The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers will face each other in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on October 11 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial that includes FOX for those who want to watch without traditional cable subscriptions. The article highlights the strong pitching matchup between Tarik Skubal and Jacob Misiorowski, providing details about their regular season performances.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face each other for the second consecutive year in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), starting on October 11 at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. This best-of-seven series will determine which team advances to the World Series. Last year, the Dodgers swept the Brewers and won their second straight World Series title. This year, both teams enter with impressive regular season records: the Brewers finished at 103-59, while the Dodgers were also strong with a 100-win record.
Fans can watch Game 1 for free through DIRECTV (with a five-day trial) or by tuning into FOX, which will broadcast the game from American Family Field in Los Angeles. The Brewers and Padres had a close NLDS, where Milwaukee won three out of four games to advance, while the Dodgers swept San Diego after a narrow 5-3 victory in Game 1.
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For the second year in a row, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers will face off in the NLCS.
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The best-of-7 series determines which National League team moves on to the 2026 World Series.
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It all gets started tonight, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
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Last year, the Dodgers swept the Brewers in four games on the road to their second consecutive World Series win.
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This year, they’re trying to make it three in a row.
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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.
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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.
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They only needed two more games to advance, holding the Braves to just one run per game.
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Milwaukee also opened the NLDS strong against the San Diego Padres, but lost a close Game 3, 4-3.
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In Game 4, the Brewers punched their ticket to the NLCS with a 3-1 win.
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Here’s how to tune in to the Game 1 of the NLCS for free without cable.
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The Dodgers-Brewers NLCS is scheduled to begin with Game 1 today, Oct. 11, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
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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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DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free.
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Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month.
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We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX as part of its 125+ channel options.
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The NLCS opens with a heavyweight pitching matchup.
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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.
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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
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.
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Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service.
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Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture.
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When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones.
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Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.
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