It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on August 24, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB San Diego Padres
- Streaming: Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres on August 24, 2026
You can watch the San Diego Padres take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB San Diego Padres on August 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (63-69) at San Diego Padres (71-60) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (63-69) visit the San Diego Padres (71-60) at Petco Park, with the Padres working to close a 10-game gap in the National League while the Pirates trail their own league race by 18.5 games. San Diego’s pitching staff has posted a sharper 4.01 ERA as a group this season, a notable edge over Pittsburgh’s 4.29 mark. Nick Gonzales has been Pittsburgh’s most reliable bat in the order, hitting .307 with a .365 on-base percentage, while Fernando Tatis Jr. leads the Padres at a .290 clip with a .453 slugging percentage.
Brandon Lowe supplies the power for the Pirates with 27 home runs and 80 RBIs, a total that outpaces Manny Machado’s 24 home runs and 72 RBIs for San Diego. Bryan Reynolds adds another dependable bat to Pittsburgh’s lineup at .261 with a .370 on-base percentage, and Jackson Merrill brings a similar power dimension for San Diego with 21 home runs and 66 RBIs of his own.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB San Diego Padres
Streaming
Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres on Pittsburgh Pirates – MLB.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB San Diego Padres, and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates games air on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
San Diego Padres games air on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. San Diego Padres
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales has settled in as one of Pittsburgh’s steadiest bats, hitting .307 with a .365 on-base percentage from the infield. His .397 slugging percentage gives the Pirates a genuine table-setter near the top of the order.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe supplies the pop in Pittsburgh’s lineup, arriving with 27 home runs and 80 RBIs that lead the roster in both categories. He’s hitting .255 on the season, a number that trails his power output but keeps him firmly in the middle of the order.
Bryan Reynolds — LF. Reynolds rounds out Pittsburgh’s outfield picture at a .261 clip, backed by a .370 on-base percentage that keeps him near the top of the lineup. His .426 slugging percentage adds another layer of pop to a Pittsburgh attack that already leans on Lowe’s power numbers this season.
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. Tatis remains the engine of the Padres lineup, hitting .290 with a .361 on-base percentage. His .453 slugging percentage gives San Diego a genuine power threat at the top of the order.
Manny Machado — 3B. Machado continues to anchor the Padres infield, having driven in 72 runs to go with 24 home runs this season. He’s hitting .216 on the year, a modest average that hasn’t stopped him from producing consistently in run-scoring situations.
Jackson Merrill — CF. Merrill gives San Diego another source of thump in the middle of the order, posting 21 home runs and 66 RBIs from center field. He’s hitting .240 on the season, rounding out a Padres lineup that leans on Tatis and Machado for its offensive identity.
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