What channel is Brewers vs. Cubs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch NLDS Game 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News
NL Central rivals meet in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday afternoon, with the Brewers hosting the Cubs to begin the contentious best-of-five series.
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Milwaukee overtook Chicago to run away with the division title, buoyed by a mid-summer surge. But now, it’s the Cubs riding a bit of momentum with a shot at redemption.
Chicago just won its first postseason series since 2017, vanquishing the Padres in a best-of-three Wild Card Series showdown. Pete Crow-Armstrong (three hits) and Michael Busch (solo HR) fueled the offense in the decisive Game 3, while six Cubs pitchers combined to allow just one run.
Meanwhile, the Brewers earned the luxury of a first-round bye after winning 97 games and touting the best record in baseball for the first time since 1982. In Game 1, the Brewers will turn to right-hander Freddy Peralta, who won 17 games with a 2.70 ERA in the regular season.
The Cubs took the season series from the Brewers, 7-6. These two teams are certainly familiar with one another, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell having previously managed the Brewers for nine years.
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Here’s everything that you need to know about watching Game 1 of the NLDS between the Brewers and Cubs, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Brewers vs. Cubs on today?
Game 1 of Brewers vs. Cubs will air nationally on TBS, with Alex Faust, Ron Darling and Lauren Jbara on the call.
Viewers can stream the game live with DirecTV.
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Brewers vs. Cubs start time
Time:Â 2:08 p.m. ET | 1:08 p.m. CT
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First pitch of Game 1 of the NLDS is set for 2:08 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 4.
The game will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since the Brewers won the NL Central and captured the No. 1 seed in the National League.
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MLB playoff schedule 2025Division Series scheduleSaturday, Oct. 4
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs
2:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
ALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees
4:08 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers
6:38 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Tigers
8:38 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
Sunday, Oct. 5
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
ALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees
4:08 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Tigers
8:03 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
Monday, Oct. 6
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers
6:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs
9:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
ALDS Game 3: Tigers vs. Mariners
4:08 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Blue Jays
8:08 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
ALDS Game 4: Tigers vs. Mariners*
3:08 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
NLDS Game 3: Cubs vs. Brewers
5:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Blue Jays*
7:08 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
NLDS Game 3: Dodgers vs. Phillies
9:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
*If necessary; if only one ALDS Game 4, it will start at 7:08 p.m. ET
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Thursday, Oct. 9
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
NLDS Game 4: Dodgers vs. Phillies*
6:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 4: Cubs vs. Brewers*
9:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
*If necessary; if only one NLDS Game 4, it will start at 7:08 p.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 10
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Tigers*
4:40 p.m.
FS1, Fubo
ALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees*
8:08 p.m.
Fox, Fubo
*If necessary; if only one Game 5, it will start at 8:08 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 11
Game
Time (ET)
TV channel
NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs*
4:38 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers*
8:08 p.m.
TBS, DirecTV
*If necessary; if only one Game 5, it will start at 8:08 p.m. ET
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