The MLB playoffs are in full swing. The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the NLCS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in their Division Series in four games, getting that much closer to their second consecutive championship. The Milwaukee Brewers, who are in search of their first-ever World Series title, are now tied with the Chicago Cubs and are headed for Game 5 of their Division Series. The Cubs won Game 4 on Thursday 6-0, forcing the tiebreaker that will be this Saturday, Oct. 11.
Saturday’s Cubs vs. Brewers game will air on TBS, truTV and stream on HBO Max; here’s a look at the odds on the upcoming game, and how to watch.
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How to watch 2025 MLB NLDS Games: 
Dates: Oct. 4-11, 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, Game 3 is on Wednesday, Oct. 8 and, if necessary, Games 4 and 5 will take place on Oct. 9 and Oct. 11.
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.
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.
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.
Try free at DirecTV2025 MLB NLDS Schedule:
All times Eastern
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Dodgers vs. Phillies:
Game 1: Saturday Oct. 4 at 6:38 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 2: Monday Oct. 6 at 6:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 3: Wednesday Oct. 8, 9:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 4: Thursday Oct. 9, 6:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Cubs vs. Brewers:
Game 1: Saturday Oct. 4 at 2:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 2: Monday Oct. 6 at 9:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 3: Wednesday Oct. 8, 5:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 4: Thursday Oct. 9, 9:08 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Game 5: Saturday Oct. 11, 4:38 p.m. (TBS/TruTV/HBO Max)
Who is playing in the 2025 MLB Playoffs?National League
â—† Milwaukee Brewers
â—† Philadelphia Phillies
â—† Los Angeles Dodgers
â—† Chicago Cubs
American League
â—† Toronto Blue Jays
â—† Seattle Mariners
â—† New York Yankees
â—† Detroit Tigers
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