Where to watch Mets game against the Padres tonight (8/17): FREE MLB live stream
| Game Time | TV Channel | What’s the venue? | Live Stream | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:10 p.m. ET | SNY | Citi Field | DIRECTV | Yes — DIRECTV |
The New York Mets are at home tonight as they take on the San Diego Padres for the start of a new series.
The game will air from Citi Field in Queens, New York, on Monday, Aug. 17 at 7:10 p.m. ET on SNY. That means you can watch it on DIRECTV, which offers a free trial long enough to cover the entire series.
It is the first of a three-game series, each of which will air on SNY. The Mets are headed into the game with a strong impression of momentum after winning every game in a series against the Washington Nationals.
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If you’re an out-of-market fan looking to watch each Mets/Padres game of the Aug. 17 series, you can still catch it with MLB.TV. Certain games on the service are can get blacked out, however, so consider the fine print when you’re signing up.
Here are some of the highlights from Mets game against the Nationals on Aug. 16, which the Mets won 4-3, courtesy of the official MLB YouTube channel:
Where to watch Mets vs. Padres
Here’s everything you need to know about tonight’s game:
- Date: Monday, Aug. 17, 2026
- Time: 7:10 p.m ET
- Location: Citi Field
- TV channel: SNY
- Live stream: DIRECTV
You can watch the Aug. 17 game between the Mets and the Padres on SNY with DIRECTV, or even MLB.TV if you’re out of market.