How to Watch Dodgers vs. Braves in the 2026 NLDS on DIRECTV: Schedule, Channels and Streaming
One of the National League's best October rivalries is back. The Atlanta Braves beat the Phillies 6-2 in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series on Thursday night, and now they visit the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in a best-of-five National League Division Series. Game 1 is Saturday, October 3, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on FOX at Dodger Stadium, with Spanish on FOX Deportes and streaming on FOX One.
Here's the full series schedule, the DIRECTV channels to save and how to stream every game.
Dodgers vs. Braves NLDS schedule
All times Eastern. Every game also airs in Spanish on FOX Deportes and streams on FOX One.
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sat., Oct. 3 | Braves at Dodgers | 4 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 2 | Sun., Oct. 4 | Braves at Dodgers | 8 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 3 | Tue., Oct. 6 | Dodgers at Braves | 6 p.m. | FOX or FS1 |
| Game 4* | Wed., Oct. 7 | Dodgers at Braves | 6 p.m. | FOX or FS1 |
| Game 5* | Fri., Oct. 9 | Braves at Dodgers | 8 p.m. | FOX or FS1 |
*If necessary. MLB lists Games 3 through 5 as "FOX/FS1," so check your guide on game day. Early listings put a Game 5 on FOX. Games 3 and 4 are at Truist Park in Atlanta, and all times can change. For both National League series in one place, see our 2026 NLDS guide.
What channel is Dodgers vs. Braves on DIRECTV?
Game 1 is on FOX, so you'll watch it on your local FOX station. The channel number depends on your market. Search "FOX" in the guide, or see what channel FOX is in your area. Game 2 moves to FS1 on channel 219, which comes with ENTERTAINMENT and higher packages. Every game is a national broadcast, so you don't need a regional sports network for this series.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Included with |
|---|---|---|
| FOX (local station) | Varies by market | Core packages where locals are offered |
| FS1 | 219 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| FOX Deportes (Spanish) | 465 | Spanish-language packages; check your lineup |
| MLB Network (studio shows) | 213 | CHOICE and higher |
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How to stream Dodgers vs. Braves
Every NLDS game streams on FOX One. DIRECTV has said FOX One is included with qualifying plans: open the FOX One app, choose TV provider sign-in, pick DIRECTV and use your DIRECTV login. Which FOX channels unlock depends on your package. Our guide to FOX One with DIRECTV walks through the steps.
The DIRECTV app works on phones and tablets, too. Sign in with your DIRECTV account and tune to FS1 or, where it's available to stream, your local FOX station. MLB says postseason games on FOX and FS1 are also available to MLB.TV subscribers who sign in through a participating pay TV provider.
Watch or listen in Spanish
- TV: FOX Deportes carries every NLDS game in Spanish. It's channel 465 on DIRECTV in Spanish-language packages.
- Radio: ESPN Radio has national English-language audio of every postseason game.
Series preview
- Three-peat chase: the NL West champion Dodgers are the No. 2 seed and are trying to win a third straight World Series. Atlanta is the No. 3 seed.
- Atlanta had LA's number: the Braves went 5-1 against the Dodgers this season, including a three-game sweep at Truist Park in late August. Chris Sale capped it with an 11-strikeout, five-hit shutout in a 1-0 win over Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
- October history: this is the teams' sixth postseason meeting. Atlanta won the 2021 NLCS in six games, and the Dodgers won the 2020 NLCS in seven. Los Angeles has won three of the five previous series.
- How Atlanta got here: Matt Olson, Ozzie Albies and Michael Harris II all homered in Game 3 against Philadelphia. Opener Ray Kerr gave the Braves 3 1/3 scoreless, one-hit innings, and Sale got the final four outs. It was Atlanta's first winner-take-all postseason win since Game 7 of the 1996 NLCS.
- Game 1 pitching: neither team had announced a starter as of Friday morning. Yamamoto is expected to start for Los Angeles, ahead of Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. Sale won't be available before Game 2 after pitching in relief Thursday, so Atlanta could open with Grant Holmes or J.R. Ritchie, possibly behind a lefty opener.
- Ohtani watch: Shohei Ohtani is back in the lineup after right biceps and left knee injuries, but he isn't expected to pitch.
Plan your Saturday on DIRECTV
Game 1 is the second of four Division Series games on Saturday. White Sox at Guardians starts at 1 p.m. ET on TBS (channel 247) and truTV (channel 246), Yankees at Rays follows at 6:30 p.m. ET on the same channels, and Padres at Brewers closes the night at 8:30 p.m. ET on FS1. Our 2026 ALDS guide covers the American League side.
The NLCS starts Sunday, October 11, on FOX or FS1. Compare DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884 before first pitch.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Dodgers vs. Braves Game 1?
First pitch is 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
What channel is the Dodgers-Braves game on DIRECTV?
Game 1 is on your local FOX station, and Game 2 is on FS1, channel 219. Games 3 through 5 are on FOX or FS1.
Do I need a regional sports network to watch?
No. Postseason games are national broadcasts on FOX or FS1, with FOX Deportes in Spanish.
Can I stream the series?
Yes. Every game streams on FOX One, and DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account.
When would Game 5 be played?
If needed, Game 5 is Friday, October 9, at 8 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium.
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Details reviewed October 2, 2026. Starting pitchers, the networks for Games 3 through 5 and all game times can change. Channel lineups, packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. MLB, FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.