What tv channel is the cardinal game on tonight

The St. Louis Cardinals and Philadelphia Phillies, two of baseball's most storied franchises, meet in this weekend's best-of-three wild card series to open the 2022 MLB playoffs.

The winner of the Phillies-Cardinals series will meet the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series.

St. Louis (93-69) won the NL Central by going 43-25 after the All-Star break, pulling away from the Milwaukee Brewers. Cardinals first baseman Paul Golsdschmidt (.317 BA, 35 HR 115 RBI) and third baseman Nolan Arenado (30 HR, 103 RBI) could finish 1-2 in MVP voting this year. Albert Pujols turned back the clock, ultimately becoming the fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 home runs. 

The Phillies (87-75) are in the postseason for the first time since 2011, snapping the NL's longest-active drought, with interim manager Rob Thompson at the helm after Joe Girardi was fired earlier in the season.

Here's everything you need to know for Friday's game:

  • Time: 2:07 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: ABC
  • Live stream: WatchESPN.com
  • Starting pitchers: RHP Zack Wheeler, Phillies (12-7, 2.82 ERA) vs. LHP Jose Quintana, Cardinals (6-7, 2.93 ERA) 
  • Betting info:SportsBookWire.usatoday.com

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Nolan Arenado and Albert Pujols celebrate a home run.

What time is Cardinals vs. Phillies on Friday?

First pitch is scheduled for 2:07 p.m. ET at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

What channel is Cardinals vs. Phillies on?

Friday's game will air on ABC.

How can I live stream Cardinals-Phillies?

You can stream Friday afternoon's Game 1 on WatchESPN.com or on FuboTV.

Who are the Phillies, Cardinals' starting pitchers for Game 1?

Right-hander Zack Wheeler (12-7, 2.82 ERA) takes the mound for the Phillies, making his first career postseason appearance. The Cy Young runner-up last year, Wheeler missed most of September with a forearm injury but returned and gave up just one earned run in 15 innings across three starts to end the regular season.

Acquired for rotation depth at the trade deadline, lefty Jose Quintana (6-7, 2.93 ERA) starts the opener for the Cardinals. Quintana posted a 2.01 ERA in 12 starts for St. Louis after coming over in a trade with the Pirates.

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We’ve put together the upcoming St Louis Cardinals TV schedule with times, channel info, and streaming options in our guide below.

Bally Sports Midwest has the broadcasting rights for most of the (almost every) St Louis Cardinals regular season games. Sometimes, however, games might instead air nationally on channels that include ESPN, FS1, FOX, MLB Network, or TBS.

So, how can you watch the Cardinals game on TV if you don’t have cable?

DIRECTV STREAM is a live streaming service that carries Bally Sports in the viewing area and also offers FOX, FS1, MLB Network, TBS, and ESPN. It’s one of the best sports streaming apps.

You can try DIRECTV STREAM free for 5 days and watch the Cardinals on TV today free.

Don’t live in the St Louis area? MLB.TV serves as the broadcaster of every Out-Of-Market game outside the club’s home region.

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  • Includes ESPN, FOX Sports, local channels (CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX), regional sports networks, and more
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Catch the St Louis Cardinals TV Schedule for 2022 here.

St Louis Cardinals TV Schedule 2022

GameTime (USA)ChannelWild Card SeriesFriday, October 7Phillies vs Cardinals2 pm EDTABCSaturday, October 8Phillies vs Cardinals8:30 pm EDTESPN2Sunday, October 9Phillies vs Cardinals8:30 pm EDTESPN2

More Info on Where You Can Watch the Cardinals Game Today

Regional viewers can stream most of the St Louis Cardinals fixtures live through  DIRECTV STREAM (free 5-day trial). The cord-cutting service’s Choice package contains the Bally Sports Midwest and also has all of the national networks you may need throughout the season.

Viewers living outside the home region can simply watch every Out-Of-Market game online through MLB.TV. The service offers “All Team Package” as well as “Single Team Package”.

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    What channel is today's St. Louis Cardinals game on?

    You can watch St. Louis Cardinals games on Fox, FS1, and ESPN with the Pro plan for $69.99 per month on fuboTV. With fuboTV, a sports-focused streaming service, you'll also get ESPN, NFL Network, MLB Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fight Network and more.

    What channel is the Cardinals game on DirecTV tonight?

    BALLY SPORTS MIDWEST CHANNEL NUMBERS (CARDINALS FOOTPRINT).