It’s the Washington Nationals versus the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on September 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 9:40 PM ET
- Location: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, MLB San Diego Padres
- Streaming: Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV, Padres.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres on September 8, 2026
You can watch the San Diego Padres take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV, Padres.TV, MLB Washington Nationals and MLB San Diego Padres on September 8, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (67-79) at San Diego Padres (76-68) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (67-79) visit the San Diego Padres (76-68) at Petco Park in San Diego, California on September 8, 2026. San Diego’s pitching staff has posted a 3.90 team ERA this season, well ahead of the 4.72 mark Washington’s arms have compiled overall. CJ Abrams has put together a productive power season for Washington, hitting 30 home runs with 95 RBIs and a .262 average even this deep into a difficult year, and James Wood has complemented him in the lineup by hitting .268 with a .394 on-base percentage and a .533 slugging mark.
Fernando Tatis Jr. is hitting .283 with a .349 on-base percentage and a .450 slugging percentage for the Padres, while Manny Machado has combined 26 home runs with 78 RBIs from third base. Both rosters are working with thin pitching depth this month, with multiple starters sidelined on each side heading into tonight’s game.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals, MLB San Diego Padres
Streaming
Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV, Padres.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres game starts at 9:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres on Washington Nationals – MLB.TV, Nationals.TV, San Diego Padres – MLB.TV, Padres.TV, your local regional sports network, MLB Washington Nationals, MLB San Diego Padres and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641)
San Diego Padres Channel on DIRECTV
MLB San Diego Padres (Channel 694)
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. San Diego Padres
Washington Nationals
CJ Abrams — SS. Washington’s shortstop has quietly put up one of the more productive power seasons on the roster, socking 30 home runs with 95 RBIs and a .262 average. He remains a steady presence at the top of the lineup even as the Nationals play out a difficult season.
James Wood — RF. The outfielder pairs a .268 average with a .394 on-base percentage, a gap that points to a patient approach at the plate. His .533 slugging percentage rounds out one of the more balanced lines in Washington’s lineup this year.
San Diego Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr. — RF. San Diego’s outfielder is hitting .283 with a .349 on-base percentage and a .450 slugging percentage, numbers that reflect a well-rounded approach at the plate. He remains one of the more established bats in a Padres lineup built on contact and situational hitting.
Manny Machado — 3B. The third baseman has combined 26 home runs with 78 RBIs this season, a power output that has come even with his average sitting at .224. San Diego still leans on him in the middle of the order on nights like this one.
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