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The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the New York Mets to open a pivotal three-game series on September 23, 2025, at 7:40 pm ET/4:40 pm PT.
The Cubs are in eighth place with an average of 4.81 runs per game, while the Mets are in eleventh place with an average of 4.74 runs per game. The Cubs are in 14th place with a batting average of .249. The Mets are just ahead of them at .250 (12th).
The Mets are also ahead of the Cubs in on-base percentage, with a strong .327 (6th) compared to the Cubs' .320 (10th). The Mets have a .429 slugging percentage (6th), just ahead of the Cubs' .426 (8th).
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets MLB game, plus plenty more.
How to watch Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets on TV & stream live online
National TV channel: TBS
Streaming service: DirecTV Stream
To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games, and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.
| Team | Local Network | Streaming Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Diamondbacks | DBACKS.tv | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Atlanta Braves | FanDuel Sorts Network South | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Baltimore Orioles | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Boston Red Sox | New England Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360 |
| Chicago Cubs | Marquee Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Chicago White Sox | NBC Sports Chicago | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cincinnati Reds | FanDuel Sports Network Ohio | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Cleveland Guardians | FanDuel Sports Network Great Lakes | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Colorado Rockies | ROCKIES.tv | DirecTV Stream |
| Detroit Tigers | FanDuel Sorts Network Detroit | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FanDuel+ |
| Houston Astros | Space City Home Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Kansas City Royals | FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FanDuel+ |
| Los Angeles Angels | FanDuel Sports Network West | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | SportsNet Los Angeles | DirecTV Stream |
| Miami Marlins | FanDuel Sports Network Florida | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FanDuel+ |
| Milwaukee Brewers | FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FanDuel+ |
| Minnesota Twins | FanDuel Sports Network North | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Mets | SportsNet New York | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| New York Yankees | YES Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Oakland Athletics | NBC Sports California | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Philadelphia Phillies | NBC Sports Philadelphia | Fubo |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | SportsNet Pittsburgh | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Diego Padres | Padres.TV | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| San Francisco Giants | NBC Sports Bay Area | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Seattle Mariners | ROOT Sports | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| St Louis Cardinals | FanDuel Sports Network Midwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Tampa Bay Rays | FanDuel Sports Network Sun | Fubo, DirecTV Stream, FanDuel+ |
| Texas Rangers | FanDuel Sports Network Southwest | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sportnet (Canada) | N/A |
| Washington Nationals | Mid-Atlantic Sports Network | Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets: Date and First-Pitch Time
The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the New York Mets to open the pivotal three-game series on September 23, 2025, at 7:40 pm ET/4:40 pm PT at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
| Date | September 23, 2025 |
| First-Pitch Time | 7:40 pm ET/4:40 pm PT |
| Venue | Wrigley Field |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets team news
Chicago Cubs team news
Michael Busch has a .256 batting average, 30 home runs, and 82 RBIs this season.
Nico Hoerner has been hitting .299 with a .348 on-base percentage and .395 slugging percentage.
Seiya Suzuki has a .242 batting average and has driven in 91 RBIs with 27 home runs.
Chicago Cubs injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | C | Left ankle sprain | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Kyle Tucker | RF | Left calf strain | Out, 10-Day IL |
New York Mets team news
Juan Soto has 104 RBIs, 42 home runs, and a batting average of .267.
Pete Alonso has a .526 slugging percentage, .274 batting average, and .350 on-base percentage.
Francisco Lindor has a .267 batting average, 166 hits, and 28 home runs.
New York Mets injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrone Taylor | CF | Left hamstring injury | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Reed Garrett | RP | Right elbow sprain | Out, 15-Day IL |
Chicago Cubs and New York Mets projected starting pitchers
| Date | Chicago Cubs | New York Mets |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | Cade Horton | David Peterson |
| September 24, 2025 | Matthew Boyd | Jonah Tong |
| September 25, 2025 | Colin Rea | Brandon Sproat |
Chicago Cubs and New York Mets head-to-head record
The Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets have faced off in five previous meetings, and the results point to a pretty tough contest with momentum going both ways. The Mets have limited the Cubs' offense in three of those games, including a 6-2 victory on May 11, 2025, a 7-2 victory on May 10, 2025, and a 5-2 outcome on June 24, 2024.
The Cubs, on the other hand, won two significant games: an 8-1 victory on June 22, 2024, and a 6-5 victory over the Mets on May 11, 2025.
This upcoming game might go either way because both teams can score runs and tighten up on the mound, but recent history gives the Mets a tiny advantage because they have been more reliable in past encounters.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2025 | Mets 6-2 Cubs |
| May 11, 2025 | Cubs 6-5 Mets |
| May 10, 2025 | Mets 7-2 Cubs |
| Jun 24, 2024 | Mets 5-2 Cubs |
| Jun 22, 2024 | Cubs 8-1 Mets |