April 28, 2026

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres: Game Time, TV Channel and Probable Pitchers

Check the Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres matchup with start time, TV and streaming listings, probable pitchers, venue, score status and same-date MLB games.

9:40 PM ETStart time
FinalStatus
Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego HealthTV
Petco ParkVenue

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres Game Summary

A quick matchup view with teams, score status, first pitch time and local-time conversion.
Chicago Cubs 8 18-12
Final 8-3 Tue, Apr 28 · 9:40 PM ET

Game Info: Date, Time and Venue

DateApril 28, 2026
Time9:40 PM ET
VenuePetco Park
SeriesRegular Season · Game 2 of 3
Day/Nightnight

Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres Probable Pitchers

CHCEdward Cabrera
Stats5-4 · ERA 5.10 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 72.1 IP
SDWalker Buehler
Stats5-5 · ERA 5.07 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 87.0 IP

TV Channel and Streaming

Marquee Sports Network TV · away · Streaming
Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health TV · home · Streaming
104.3 The Score FM · away · Streaming
KWFN 97.3 FM · home · Streaming
XEMO 860 AM · home · Streaming

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More MLB Games on April 28, 2026

Other games loaded for the same date, with TV listings, probable pitchers and game details.
Date / Time Matchup Status TV / Streaming Probable Pitchers Venue Links
Tue, Apr 28 6:10 PM ET
Final
Guardians.TV Presented by Progressive, Rays.TV
TB: Nick Martinez
7-2 · ERA 2.61 · 61 SO · WHIP 1.13 · 100.0 IP
CLE: Tanner Bibee
2-9 · ERA 4.06 · 84 SO · WHIP 1.14 · 106.1 IP
Progressive Field
Tue, Apr 28 6:35 PM ET
Final
MASN, Space City Home Network
HOU: Kai-Wei Teng
4-6 · ERA 4.36 · 63 SO · WHIP 1.36 · 64.0 IP
BAL: Shane Baz
4-9 · ERA 4.21 · 90 SO · WHIP 1.37 · 107.0 IP
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Tue, Apr 28 6:40 PM ET
Final
Cardinals.TV Presented by bet365, SportsNet Pittsburgh
STL: Kyle Leahy
7-4 · ERA 3.86 · 73 SO · WHIP 1.45 · 86.1 IP
PIT: Braxton Ashcraft
9-3 · ERA 3.24 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 108.1 IP
PNC Park
Tue, Apr 28 6:40 PM ET
Final
NBCS BA, NBCSP
SF: Tyler Mahle
1-8 · ERA 5.70 · 69 SO · WHIP 1.49 · 71.0 IP
PHI: Jesús Luzardo
7-4 · ERA 3.75 · 125 SO · WHIP 1.27 · 103.1 IP
Citizens Bank Park
Tue, Apr 28 6:40 PM ET
Final
Reds.TV, Rockies.TV
COL: Kyle Freeland
2-7 · ERA 7.46 · 70 SO · WHIP 1.61 · 82.0 IP
CIN: Chase Burns
11-1 · ERA 2.54 · 118 SO · WHIP 1.11 · 102.2 IP
Great American Ball Park
Tue, Apr 28 7:07 PM ET
Final
NESN+, SN1
BOS: Payton Tolle
5-6 · ERA 3.14 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.07 · 80.1 IP
TOR: Trey Yesavage
4-4 · ERA 3.31 · 68 SO · WHIP 1.08 · 73.1 IP
Rogers Centre
Tue, Apr 28 7:10 PM ET
Final
Nationals.TV, SNY
WSH: Zack Littell
7-6 · ERA 5.02 · 52 SO · WHIP 1.31 · 86.0 IP
NYM: Clay Holmes
4-4 · ERA 2.39 · 45 SO · WHIP 1.10 · 52.2 IP
Citi Field
Tue, Apr 28 7:15 PM ET
Final
TBS, BravesVision, Detroit SportsNet
DET: Casey Mize
4-5 · ERA 2.64 · 72 SO · WHIP 0.98 · 71.2 IP
ATL: Martín Pérez
6-6 · ERA 3.54 · 62 SO · WHIP 1.19 · 81.1 IP
Truist Park
Tue, Apr 28 7:40 PM ET
Final
FOX9 KMSP, Gray Media, Mariners.TV
SEA: Logan Gilbert
7-5 · ERA 3.19 · 114 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 107.1 IP
MIN: Joe Ryan
6-5 · ERA 2.85 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.04 · 104.1 IP
Target Field
Tue, Apr 28 7:40 PM ET
Final
Brewers.TV Presented by Potawatomi Sportsbook, DBACKS.TV
AZ: Merrill Kelly
6-8 · ERA 5.71 · 53 SO · WHIP 1.56 · 86.2 IP
MIL: Chad Patrick
5-4 · ERA 3.44 · 59 SO · WHIP 1.20 · 70.2 IP
American Family Field
Tue, Apr 28 7:40 PM ET
Final
Chicago Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network West
LAA: José Soriano
8-5 · ERA 3.40 · 115 SO · WHIP 1.28 · 106.0 IP
CWS: Davis Martin
9-4 · ERA 3.41 · 92 SO · WHIP 1.29 · 100.1 IP
Rate Field
Tue, Apr 28 8:05 PM ET
Final
Amazon Prime Video, Rangers Sports Network, presented by Progressive
NYY: Cam Schlittler
9-5 · ERA 2.01 · 131 SO · WHIP 0.93 · 112.0 IP
TEX: Jacob deGrom
7-5 · ERA 3.49 · 122 SO · WHIP 1.01 · 100.2 IP
Globe Life Field
Tue, Apr 28 9:40 PM ET
Final
Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health
CHC: Edward Cabrera
5-4 · ERA 5.10 · 65 SO · WHIP 1.40 · 72.1 IP
SD: Walker Buehler
5-5 · ERA 5.07 · 80 SO · WHIP 1.39 · 87.0 IP
Petco Park
Tue, Apr 28 9:40 PM ET
Final
NBCSCA, Royals.TV
KC: Kris Bubic
3-2 · ERA 4.11 · 51 SO · WHIP 1.23 · 50.1 IP
ATH: Aaron Civale
5-6 · ERA 5.10 · 54 SO · WHIP 1.58 · 72.1 IP
Sutter Health Park
Tue, Apr 28 10:10 PM ET
Final
Marlins.TV presented by Werner, Hoffman, Greig & Garcia, SportsNet LA
MIA: Janson Junk
3-5 · ERA 4.80 · 43 SO · WHIP 1.30 · 60.0 IP
LAD: Shohei Ohtani
8-2 · ERA 1.79 · 95 SO · WHIP 0.95 · 85.2 IP
UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres FAQ

Common questions for this MLB matchup.

What time is Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres?

The listed start time is 9:40 PM ET. Times are shown in Eastern Time.

What channel is Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres on?

The current TV listing is Marquee Sports Network, Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health. Broadcast and streaming availability can vary by market.

Who are the probable pitchers?

The listed probable pitchers are Edward Cabrera and Walker Buehler. Probable starters can change before first pitch.

Where is the game being played?

The listed venue is Petco Park.