The Chicago Cubs take their second shot at eliminating the San Diego Padres as the sides gear up for a decisive Game 3 in their National League Wild Card playoff series at Wrigley Field. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT) with TV coverage on ESPN and streaming on-demand .

How to watch Cubs vs. Padres Game 3 on TV and stream the ABC broadcast without cable:

When: Thursday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT)

Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, Ill.

TV channel: ESPN

Streaming on: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (50% off first month) | ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/mo.)

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