Dodgers NLDS tickets so wildly cheap that fans will pay less than $1 per degree of heat

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Valentina Martinez

Quick Summary

Tickets for Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium are selling for less than $100, despite expected temperatures over 98 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. The early start time of 1 p.m. was determined by the Padres' victory in their wild-card series against the Cubs, pushing Los Angeles to an earlier kickoff and avoiding scheduling conflicts with San Diego's game. The article focuses on the unusually low ticket prices for a playoff game at Dodger Stadium.
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Story summary

Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 1 Set for Blazing Conditions

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday, October 3, with temperatures expected to soar to a scorching 100 degrees Fahrenheit at Dodger Stadium. Despite this extreme heat, ticket prices have remained affordable, allowing fans to experience one of the hottest postseason games at Dodger Stadium since 2017.

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Preparation and Safety Measures

Emergency medical teams are on standby around the stadium, and the Dodgers have encouraged fans to wear hats and apply sunscreen. Despite these conditions, the Braves, who come from Atlanta, seem relatively unfazed by the heat.

Game Preview

The game promises to be a spectacle of baseball and endurance as both teams battle under triple-digit temperatures. Fans are advised to stay hydrated and seek shade where possible during this historic matchup. Where to Watch: If you don't have cable, DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial for live streaming the game.

Stay cool and enjoy the action!

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📰 Dodgers NLDS Against Braves
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Topics

Dodgers Game 1 NLDS Padres the National League Division Series

Subjects

Dodgers ORG · 6× Padres ORG · 3× Braves ORG · 1× Brewers ORG · 1× Chicago GPE · 1× Cubs ORG · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Phillies ORG · 1× San Diego ORG · 1×

Narrative

For those wondering about the early start time for a Dodgers playoff game, the wild-card series between the Padres and Cubs determined whether LA would get the 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. slot.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-01
🔮 Temperatures at Dodger Stadium are expected to reach upward of 98 degrees.
2026-10-01 · New York Post
Dodgers NLDS tickets so wildly cheap that fans will pay less than $1 per degree of heat · assertive framing

Claims (9 extracted, 0 hedged)

Game 1 of the National League Division Series is slated to be a hot one, literally. asserted
Game → slat → Series
First pitch between the Dodgers and Phillies or Braves (depending on who wins Game 3 of the wild-card series Thursday) is set for 1 p.m. Saturday. asserted
who → depend → p.m.
Temperatures at Dodger Stadium are expected to reach upward of 98 degrees. asserted
Temperatures → expect → degrees
While there certainly won’t be an autumn breeze for October baseball in Los Angeles, Dodgers fans can purchase tickets at a reasonable price for Game 1 of the NLDS. asserted
fans → purchase → NLDS
Tickets have gone lower than $100, meaning fans can watch the back-to-back World Series champions for a price that likely matches the 90-degree weather. asserted
that → go → weather
For those wondering about the early start time for a Dodgers playoff game, the wild-card series between the Padres and Cubs determined whether LA would get the 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. slot. asserted
LA → wonder → slot
Since the Padres beat Chicago, the Dodgers were pushed to the 1 p.m. start time and San Diego received the evening slot to avoid any overlap between the two NLDS matchups. asserted
Diego → beat → matchups
While the Padres already know their NLDS opponent in the Brewers, the Dodgers still are waiting. asserted
Dodgers → know → Brewers
Regardless of who they face, the Dodgers are set for a heated Game 1. asserted
Dodgers → face → Game
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