How to Watch Cubs at Reds (Sept. 18): Stream MLB Live, TV Channel

The postseason-bound Chicago Cubs open a four-game series with the wild card hopeful Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Thursday.

The Chicago Cubs (88-64) punched their ticket to the postseason on Wednesday afternoon, but remain five games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central as they open a four-game series with their division rival Cincinnati Reds (76-76) on Thursday night at Great American Ball Park. The Reds picked up a game in the NL wild card chase on Wednesday and trail the New York Mets by two games for the final spot. Chicago reached the playoffs for the first time since the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season and the first time in a full season since 2018.

How to Watch Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds in MLB Today:

Game Date: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025

Game Time: 7 p.m. ET

TV: FOX, MLB.TV – Chicago Cubs

Location: Great American Ball Park

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The Cubs scored four runs in the first inning and took the lead for good with a three-run sixth inning in an 8-4 road win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday to complete a sweep and pick up their fourth straight victory. Ian Happ homered and drove in three runs, while the Chicago bullpen blanked the Pirates over the final six innings. Moisés Ballesteros also homered, going back-to-back with Happ in the first inning.

Spencer Steer homered and finished with five RBIs, as Cincinnati won the decisive game of its three-game set at the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday afternoon. Steer put the Reds on top with a three-run shot in the fourth and added insurance with a two-run single in the seventh inning. Gavin Lux went 3-for-5 and Steer put together a 3-for-4 day at the plate.

Right-hander Hunter Greene (6-4) gets the ball for Cincinnati in the series opener. In 17 starts, Greene has a 3.01 ERA and 0.99 WHIP in 92.2 innings with 116 strikeouts. The Cubs did not announce a starter for Thursday night.

What Time Is The MLB Game Between Chicago and Cincinnati On?

The Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds game takes place on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in and catch some great baseball action.

What Channel Is The Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati Reds Game On?

Looking to watch this game? Fans in much of the U.S. can tune into FOX to see the action (check local listingd). Don’t live in in the coverage area? Check out the game on MLB.TV – Chicago Cubs. Make sure you subscribe to Fubo now to watch this matchup, as well as numerous other sports leagues.

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