The St. Louis Cardinals travel to face the San Diego Padres on Friday, May 8, 2026, in a nationally streamed MLB matchup at Petco Park. Fans can catch all the action exclusively on Apple TV+ as part of the popular “Friday Night Baseball” package.
The matchup features two National League contenders meeting in prime time, with first pitch scheduled for 9:45 p.m. ET in San Diego.
What Channel Is Cardinals vs. Padres On Tonight?
The Cardinals vs. Padres game will not air on traditional cable television. Instead, the game will stream exclusively on Apple TV+.
Cardinals vs. Padres TV Channel and Streaming Info
- Matchup: St. Louis Cardinals at San Diego Padres
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- First Pitch: 9:45 p.m. ET (6:45 p.m. PT)
- Venue: Petco Park
- TV Channel: Apple TV+
- Live Stream: Apple TV+, MLB.TV on Fubo
How to Stream Cardinals vs. Padres Live
Fans can stream Friday’s Cardinals vs. Padres game through Apple TV+ with the Apple TV app available on smart TVs, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, gaming consoles, tablets, and mobile devices.
New subscribers can also take advantage of Apple TV+ free trial offers before subscribing monthly.
Cardinals vs. Padres Preview
The Padres return home to Petco Park looking to continue their strong play in front of the San Diego crowd, while the Cardinals aim to pick up an important road victory in this National League showdown.
With the game featured on “Friday Night Baseball,” fans across the country will have access to a nationally streamed broadcast under the lights in San Diego.
Cardinals vs. Padres Start Time
First pitch for St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres is scheduled for:
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 9:45 p.m. ET / 6:45 p.m. PT
Baseball fans can tune in exclusively on Apple TV+ to watch the Friday night matchup live from San Diego.