Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers: How to watch Game 1 of the NLCS, full schedule and everything else you need to know

The NLCS is set to begin this Monday, Oct. 13 with two of the National Leagues most dominant teams of the season facing off. The Los Angeles Dodgers, No. 1 in the NL West, will visit the Milwaukee Brewers, No. 1 in the NL Central division, to kick off the best-of-seven series. The Brewers and Dodgers have previously met six times this season, with the Brewers winning every game. Can the Dodgers win this series and make it to the World Series for a second year in a row? Will the Brewers finally win a Fall Classic? We’ll have to wait to see how this all shakes out. The winner of this series will face the winner of the ALCS between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners at the World Series, which is scheduled to begin Friday, Oct. 24.

Game 1, and every other game, of the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS series will air on TBS, truTV and stream on HBO Max; here’s how to watch.

How to watch Game 1 of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers:

Date: Oct. 13, 2025

Time: 8:08 p.m. ET

TV channels: TBS, truTV

Streaming: DirecTV, HBO Max and more

When is Game 1 of the 2025 NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and L.A. Dodgers?

The Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers NLCS series begins on Monday, October 13. Game 1 will begin at 8:08 p.m. ET/5:08 p.m. PT.

What channel will Game 1 of the 2025 NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and L.A. Dodgers be on?

All MLB NLCS games will be broadcast on TBS and truTV; a complete, detailed game schedule is below.

How to watch MLB NLCS games without cable:

You can stream TBS and truTV on platforms like DirecTV and Hulu + Live TV, and the games will also be available on HBO Max.

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2025 MLB NLCS Schedule:

All times Eastern