How to Watch Game 2: Padres at Cubs: Stream MLB Wild Card Series Live, TV Channel

The Chicago Cubs look to punch their ticket to the NLDS when they host the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of their Wild Card Series.

The Chicago Cubs look to eliminate the San Diego Padres when the two teams hit the field on Wednesday afternoon. The Cubs erased a one-run deficit in Game 1 to get the 3-1 win in the National League Wild Card Series. Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly hit back-to-back home runs in the fifth inning and four relievers pitched 5.2 innings of perfect baseball to help lead the Cubs to the win. The Cubs can now earn a trip to the NLDS against the rival Milwaukee Brewers with a win on Wednesday. The win on Tuesday was the first playoff win for the Cubs in eight years. With a win on Wednesday the Cubs will head to Milwaukee on Saturday, if they lose they will host a decisive Game 3 on Thursday.

How to Watch San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs Today:

Game Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025

Game Time: 3:00 p.m. ET

TV: ABC

Location: Wrigley Field

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The Padres will turn to Dylan Cease on the mound as they try to avoid being eliminated on Wednesday afternoon in Chicago.

Cease finished the regular season 8-12 with a 4.55 ERA on the season. The Padres dropped his last two starts and are just 4-3 in his last seven starts.

The Padres went 2-for-7 with runners in scoring position in Game 1 and will have to find a way to take advantage of those opportunities on Wednesday.

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

The San Diego Padres at Chicago Cubs game will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 at 3:00 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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