete all-around bats.
Alex Bregman — 3B. A .262 average with 24 home runs and 82 RBIs has kept Bregman entrenched in the middle of Chicago’s order at third base. His .350 on-base percentage and .443 slugging percentage round out a complete offensive season.
Seiya Suzuki — RF. Seiya Suzuki holds down right field for Chicago and has driven in 80 runs with 24 home runs to go with a .269 average this season. His .369 on-base percentage adds a patient presence to an outfield spot that already produces plenty of power.
Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio — LF. Jackson Chourio anchors the outfield for Milwaukee, hitting .281 as one of the more consistent bats in a lineup built around contact. He has backed that average with a .339 on-base percentage and a .471 slugging mark, giving the Brewers a well-rounded threat in left field.
Jake Bauers — 1B. At first base, Jake Bauers has provided pop for Milwaukee with 24 home runs and 78 RBIs to go with a .270 average this season. He pairs that power with steady contact, giving the Brewers a reliable run producer at the position.
Brice Turang — 2B. Brice Turang mans second base for Milwaukee, driving in 85 runs to go with 17 home runs and a .255 average. He has turned into a steady run producer up the middle of the Brewers infield this season.
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