MLB Star Spangled Sunday: How to watch Padres vs. Dodgers for free

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It’s been a great day of baseball, but it’s not over yet.

Star Spangled Sunday is winding down, with just two games left, including one more being broadcast live on national TV. The Dodgers-Padres rivalry takes center stage on NBC tonight.

After opening the month with a loss to the Athletics, the Dodgers have won three straight against the Padres. They’re looking to close out the four-game series with another win.

Padres vs. Dodgers: what to know

  • When: July 5, 7:20 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
  • Channel: NBC
  • Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)

Today marked the first time in MLB history that one network broadcast all 15 games across its various channels and streamers. Padres vs. Dodgers is airing in the Sunday Night Baseball timeslot and will feature Jason Benetti on play-by-play, with Jake Peavy, Orel Hershiser, CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed also on hand.

Padres vs. Dodgers start time

Tonight’s (July 5) Padres vs. Dodgers game is scheduled to begin at 7:20 p.m. ET.

How to watch Padres vs. Dodgers for free

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You can also stream every Star Spangled Sunday game, including Mets vs. Braves, with a subscription to Peacock, which costs $16.99/month after a seven-day free trial.

Padres vs. Dodgers pitchers

JP Sears (1-1, 6.97 ERA) will start for the Padres. Emmet Sheehan (4-5, 5.08 ERA) will be on the mound for the Dodgers.

What is the MLB Star Spangled Sunday schedule?

  • 12:30 p.m. Mets at Braves (NBC/Peacock)
  • 1 p.m. Pirates at Nationals (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 1:05 p.m.: Orioles at Reds (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 1:35 p.m.: Twins at Yankees (Peacock/NBCSN)
  • 2 p.m.: White Sox at Guardians (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 2:30 p.m.: Cardinals at Cubs (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 3 p.m.: Phillies at Royals (NBCSP; Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 3:30 p.m.: Rays at Astros (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 3:30 p.m.: Tigers at Rangers (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 4 p.m.: Giants at Rockies (NBCS BA; Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 4 p.m.: Brewers at D-backs (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 4:30 p.m.: Marlins at Athletics (Peacock/NBCSN Extra)
  • 5 p.m.: Blue Jays at Mariners (Sportsnet; Peacock/NBCSN)
  • 7:20 p.m.: Padres at Dodgers (NBC/Peacock)
  • 9:30 p.m.: Red Sox at Angels (NESN; Peacock/NBCSN)

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