For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers will face off in the NLCS. The best-of-7 series determines which National League team moves on to the 2026 World Series.
It all gets started tonight, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Last year, the Dodgers swept the Brewers in four games on the road to their second consecutive World Series win. This year, they’re trying to make it three in a row. To do that, they’ll have to get past the Brewers, who finished the regular season with the best record in the MLB at 103-59. The Dodgers were the only other 100-win team this season.
Watch Dodgers vs. Brewers for free
- When: Oct. 11, 5 p.m PT / 8 p.m. ET
- Where: American Family Field (Los Angeles, California)
- How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
- TV Channel: FOX
In the NLDS, the Dodgers opened with a strong 5-3 victory over the Braves before dropping Game 2. They only needed two more games to advance, holding the Braves to just one run per game.
Milwaukee also opened the NLDS strong against the San Diego Padres, but lost a close Game 3, 4-3. In Game 4, the Brewers punched their ticket to the NLCS with a 3-1 win.
Here’s how to tune in to the Game 1 of the NLCS for free without cable.
Dodgers vs. Brewers start time
The Dodgers-Brewers NLCS is scheduled to begin with Game 1 today, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
How to watch Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Game 1 for free
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the NLCS for free.
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Dodgers vs. Brewers starting pitchers
The NLCS opens with a heavyweight pitching matchup. Midseason acquisition Tarik Skubal (12-7, 2.72 ERA) starts for the Dodgers, while Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA) will be on the mound for the Brewers.
Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS schedule
- Game 1: Oct. 11, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX)
- Game 2: Oct. 12, 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET (FOX or FS1)
- Game 3: Oct. 14, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 4: Oct. 15, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 5: Oct. 16, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (FS1)*
- Game 6: Oct. 18, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)*
- Game 7: Oct. 19, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX or FS1)*
*if necessary
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