The bid to three-peat continues today as the Los Angeles Dodgers open their 2026 postseason.
As the No. 2 seed in the National League, the Dodgers received a first-round bye, so they’ll be facing off today against an Atlanta Braves squad on one day of rest.
The Braves advanced into the NLDS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday. After taking Game 1, the Braves lost a close Game 2, but a decisive 6-2 victory in Game 3 helped Atlanta punch its ticket to its first NLDS since 2023.
Watch Braves vs. Dodgers for free
- When: Oct. 3, 1 p.m PT / 4 p.m. ET
- Where: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- TV Channel: FOX
During the regular season, the Braves and Dodgers met six times and Atlanta won five of those meetings, outscoring the Dodgers 26-15. Still, the 100-win Dodgers enter the NLDS as the favorites to advance.
Here’s how to tune in to the Game 1 of the best-of-five NLDS without cable.
Braves vs. Dodgers time
Game 1 of the Braves-Dodgers NLDS is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET today, Oct. 3
How to watch Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 1 for free
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Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS schedule
- Game 1: Oct. 3, 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Game 2: Oct. 4, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 3: Oct. 6, 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 4: Oct. 7, 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (FS1)*
- Game 5: Oct. 8, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX)*
*if necessary
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