The Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series with a win over the Phillies Thursday in an extra-innings pitching duel that ended with a stunning walk-off error.
Up next, the defending World Series champions will face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS.
Here’s what to know about the NLCS and the game schedule.
When will the Dodgers play next?
After clinching the NL Division Series over Philadelphia Thursday with a 2-1 win at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles is moving on to the NL Championship Series. Game 1 is scheduled for Monday.
- Game 1: Monday, Oct. 13 in Milwaukee
- Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14 in Milwaukee
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 16 in Los Angeles
- Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17 in Los Angeles
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 18 in Los Angeles
- Game 6 (if necessary): Monday, Oct. 20 in Milwaukee
- Game 7 (if necessary): Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Milwaukee
Who will the Dodgers play next?
During the regular season, the Brewers were a perfect 6-0 against the Dodgers. Outside of a 9-1 blowout July 7, every game was decided by 1 or 2 runs. Milwaukee has won eight straight over LA dating back to last season. The Dodgers’ last win over Milwaukee was a 7-2 victory Aug. 13, 2024.
What is the NLCS format?
Unlike the three-game wildcard series and five-game NLDS, the NLCS is a full seven-game series. The higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and, if necessary, 6 and 7 with three games at the lower-seed’s stadium in between. Milwaukee is the No. 1 seed in the National League playoff bracket with the Dodgers at No. 3 and Cubs at No. 4.
What’s happening in the American League?
Toronto secured a spot in the ALCS with a four-game victory over the Yankees, eliminating the Dodgers opponent in last year’s World Series. The Blue Jays will face the Seattle Mariners, who defeated the Detroit Tigers in a 15-inning winner-take-all Game 5.
When is the World Series?
The first game of the world Series is scheduled for Oct. 24 with a potential Halloween night matchup. All game times are yet to be determined.
- Game 1: Oct. 24
- Game 2: Oct. 25
- Game 3: Oct. 27
- Game 4: oct. 28
- Game 5 (if necessary): Oct. 29
- Game 6 (if necessary): Oct. 31
- Game 7 (if necessary): Nov. 1
What TV channels are the ALDS, NLDS on?
ALCS games will air on FOX and FS1.
TBS will broadcast the NLCS games.
How to stream the ALDS, NLDS live online
The ALCS action can be streamed on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.
NLCS games can be streamed on TBS.com, the TBS app and HBO Max.
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