The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves were regular postseason opponents for a few years. Now, the rivalry returns in a National League Division Series.
The NL West champion Dodgers have been resting up, but now get to begin their quest for a World Series three-peat against Atlanta. The Braves prevailed in the only Wild Card series that went the distance, taking down the rival Phillies in a decisive Game 3 to advance.
It will be the first postseason matchup between the teams since 2021, when the 88-win Braves stunned a Dodgers team that won 106 games during the regular season in the NLCS and went on to beat the Astros in the World Series.
These Braves can’t quite match the Dodgers in star power, but who can? The biggest question in every Division Series is whether the bye for the higher seed is a positive or negative as opposed to coming in hot off a series win.
This could be the most anticipated series of this round. Here’s when and where to tune in to every game.
Dodgers vs. Braves schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Oct. 3 | Game 1: Dodgers vs. Braves | 4 p.m. | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
| Sun., Oct. 4 | Game 2: Dodgers vs. Braves | 8 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| Tue., Oct. 6 | Game 3: Braves vs. Dodgers | 6 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| Wed., Oct. 7 | Game 4*: Braves vs. Dodgers | 6 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| Fri., Oct. 9 | Game 5*: Dodgers vs. Braves | 8 p.m. | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If necessary
Where to watch Dodgers vs. Braves
Games in the Dodgers vs. Braves series will air nationally on FS1 or Fox, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz on the call. Fans can also stream the games with DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Another streaming option for every game of the series is fubo, which also offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
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MLB postseason schedule 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue., Sept. 29 | Wild Card series begin |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | Division Series begin |
| Sun., Oct. 11 | NLCS begins |
| Mon., Oct. 12 | ALCS begins |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | World Series begins |
