Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs: August 24, 2026
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Quick Answer
Arizona Diamondbacks face Chicago Cubs on Monday, August 24, 2026, in a Major League Baseball regular-season game at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona. The game starts at 6:40 PM local Phoenix time, which is 9:40 PM ET and 8:40 PM CT.
Why This Match Matters
The game has direct implications for the National League postseason race, with the Chicago Cubs entering the game with a 74-56 record and holding the top NL Wild Card position, while the Arizona Diamondbacks are 68-62 and two games behind the current Wild Card cutoff. In the division standings, the Cubs are second in the NL Central, seven games behind Milwaukee, while the Diamondbacks are third in the NL West, 11 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Both teams enter the matchup with a 4-6 record over their last 10 games, with the Cubs coming off three consecutive losses and Arizona coming off a loss.
Match Timing & Location
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Game: Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
League: Major League Baseball (MLB)
Game Type: Regular Season
Venue: Chase Field
City: Phoenix, Arizona
Local Phoenix Time: 6:40 PM MST
Eastern Time (ET): 9:40 PM
Central Time (CT): 8:40 PM
Mountain Time (MT): 7:40 PM under the standard Mountain Time conversion, while the local time in Phoenix is 6:40 PM MST.
Series: The first game of a three-game series between the teams at Chase Field, scheduled for August 24-26, 2026.
Game Note: The starting pitchers had not been confirmed in the available data and were listed as TBD.
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Head-to-Head Record
The teams entered the August 24 game after three previous meetings during the 2026 season, all of which ended in Chicago Cubs victories, giving the Cubs a 3-0 record against the Diamondbacks this season.
May 1, 2026: Chicago Cubs 6-5 Arizona Diamondbacks.
May 2, 2026: Chicago Cubs 2-0 Arizona Diamondbacks.
May 3, 2026: Chicago Cubs 8-4 Arizona Diamondbacks.
The three previous games were played in Chicago, while the next three meetings are scheduled at Chase Field on August 24, 25 and 26.
Historical Matchups
The Arizona Diamondbacks hold a slight edge in the all-time regular-season series against the Chicago Cubs, with 100 wins compared with 93 losses according to the available data. Including postseason games, the overall record is 103-93 in favor of Arizona.
The teams have met once in the postseason, in the 2007 NL Division Series, when the Diamondbacks swept the Cubs 3-0.
Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 Chicago Cubs — October 3, 2007.
Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks 8-4 Chicago Cubs — October 4, 2007.
Game 3: Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 Chicago Cubs — October 6, 2007.
In recent seasons, Arizona won the 2023 season series against Chicago 6-1, while the 2024 series ended 3-3 and the Cubs won the 2025 regular-season series 4-3. Chicago also recorded its largest win over Arizona in the available historical data, defeating the Diamondbacks 16-4 on August 1, 2017.
Standings Entering the Match
Chicago Cubs
Record: 74-56
Division: NL Central
Position: Second
Games Behind Division Leader: 7
Winning Percentage: .569
Last 10 Games: 4-6
Current Streak: Three consecutive losses
NL Wild Card: First among the Wild Card teams.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Record: 68-62
Division: NL West
Position: Third
Games Behind Division Leader: 11
Winning Percentage: .523
Last 10 Games: 4-6
Current Streak: One-game losing streak
NL Wild Card: Two games behind the current Wild Card cutoff.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Chicago Cubs game?
A: The game is scheduled for Monday, August 24, 2026.
Q: Where is the Cubs vs. Diamondbacks game being played?
A: The game will be played at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Q: What time does the game start in Phoenix?
A: The game starts at 6:40 PM local Phoenix time, MST.
Q: What is the 2026 season record between the Cubs and Diamondbacks?
A: The Chicago Cubs won all three meetings between the teams before the August 24 game, giving them a 3-0 lead in the season series.
Q: Where do the two teams stand in the NL Wild Card race?
A: Chicago enters in the top NL Wild Card position, while Arizona is two games behind the current Wild Card cutoff.
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