The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers to start the highly anticipated Game 3 of the National League Division Series on October 8, 2025, at 5:08 pm ET/2:08 pm PT. The Milwaukee Brewers took a decisive 2-0 lead in the series after defeating the Chicago Cubs 7-3 in Game 2.
The Cubs are in fifth place in MLB with an average of 4.89 runs per game, while the Brewers are in third place with an average of 4.97 runs per game. Milwaukee has a .258 batting average (2nd) and .332 on-base percentage (2nd).
The Cubs, meanwhile, have a .320 on-base percentage (10th) and a .249 batting average (13th). Additionally, the Cubs have a .430 slugging percentage (6th) compared to Milwaukee's .403 (12th).
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How to watch Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers 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.
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| 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 Milwaukee Brewers: Date and First-Pitch Time
The Chicago Cubs are set to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers to start the highly anticipated Game 3 of the National League Division Series on October 8, 2025, at 5:08 pm ET/2:08 pm PT at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.
| Date | October 8, 2025 |
| First-Pitch Time | 5:08 pm ET/2:08 pm PT |
| Venue | Wrigley Field |
| Location | Chicago, Illinois |
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Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers team news
Chicago Cubs team news
Michael Busch has been hitting 90 RBIs, hitting 34 home runs, and maintaining a .261 batting average.
Nico Hoerner has a solid .297 average, a .345 on-base percentage, and a .394 slugging percentage.
Seiya Suzuki has been recording 32 home runs, 103 RBIs, and a batting average of .245.
Chicago Cubs injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | C | Left ankle sprain | Out, 10-Day IL |
| Ryan Brasier | RP | Left groin strain | Out, 15-Day IL |
Milwaukee Brewers team news
Christian Yelich has 103 RBIs, a .264 batting average, and 29 home runs.
Sal Frelick has a .288 batting average, .351 on-base percentage, and .405 slugging percentage.
This season, Brice Turang has 18 home runs, 168 hits, and a .288 average.
Milwaukee Brewers injury report
| Player | Position | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Chourio | CF | Hamstring injury | Day-to-Day |
| Brandon Woodruff | SP | Right lat strain | Out, 15-Day IL |
Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers projected starting pitchers
| Date | Chicago Cubs | Milwaukee Brewers |
|---|---|---|
| October 4 | Matthew Boyd | Freddy Peralta |
| October 6 | Shota Imanaga | Aaron Ashby |
| October 8 | Jameson Taillon | Quinn Priester |
| October 9 | TBD | TBD |
| October 11 | TBD | TBD |
Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers head-to-head record
The Milwaukee Brewers have outscored the Chicago Cubs in their previous five meetings, winning three of them, including recent dominating efforts on October 7 and October 4 with respective scores of 7-3 and 9-3. The Brewers' pitching has successfully contained the Cubs' lineup in the majority of games, while their offense has been exploding lately, regularly scoring large runs.
The Cubs did win back-to-back games in August, but their recent performance against Milwaukee indicates that they will need to improve both their bullpen and their top hitters in order to remain competitive. The Brewers seem ready to continue winning this game if they keep up their present momentum.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Oct 07, 2025 | Brewers 7-3 Cubs |
| Oct 04, 2025 | Brewers 9-3 Cubs |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Brewers 4-1 Cubs |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Cubs 4-3 Brewers |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Cubs 4-1 Brewers |