What channel is Padres vs. Braves on today? Time, TV schedule to watch NL Wild Card Game 1

Daniel Yanofsky

What channel is Padres vs. Braves on today? Time, TV schedule to watch NL Wild Card Game 1 image

The San Diego Padres ended the 2024 season in a Wild Card spot. The team saw the Mets and Braves battle for a spot in the playoffs, with the Braves getting the opportunity to travel to San Diego.

The offseason saw the Padres trade Juan Soto to the Yankees, but Michael King delivered on his end with over 200 strikeouts and a 2.95 ERA. Dylan Cease also had over 200 strikeouts while throwing a no-hitter. Manny Machado had another solid season, as did Luis Arraez, who won his third straight batting title. 

The Braves have been a consistent force in the NL East through the 2024 season. Matt Olson had another monster year, as did Marcell Ozuna. The latter hit over .300 with close to 40 home runs.

King will start Game 1 for the Padres. Chris Sale may win the NL Cy Young Award following an 18-3 record and 2.38 ERA. However, he may not pitch Game 1 due to back spasms. The Braves have not announced a pitcher for the start of the series. 

The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about Padres vs. Braves Game 1, including the start time and TV schedule for the showdown. 

What channel is Padres vs. Braves on today?

  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: Fubo

Game 1 of Padres vs. Braves will air live on ESPN. 

Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.

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Padres vs. Braves start time

  • Date: Tuesday, Oct. 1
  • Time: 8:38 p.m. ET

Padres vs. Braves is set to begin at 8:38 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 1. 

The game will be played at Petco Park in San Diego, Calif. The park can hold 42,445 people. 

Padres vs. Braves radio station

Listen to Padres vs. Braves Game 1 live on SiriusXM. 

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MLB Wild Card schedule

American League

DateMatchupTime (ET)TV channel
Oct. 1Astros vs. Tigers2:32 p.m.ABC
Oct. 1Orioles vs. Royals4:08 p.m.ESPN2
Oct. 2Astros vs. Tigers2:32 p.m.ABC
Oct. 2Orioles vs. Royals4:38 p.m.ESPN
Oct. 3Astros vs. Tigers2:32 p.m.ABC
Oct. 3Orioles vs. Royals4:08 p.m.ESPN

National League

DateMatchupTime (ET)TV channel
Oct. 1Brewers vs. Mets5:32 p.m.ESPN
Oct. 1Padres vs. Braves8:38 p.m.ESPN
Oct. 2Brewers vs. Mets7:38 p.m.ESPN
Oct. 2Padres vs. Braves8:38 p.m.ESPN2
Oct. 3Padres vs. Braves7:08 p.m.ESPN
Oct. 3Brewers vs. Mets8:38 p.m.ESPN2

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