How To Watch the MLB NLDS: Mets vs. Phillies, Padres vs. Dodgers: how to stream, who’s playing and more

The MLB’s National League Division Series begins this Saturday with games set between the New York Mets vs. the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. the San Diego Padres. The winners of these two series will go on to compete in the National League Championship Series which is scheduled to begin on Oct. 13. Here’s a primer on everything you need to know about the MLB National League Division Series that starts on October 5 and where to watch every game.

How to watch the MLB NLDS Game 1:

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Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024

TV Channel: Fox, FS1

Streaming: Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, and more

Where to watch the San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 1 of the NLDS on TV:

The Padres vs. Dodgers game will air on FS1 starting at 8:30 p.m. ET. on Oct. 5.

Where to watch the New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies Game 1 of the NLDS on TV:

The Phillies vs. Mets game will air on Fox starting at 1 p.m. ET. on Oct. 5.

Where to watch the NLDS without cable:

You can tune into Fox and FS1 on Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.

Who is competing in the MLB Division Series?

Four teams advanced out of the MLB Wild Card series to earn spots in their League’s division series. The American League teams competing in the ALDS are the New York Yankees, the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians. The four teams competing in the National League Division Series are the Philadelphia Phillies, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets.

2024 MLB Playoff Schedule:

All times Eastern

Here’s a full rundown of the schedule for the MLB postseason.

MLB Playoffs Schedule

• Wild Card Series: October 1-3

• Division Series: October 5-12

• League Championship Series: October 13-22

• World Series: October 24 – November 2

2024 MLB Division Series Schedule:

Saturday, Oct. 5

• ALDS Game 1, Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Guardians, 1 p.m. ET (TBS, Max)

• NLDS Game 1, NY Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies, 4 p.m. (FOX)

• ALDS Game 1, Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees, 6:30 p.m. (TBS, Max)

• NLDS Game 1, San Diego Padres @ LA Dodgers, 8:30 p.m. (FS1)

Sunday, Oct. 6

• NLDS Game 2, NY Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies, 4 p.m. ET (FS1)

• NLDS Game 2, San Diego Padres @ LA Dodgers, 8 p.m. (FS1)

Monday, Oct. 7

• ALDS Game 2, Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Guardians, 4 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, Max)

• ALDS Game 2, Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees, 7:30 p.m. (TBS, truTV, Max)

Tuesday, Oct. 8

• NLDS Game 3, LA Dodgers @ San Diego Padres (FOX/FS1)

• NLDS Game 3, Philadelphia Phillies @ NY Mets (FOX/FS1)

Wednesday, Oct. 9

• ALDS Game 3, New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals (TBS, truTV, Max)

• ALDS Game 3, Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers (TBS, truTV, Max)

• NLDS Game 4, LA Dodgers @ San Diego Padres (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

• NLDS Game 4, Philadelphia Phillies @ NY Mets, Game 4 (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

Thursday, Oct. 10

• ALDS Game 4, New York Yankees @ Kansas City (TBS, truTV, Max) – if necessary

• ALDS Game 4, Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers (TBS, truTV, Max) if necessary

Friday, Oct. 11

• NLDS Game 5, San Diego Padres @ LA Dodgers (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

• NLDS Game 5, NY Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

Saturday, Oct. 12

• ALDS Game 5, Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees (TBS, Max) – if necessary

• ALDS Game 5, Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Guardians (TBS, Max) – if necessary

Every way to watch MLB Playoff games this season: