For the Opening Day nightcap, the Chicago Cubs will take on the St. Louis Cardinals in an NL Central showdown. In 2016, the Cubs won the division with a gaudy 103-58 record, while the Cardinals missed the playoffs for the first time in six seasons with an 86-76 record. The Cubs then went on to win their first World Series since 1908, rallying from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Cleveland Indians.
In tonight’s pitching matchup, Jon Lester will toe the rubber for the Cubs and Carlos Martinez for the Cardinals. Lester was a monster last season, posting a career-low ERA en route to his fourth All-Star appearance. The 33-year-old southpaw went 19-5 with a 2.44 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 197 batters over 202.2 innings.
Martinez was named an All-Star in 2015, and the 25-year-old righty is one of the most talented young arms in baseball today. Last year, Martinez went 16-9 with a 3.04 ERA and 1.22 WHIP while striking out 174 batters over 195.1 innings.
Now that the stage has been set, let’s breakdown all of the different ways you can watch the game.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Viewing Details
Date: Sunday, April 2, 2017
Time: 8:30 P.M. EST
Location: Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri
TV Channel: ESPN (Check local listings.)
How To Live Stream Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals Online
Your best bet for watching the Cubs battle the Cardinals via a live stream is WatchESPN. You will need your log-in and password information for your cable or satellite provider and you’re good to go.
If you don’t have access to a cable or satellite log-in, you can watch the game through Sling TV. Sling TV is a service that allows subscribers to watch live and on-demand TV channels on TVs, computers, or mobile devices for a monthly fee. It’s just like a cable or satellite TV service, except it’s delivered over the internet. The service’s Orange package includes ESPN and costs $20 a month, but you can sign up for a free seven-day trial. If you cancel your subscription within the week, you will not be charged. Once signed up, simply download the app for your computer to start watching.
You can also live stream ESPN online through DIRECTV NOW. DIRECTV offers a free seven-day trial, so you will receive a full week free before your paid membership begins. If you cancel your subscription within the seven day period, you will not be charged. DIRECTV NOW is available on Desktop, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Chromecast.
Watch Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals On Phone, Tablet Or Mobile
If you can’t watch tonight’s game on your TV or computer, the Worldwide Leader has you covered with the WatchESPN app. As long as you have a cable or satellite provider, you can download the app for free in the App Store, Google Play, Amazon Store, or Windows Store.
You can also watch the game on the Sling app. Sign up for a free Sling trial and download their app from the App Store or Google Play. There is also a Sling app for Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, and Amazon Fire TV.
DIRECTV has a DIRECTV NOW app on App Store and Google Play where you can watch ESPN for free, using your seven-day trial. You must cancel it before the trial period ends.
