It’s the Washington Nationals versus the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on September 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:15 PM ET
- Location: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
- TV Channels: MLB Washington Nationals, MLB St. Louis Cardinals
- Streaming: Cardinals.tv, Nationals.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals on September 18, 2026
You can watch the St. Louis Cardinals take on the Washington Nationals live on DIRECTV on Cardinals.tv, Nationals.TV, MLB Washington Nationals and MLB St. Louis Cardinals on September 18, 2026 at 8:15 PM ET.
Washington Nationals (71-82) at St. Louis Cardinals (75-78) — Game Preview
The Washington Nationals (71-82) visit the St. Louis Cardinals (75-78) at Busch Stadium on September 18, 2026. Washington has hit 200 home runs as a team this season against the Cardinals’ 158, though St. Louis has gotten the better of it on the mound with a 4.28 team ERA compared to the Nationals’ 4.71. James Wood has given Washington a steady presence at the top of the order, hitting .265 with a .391 on-base percentage out of right field, and his .518 slugging percentage adds real power to that patience, rounding out a complete offensive profile in the middle of the Nationals’ lineup.
Alec Burleson has countered for St. Louis at first base, driving in 111 runs while hitting .284, and he’s paired that average with a .471 slugging percentage and a .350 on-base mark. CJ Abrams has added 30 home runs and 96 RBIs from shortstop for Washington, and Jordan Walker has cleared 28 home runs and 100 RBIs from right field for St. Louis. St. Louis sits 20 games behind the National League leader while Washington trails by 24, with both clubs playing out the final weeks of the regular season.
Regional Coverage
MLB Washington Nationals, MLB St. Louis Cardinals
Streaming
Cardinals.tv, Nationals.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals Game Today?
The Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals game starts at 8:15 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals?
You can watch Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals on Cardinals.tv, Nationals.TV, your local regional sports network, MLB Washington Nationals, MLB St. Louis Cardinals and MLB Extra Innings®.
Washington Nationals Channel on DIRECTV
The Washington Nationals air locally on MLB Washington Nationals (Channel 641).
St. Louis Cardinals Channel on DIRECTV
The St. Louis Cardinals air locally on MLB St. Louis Cardinals (Channel 672).
Players to Watch: Washington Nationals vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Nationals
James Wood — RF. James Wood has given Washington a steady bat out of right field, hitting .265 with a .391 on-base percentage. His .518 slugging percentage adds real power to that patience, making him a complete offensive threat in the Nationals’ lineup.
CJ Abrams — SS. Thirty home runs and 96 RBIs from a shortstop are hard to find, and CJ Abrams has provided exactly that for Washington this season. He’s hitting .264 on the year, giving the Nationals a middle-infield bat that does damage beyond just the extra-base hits.
St. Louis Cardinals
Alec Burleson — 1B. At first base, Alec Burleson has driven in 111 runs while hitting .284 for St. Louis this season. He’s paired that average with a .471 slugging percentage and a .350 on-base mark, giving the Cardinals a complete bat in the middle of the order.
Jordan Walker — RF. Jordan Walker has cleared 28 home runs and 100 RBIs from right field for St. Louis this season. He’s hitting .278 on the year, giving the Cardinals a corner outfielder who does damage on contact.
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