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.
- Season: 162 games from late March through September 2026, plus the postseason for playoff qualifiers.
- National TV: FOX and FS1 (Saturdays and the World Series), NBC and Peacock (Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card round), TBS (Tuesday nights), Apple TV+ (Friday nights), and Netflix (Opening Night and special events).
- Local and streaming: most games air on your team regional sports network; out-of-market games stream on MLB.TV.
2026 San Diego Padres Schedule: Summer Divisional Stretch
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
When is the next San Diego Padres game on TV? The San Diego Padres open a 1-game road series at the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. First pitch is set for 12:40 PM ET (9:40 AM PT). The game broadcasts on Padres.TV and is available out-of-market on MLB.tv.
Next Up: 1-Game Road Series at Cincinnati Reds
| Wed, Sep 2 | 12:40 PM ET | Padres.TV | Series Opener |
Fan Note: Right after the Cincinnati Reds series, the San Diego Padres host the New York Yankees (Sep 4 – 6). Use the printable download above to print your road-trip tracker.
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.
September 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1 | @ Cincinnati Reds | 6:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Wed, Sep 2 | @ Cincinnati Reds | 12:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Fri, Sep 4 | vs New York Yankees | 9:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Sat, Sep 5 | vs New York Yankees | 7:15 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 6 | vs New York Yankees | 4:10 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Mon, Sep 7 | vs Washington Nationals | 5:10 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Tue, Sep 8 | vs Washington Nationals | 9:40 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Wed, Sep 9 | vs Washington Nationals | 4:10 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Fri, Sep 11 | @ San Francisco Giants | 10:15 PM ET | Apple TV |
| Sat, Sep 12 | @ San Francisco Giants | 4:05 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Sun, Sep 13 | @ San Francisco Giants | 7:20 PM ET | Peacock |
| Mon, Sep 14 | @ Colorado Rockies | 8:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Tue, Sep 15 | @ Colorado Rockies | 8:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Wed, Sep 16 | @ Colorado Rockies | 8:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Thu, Sep 17 | @ Colorado Rockies | 3:10 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Fri, Sep 18 | vs Miami Marlins | 9:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs Miami Marlins | 8:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Sun, Sep 20 | vs Miami Marlins | 4:10 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Tue, Sep 22 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Wed, Sep 23 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Thu, Sep 24 | @ Los Angeles Dodgers | 10:10 PM ET | MLB Net |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 9:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 8:40 PM ET | Padres.TV |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Arizona Diamondbacks | 3:10 PM ET | Padres.TV |
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).
