How to Watch the Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 1 for Free

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to begin their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title as they host the Atlanta Braves for Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) on October 3. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX.

As the No. 2 seed in the National League, the Dodgers received a first-round bye. They will face the Braves, who advanced to the NLDS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a decisive Game 3 on Thursday. The Braves secured their spot by winning the deciding game, marking their first NLDS appearance since 2023.

During the regular season, the Braves held a 5-1 advantage in their six matchups against the Dodgers, outscoring Los Angeles 26-15. Despite this regular-season performance, the 100-win Dodgers enter the NLDS as the favorites.

Fans without cable can stream the game for free through a trial of DIRECTV. The service is offering a five-day free trial, and new customers can save $30 on their first month. The DIRECTV Choice plan, which includes FOX, offers over 125 channels.

The NLDS is a best-of-five series. The schedule for the series is as follows:

• Game 1: Oct. 3, 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
• Game 2: Oct. 4, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 3: Oct. 6, 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 4: Oct. 7, 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (FS1, if necessary)
• Game 5: Oct. 8, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX, if necessary)