How to Watch Padres vs. Brewers in the 2026 NLDS on DIRECTV: Schedule, Channels and Streaming
Baseball's best regular-season team finally gets its October opponent. The San Diego Padres swept the Cubs in the Wild Card Series, finishing it with a 4-1 win at Petco Park on Wednesday, and now they head to Milwaukee to face the NL's No. 1 seed, the Milwaukee Brewers, in a best-of-five National League Division Series. Game 1 is Saturday, October 3, at 8:30 p.m. ET (7:30 p.m. CT, 5:30 p.m. PT) on FS1 at American Family Field, 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.
Padres vs. Brewers 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 | Padres at Brewers | 8:30 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 2 | Sun., Oct. 4 | Padres at Brewers | 4 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 3 | Tue., Oct. 6 | Brewers at Padres | 9:30 p.m. | FS1 or FOX |
| Game 4* | Wed., Oct. 7 | Brewers at Padres | 10 p.m. | FS1 or FOX |
| Game 5* | Fri., Oct. 9 | Padres at Brewers | 4:30 p.m. | FS1 or FOX |
*If necessary. MLB lists Games 3 through 5 as "FOX/FS1," and early listings show FS1, so check your guide on game day. If this is the only NLDS that needs a Game 5, MLB says it would start at 8 p.m. ET instead. Games 3 and 4 are at Petco Park in San Diego. For both National League series, see our 2026 NLDS guide.
What channel is Padres vs. Brewers on DIRECTV?
The first two games are on FS1, channel 219, which comes with ENTERTAINMENT and higher packages. If a later game lands on FOX, you'll find it on your local FOX station; the number depends on your market, so see what channel FOX is in your area. Every game is a national broadcast, so you don't need a regional sports network for this series.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Included with |
|---|---|---|
| FS1 | 219 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| FOX (local station) | Varies by market | Core packages where locals are offered |
| FOX Deportes (Spanish) | 465 | Spanish-language packages; check your lineup |
| MLB Network (studio shows) | 213 | CHOICE and higher |
Not sure FS1 is in your package? Call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check your lineup.
How to stream Padres vs. Brewers
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.
You can also watch FS1 in the DIRECTV app on a phone or tablet. MLB says postseason games on FOX and FS1 are 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
- Milwaukee's record year: the Brewers went 103-59, the best record in baseball for the second straight year and the franchise's first 100-win season.
- San Diego's edge: the Padres won four of six head-to-head games this season, including a three-game sweep at Petco Park in August.
- First October meeting: both franchises began play in 1969, but they've never met in the postseason.
- Game 1 pitching: Milwaukee is expected to start NL Cy Young front-runner Jacob Misiorowski, who went 16-5 and led the majors with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts and a 0.80 WHIP. Logan Henderson lines up for Game 2. San Diego hasn't named a Game 1 starter; Walker Buehler or Robbie Ray is the likely choice, with Michael King expected in Game 2.
- King in October: King carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning against the Cubs and has a 2.05 career postseason ERA.
- Tatis is hot: Fernando Tatis Jr. had a 1.066 OPS and eight home runs over the final month, then led off the Wild Card Series with a homer. Closer Mason Miller anchors a deep Padres bullpen.
Plan your weekend on DIRECTV
Game 1 closes a four-game Division Series Saturday. Braves at Dodgers starts at 4 p.m. ET on FOX, and the American League has White Sox at Guardians at 1 p.m. ET and Yankees at Rays at 6:30 p.m. ET, both on TBS (channel 247) and truTV (channel 246). Our 2026 ALDS guide has those details. On Sunday, Game 2 of this series is the 4 p.m. ET game on FS1.
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 Padres vs. Brewers Game 1?
First pitch is 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
What channel is the Padres-Brewers game on DIRECTV?
FS1, channel 219, for Games 1 and 2. Games 3 through 5 are on FS1 or FOX.
Is the series on a regional sports network?
No. Postseason games are national broadcasts on FS1 or FOX, 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.
Where are Games 3 and 4?
At Petco Park in San Diego on Tuesday, October 6, at 9:30 p.m. ET and, if needed, Wednesday, October 7, at 10 p.m. ET.
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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.