ESPN is the exclusive home of the 2025 Major League Baseball National League Wild Card Series across the Caribbean.  

The series begins Tuesday, September 30 at 3 p.m. ET when San Diego Padres face Chicago Cubs, followed by Cincinnati Reds taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 9 p.m. ET. All games will air on ESPN2 and stream live on ESPN on Disney+.  

The National League Wild Card Series features four teams competing in two best-of-three matchups for a chance to advance to the Division Series. This year’s Wild Card race came down to the final day of the regular season, with the Reds clinching the final spot via a head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets. The Cubs and Dodgers host as the higher seeds, while the Padres and Reds look to play spoiler on the road in a high-stakes postseason showdown. 

The 2025 National League Wild Card Series on ESPN platforms (all times Eastern) 

Tuesday 9/30 

3:00 PM San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs, ESPN2 and Disney+
9:00 PM Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN2 and Disney+ 

Wednesday 10/1 

3:00 PM San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs, ESPN2 and Disney+
9:00 PM Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN2 and Disney+ 

Thursday 10/2 

TBD Game 3 (if necessary) San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs, ESPN2 and Disney+
TBD Game 3 (if necessary) Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers, ESPN2 and Disney+ 

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