How to Watch: Padres at Cubs: Stream MLB Wild Card Series Game 3 Live, TV Channel

The Cubs host the Padres on Thursday evening in a decisive Game 3 of their Wild Card series at Wrigley Field.

The Chicago Cubs battle the San Diego Padres in a win-or-go-home Game 3 on Thursday evening. The Cubs took Game 1 by a score of 3-1, but failed to eliminate the Padres as they were shut out 3-0 in Game 2. The Cubs erased a one-run deficit in the first game, but couldn’t solve the Padres’ bullpen in the second game and now must win on Thursday or their season will end. The Cubs will turn to Jameson Taillon in the series finale on Thursday. Taillon, who spent two different stints on the IL, finished the regular season 11-7 with a 3.68 ERA. He has pitched great in his last six starts, as he has given up two runs or fewer in each game. In his last three starts combined, he has given up just two runs.

How to Watch San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs Today:

Game Date: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025

Game Time: 5:00 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

Location: Wrigley Field

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The Padres will counter with Yu Darvish as they try to complete the comeback and advance to the NLDS against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Darvish finished the regular season 5-5 with a 5.38 ERA. The Padres have won his last four starts, but he has given up at least two runs in each of those games.

He has not pitched deep into games, but the Padres bullpen has been one of the best in the league and will likely need just four or five innings from him to feel comfortable.

The winner of the game on Thursday will travel to Milwaukee to play the Brewers on Saturday, while the loser will see their season come to an end.

What Time Is The MLB Game Between The Padres at Cubs On?

The San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs game will take place on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great MLB action.

What Channel Is the San Diego Padres vs. Chicago Cubs Game On?

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