White Sox Gameday Info: 2026 AL Wild Game 1

The White Sox’s improbable postseason run begins today against the Houston Astros.

Here’s everything you need to know for the game and where to watch it!

No. 6 White Sox (84-78) @ No. 3 Astros (81-81)

Fast Facts

• First Pitch: 4:00 PM CT
• Location: Daikin Park • Houston, Texas

Broadcast Information

• Watch: Peacock or NBCSN (Channel 1211 for most Xfinity subscribers in major markets)
• Listen: ESPN Chicago WMVP 1000 AM

Probable Pitchers

• Hagen Smith, LHP (White Sox) vs. AJ Blubaugh, RHP (Astros)

White Sox Starting Lineup

1. Sam Antonacci – LF
2. Kyle Teel – C
3. Miguel Vargas – 3B
4. Munetaka Murakami – 1B
5. Andrew Benintendi – DH
6. Tristan Peters – CF
7. Braden Montgomery – RF
8. Chase Meidroth – 2B
9. Colson Montgomery – SS

Astros Starting Lineup

1. Jeremy Pena – SS
2. Yordan Alvarez – DH
3. Isaac Paredes – 3B
4. Jose Altuve – 2B
5. Yainer Diaz – C
6. Christian Walker – 1B
7. Lucas Spence – CF
8. Cam Smith – RF
9. Taylor Trammell – LF

*Lineups subject to change

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