It all comes down to the final four teams left in the American League as they vie for a spot in this year’s World Series. Starting on Oct. 4, the best-of-five American League Division Series begins; the New York Yankees, who defeated the Red Sox in the Wild Card round, will face the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Detroit Tigers, who defeated the Cleveland Guardians, and will now face the Seattle Mariners. Both series will run from Oct. 4-10 (if all five games are necessary) and will air on either Fox or FS1; here’s a look at the odds on each of the upcoming games in the ALDS, and a breakdown of every game and how to watch below.
How to watch 2025 MLB ALDS Games:
Dates: Oct. 4-10, 2025
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TV channels: Fox, FS1
Streaming: DirecTV, Fubo, FoxONE and more
When are the MLB’s 2025 ALDS games?
There are four teams playing in two best-of-five MLB ALDS series this week: the New York Yankees vs. the Toronto Blue Jays and the Detroit Tigers vs. the Seattle Mariners. For both series, the schedule is as follows: Game 1 will be on Saturday, Oct. 4, Game 2 is on Sunday, Oct. 5, Game 3 is on Tuesday, Oct. 7, and, if necessary, Games 4 and 5 will take place on Oct. 8 and Oct. 10.
What channels will MLB ALDS be on in 2025?
MLB ALDS games will be broadcast on Fox and FS1; a complete game schedule is below.
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How to watch MLB ALDS games without cable:
You can stream FOX and FS1 on platforms like DirecTV and Fubo, and the games will also be available on FOX’s new streaming platform FOX One.
DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier gets you access to Fox and FS1, the channels you need to watch the MLB ALDS series, plus The CW, ABC, CBS and Fox, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty more local Regional Sports Networks.
DirecTV also offers unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN+’s new streaming tier, ESPN unlimited.
The best part is, currently, you can try all this out free for 5 days. So if you’re interested in trying out a live TV streaming service but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV Stream.
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Fubo TV gives you access to 100+ live channels, including Fox and FS1, and many more so you can watch every ALDS game in one place. The cheapest plan starts at $85/month, making the live TV streaming service a significant investment. However, the inclusion of ESPN unlimited, a $30/month value, is a great deal if you watch sports year-round. Fubo subscribers also get access to ESPN unlimited, and unlimited cloud DVR storage.
Currently, the platform is offering a free trial, allowing you to explore everything it has to offer risk-free.
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With a subscription to FOX One, you can tune in to all your favorite FOX channels like FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and local FOX stations all in one place. That means you can watch the both ALDS series all in one place.
FOX One offers live programming, as well as shows and movies on demand. At launch, the base price for FOX One will cost $19.99 a month, or you can save with an annual subscription for $199.99. FOX Nation fans can even bundle it with FOX One for $24.99 a month, or opt for an annual subscription, which nets out to $19.99/month – that’s like getting a year of FOX Nation free.
You can also bundle FOX One with ESPN’s newly revamped streaming service for $39.99/month.
$19.99/month at FOX
2025 MLB ALDS Schedule:
All times Eastern
Yankees vs. Blue Jays:
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Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 4:08 p.m. (Fox)
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Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4:08 p.m. (FS1)
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Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 7 (Fox/FS1)
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Game 4 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 8 (Fox/FS1)
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Game 5 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 10 (Fox/FS1)
Tigers vs. Mariners:
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Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4 at 8:38 p.m. (FS1)
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Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 5 at 8:03 p.m. (FS1)
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Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 7 (Fox/FS1)
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Game 4 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 8 (Fox/FS1)
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Game 5 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 10 (Fox/FS1)
Who is playing in the 2025 MLB Playoffs?
National League
◆ Milwaukee Brewers
◆ Philadelphia Phillies
◆ Los Angeles Dodgers
◆ Chicago Cubs
American League
◆ Toronto Blue Jays
◆ Seattle Mariners
◆ New York Yankees
◆ Detroit Tigers
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