The next chapter in an escalating postseason rivalry is about to unfold.
Following a decisive victory over the Cincinnati Reds, the Dodgers are gearing up for a significant challenge. The National League Division Series kicks off on Saturday, October 4th, with the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers.
With an impressive regular season record of 98-64, the Dodgers secured home-field advantage. Meanwhile, the Phillies clinched their playoff position after a surprising win against the New York Mets in the NL East last month.
Game 1 of the NLDS is set for tonight, and you won’t need cable to catch the action. So, when’s the first pitch? And who’s stepping up to the mound as the excitement ramps up in South Philadelphia?
- When: October 4th, 6:38 PM ET/3:38 PM PT
- Where: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
- Channel: TBS (rebroadcast on TruTV and HBO Max)
- Streaming: DirectV (offering a free trial), Sling TV
The Dodgers, fresh off their win against Cincinnati, are under the watchful eye of oddsmakers as the postseason picture becomes clearer.
For those without cable, here’s how you can stream Game 1 for free:
How to Watch Dodgers and Phillies Game 1 for Free
If you’re without cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to access TBS. One solid option is DirectV, which offers a five-day free trial and starts at $59.99 per month. It includes a variety of genre packs.
If a full subscription feels like too much right now, consider the Sling Orange Day Pass. For just $4.99, you can enjoy 24-hour access to Sling TV Orange, which includes TBS.
Starting Pitchers for Dodgers vs. Phillies
Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (RHP): He finished the regular season strong with three consecutive scoreless starts (14 IP) and is poised to make his postseason debut.
Phillies: Christopher Sanchez (LHP): With a record of 13–5 and a 2.50 ERA, he’s stepping in to pitch Game 1 due to Zack Wheeler’s season-ending surgery. Sanchez led MLB pitchers in BWAR and ranked high in FWAR as well.
Dodgers vs. Phillies NLDS Schedule
All times are in ET:
- Game 1: Saturday, October 4th, 6:38 PM (TBS, HBO Max)
- Game 2: Monday, October 6th, 6:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)
- Game 3: Tuesday, October 8th, 9:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)
- Game 4: Wednesday, October 9th, 6:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)*
- Game 5: Friday, October 11th, 8:08 PM (TBS, HBO Max)*
Citizens Bank Park is expected to be electric. Whether you’re cheering for the Dodgers or rooting for the Phillies, there are plenty of ways to catch all the action for free tonight.
