Apr 14, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs host the San Diego Padres in the opener of the best-of-three National League wild card series on Tuesday at Wrigley Field.

Chicago is making its first postseason appearance since 2020, while the Padres are in the playoffs for the third time in four years. San Diego has never won a World Series title but defeated the Cubs in the 1984 NLCS to reach the Fall Classic for the first time in franchise history.

Left-hander Matthew Boyd starts for the Cubs, with Nick Pivetta taking the mound for the Padres. The two teams split their six meetings in the 2025 regular season.

Here’s what to know for Tuesday’s contest:

What time is Cubs vs Padres game?

First pitch is scheduled for 3:08 p.m. ET at Wrigley Field.

How to watch Cubs vs Padres: TV channel, stream

Tuesday's game will air on ABC and can be streamed with Fubo.

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