It’s the Miami Marlins versus the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Miami Marlins, MLB San Diego Padres
- Streaming: Marlins.TV, Padres.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres on September 18, 2026
You can watch the San Diego Padres take on the Miami Marlins live on DIRECTV on Marlins.TV, Padres.TV, MLB Miami Marlins and MLB San Diego Padres on September 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Miami Marlins (76-77) at San Diego Padres (84-69) — Game Preview
The Miami Marlins (76-77) visit the San Diego Padres (84-69) at Petco Park on September 18 as the regular season winds down. San Diego has gone deep 172 times as a team this season while Miami has hit 157 home runs, and the Padres carry a team ERA of 3.94 against the Marlins’ 4.10. Otto Lopez has been Miami’s most consistent bat, hitting .306 with a .348 on-base percentage and 69 RBIs while manning shortstop.
San Diego counters with Fernando Tatis Jr., who is hitting .286 with a .462 slugging percentage and has driven in 78 runs from right field. Jackson Merrill has driven in 85 RBIs for San Diego, one more than Machado’s 84, while Kyle Stowers has added 19 home runs and 61 RBIs for Miami. San Diego trails the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers by nine games in the NL West, while Miami sits 19 games back in the National League with the finish line in sight.
Regional Coverage
MLB Miami Marlins, MLB San Diego Padres
Streaming
Marlins.TV, Padres.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres Game Today?
The Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres?
You can watch Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres on Marlins.TV, Padres.TV, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
The San Diego Padres are available on MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694).
Miami Marlins Channel on DIRECTV
The Miami Marlins are available on MLB Miami Marlins (Channel 665).
Players to Watch: Miami Marlins vs. San Diego Padres
Miami Marlins
Otto Lopez — SS. Lopez is hitting .306 with a .348 on-base percentage and 69 RBIs while manning shortstop. His .439 slugging percentage gives Miami a complete offensive threat up the middle of the infield.
Heriberto Hernández — LF. Hernández has provided the power in Miami’s outfield with 24 home runs and 64 RBIs. He is hitting .232 with a .316 on-base percentage and a .450 slugging mark, a profile that leans heavily on the long ball.
Kyle Stowers — 1B. Stowers has added 19 home runs and 61 RBIs while hitting .239 with a .453 slugging percentage at first base. His .329 on-base percentage rounds out a Miami lineup built around extra-base power.
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. Tatis is hitting .286 with a .355 on-base percentage and has driven in 78 runs this season. His .462 slugging percentage and 23 home runs make him the engine of San Diego’s lineup from right field.
Manny Machado — 3B. Machado has been San Diego’s primary power threat with 28 home runs and 84 RBIs at third base, more than either of Miami’s top two home run hitters, Heriberto Hernández (24) and Kyle Stowers (19). He is hitting .220 with a .309 on-base percentage and a .412 slugging mark, a profile built around the long ball.
Jackson Merrill — CF. Merrill has driven in 85 RBIs to go with 25 home runs and a .256 average in center field, one more than Machado’s 84. His .444 slugging percentage gives San Diego a third dependable bat in the middle of the order.
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