The Cincinnati Reds face the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on Sunday, August 30, 2026, as part of Major League Baseball’s primetime coverage, according to scheduling details released by NBC Sports. First pitch for the Sunday Night Baseball matchup is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET.
Broadcast Details and Television Channels
Viewers can watch the game nationally on NBC, with live streaming available on Peacock, according to NBC Sports. Telemundo Deportes provides Spanish-language coverage of the broadcast, with Universo televising all games that air on NBC.
The broadcast team features play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, joined by 2016 Cubs World Series champion Anthony Rizzo and 1990 NL All-Star pitcher Jeff Brantley in the booth, as reported by NBC Sports. Ahmed Fareed hosts the pregame show alongside Joey Votto, who also provides “Inside the Pitch” commentary from the batter’s perspective during the game.
Sunday MLB Tripleheader Schedule
Sunday, August 30, features a tripleheader across NBC platforms, according to NBC Sports. The schedule opens at 12:00 PM ET with the Miami Marlins playing the Washington Nationals, streaming on Peacock and airing on NBCSN. That game is followed by a 3:00 PM ET matchup between the Houston Astros and the New York Mets at Citi Field, also available on NBC and Peacock, before the Reds and Cubs take the primetime slot at Wrigley Field.
Blackout Restrictions and Streaming Access
These rules apply regardless of whether a club is playing at home or away and independent of local television territory broadcasts. Peacock is supported across a wide variety of streaming devices, and the platform also broadcasts one out-of-market game daily throughout the regular season.