The 2026 Major League Baseball season has reached its high-stakes summer stretch, and the San Diego Padres are battling through the NL West divisional race. To help you track every out of the 162-game marathon, we have updated our signature Free 2026 San Diego Padres Printable Schedule (PDF) with finalized broadcast information, local time zones, and summer pitching rotations.

2026 San Diego Padres Schedule: Summer Divisional Stretch

Last Updated: June 9, 2026

When is the next San Diego Padres game on TV? The San Diego Padres open a 1-game home series against the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. First pitch is set for 4:10 PM ET (1:10 PM PT). The game broadcasts on Padres.TV and is available out-of-market on MLB.tv.

Remaining 2026 San Diego Padres Schedule

The full remaining 2026 San Diego Padres schedule, broken out by month. All times are Eastern. Times and TV are subject to change.

June 2026

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September 2026

Key 2026 San Diego Padres Schedule Series to Watch

Here are some of the key 2026 San Diego Padres schedule series for you to track this season. 

• Opening Week: The Padres host the San Francisco Giants and Colorado Rockies to kick off the home slate after playing Detroit opening weekend.
• The Dodgers Rivalry: The first showdown with the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park takes place in late April, a series that historically drives the highest secondary market ticket prices in the NL.
• Interleague Highlights: Look for the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox to make rare appearances in San Diego this summer.

Broadcast Update: How to Watch the Padres in 2026

The biggest question for Padres fans this year is: Where is the game? With the permanent shift away from traditional RSNs, Padres.TV remains the primary home for all local broadcasts.

• Local TV: Padres.TV (Available on Cox Ch. 4, Spectrum Ch. 305, AT&T U-verse Ch. 781, and DIRECTV Ch. 694-3).
• Streaming: Padres.TV App (Direct-to-consumer streaming for in-market fans with no blackout restrictions).
• National TV: Select matchups will be featured on FOX, FS1, Apple TV+, and ESPN Sunday Night Baseball.
• Radio: 97.3 The Fan (KWFN) in English; XEMO 860 AM (La Poderosa) for Spanish-language broadcasts.

MLB Resources & Internal Links

Stay ahead of the 2026 season with our comprehensive MLB guides and printables:

• 2026 MLB Standings: Division Races and Playoff Picture
• Full 2026 MLB Schedule & Key Dates
• 2026 MLB Playoff Schedule & World Series Bracket
• Printable MLB Team Schedules (All 30 Teams)

Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Padres Schedule

Does YouTube TV carry Padres games? No. YouTube TV does not currently carry the Padres.TV channel. To watch games locally, you must use a provider like Cox, Fubo, or DirecTV, or subscribe to the standalone Padres.TV streaming service.

How do I watch the Padres if I live in North County? Fans in Oceanside, Escondido, and Carlsbad can access games via Spectrum (Channel 305) or Cox (Channel 4), or via the Padres.TV app.

What radio station is the Padres game on? English broadcasts remain on 97.3 The Fan (KWFN). Spanish broadcasts are available on XEMO 860 AM (La Poderosa).

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Will Lewis has covered sports for over 18 years, specializing in bracketology, tournament predictions, and in-depth analysis across college hoops, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and more. March Madness is his favorite season, fueling his quest for perfect brackets before diving into pro playoffs. A lifelong Kentucky Wildcats fan, Bengals supporter since the Joe Montana era, and now a Padres devotee, Will delivers reliable, fan-first insights at Sports Brackets. Connect on X or comment. He loves talking brackets and more.

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