The MLB playoffs are in full swing and this weekend, we’re headed into the Division Series. The remaining teams in the National League Division Series are the Los Angeles Dodgers, who face the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers. Could this be the year that the Brewers finally win a Championship? Will the Dodgers repeat their 2024 World Series win? We’ll be tuning in to see where this post-season goes. It all begins with Game 1 of the NLDS series on Saturday.
Both series will run from Oct. 4-10 (if all five games are necessary) and they will air on TBS, truTV and stream on HBO Max; here’s a look at the odds on each of the upcoming games in the NLDS, and a breakdown of every game and how to watch below.
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How to watch 2025 MLB NLDS Games:
Dates: Oct. 4-10, 2025
TV channels: TBS, truTV
Streaming: DirecTV, HBO Max and more
When are the MLB’s 2025 NLDS games?
There are four teams playing in two best-of-five MLB MLDS series this week; the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs and the L.A. Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies. 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 NLDS be on in 2025?
MLB NLDS games will be broadcast on TBS and truTV; a complete, detailed game schedule is below.
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How to watch MLB NLDS 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.
DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier gets you access to TBS and truTV, the channels you need to watch the MLB NLDS 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.
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2025 MLB NLDS Schedule:
All times Eastern
Dodgers vs. Phillies:
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Game 1: Saturday Oct. 4 at 6:38 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 2: Monday Oct. 6 at 6:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 3: Wednesday Oct. 8, time TBD (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday Oct. 9, time TBD (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday Oct. 11, time TBD (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Cubs vs. Brewers:
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Game 1: Saturday Oct. 4 at 2:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 2: Monday Oct. 6 at 9:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 3: Wednesday Oct. 8, time TBD (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday Oct. 9, time TBD (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday Oct. 11, time TBD (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
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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