Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs schedule, TV channel: How to watch MLB Opening Day

The Arizona Diamondbacks open the 2025 MLB season with a home game against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday March 27, at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Here’s what to know about the time, TV channel, streaming information and announcers for the MLB Opening Day 2025 game.

Arizona went 89-73 last season and failed to make the postseason. The team, and its fans, have high hopes to return to the MLB playoffs in 2025.

Chicago also didn’t make the playoffs last season. They finished the year with an 83-79 record. The Cubs are 0-2 on the season after losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers twice in Japan earlier this month.

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What time is the Diamondbacks vs Cubs MLB Opening Day 2025 game?

The Cubs vs Diamondbacks MLB game is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. MST on Thursday, March 27.

What channel is the Cubs vs Diamondbacks MLB Opening Day 2025 game on?

The Arizona vs Chicago Major League Baseball game can be seen on DBACKS.TV in Arizona. In Illinois, it can be seen on Marquee Sports Network.

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How can I stream the DBacks vs Cubs game on MLB Opening Day?

The Arizona Diamondbacks vs Chicago Cubs game can be streamed via DBACKS.TV in Arizona. The service includes different packages, including a monthly package for $19.99 and a season-long package for $99.99.

It also offers a free trial.

Fans in Chicago can stream the game via Marquee Sports Network.

Who are the announcers for the Cubs vs Diamondbacks MLB Opening Day game?

Steve Berthiaume will have the play-by-play call of the DBacks vs Cubs game Thursday, with Bob Brenlyas the analyst for the Diamondbacks broadcast.

Jon “Boog” Sciambi and Jim Deshaies will be the announcing team for the Cubs broadcast.

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