The excitement is palpable as the 2025 MLB postseason is upon us, and the matchups for the National League Division Series (NLDS) have been finalized. With the stakes high and the adrenaline pumping, fans are gearing up for an impressive showdown. The series kicks off on Saturday, October 4, featuring two thrilling matchups that promise to deliver unforgettable moments on the diamond.
The first matchup on Saturday will see the Chicago Cubs taking on the Milwaukee Brewers. Scheduled for a 2:08 PM ET start, this game will be broadcasted across TBS and HBO Max. The Brewers, having clinched the top seed in the NL with an impressive 97-65 regular season record, will look to capitalize on their home-field advantage in this best-of-five series. Meanwhile, the Cubs, who finished just behind Milwaukee with a solid 92-70 record, are fresh off a decisive victory over the San Diego Padres, having triumphed in Game 3 of their Wild Card Series.
Later that day, at 6:38 PM ET, the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers will head to Philadelphia to face the Philadelphia Phillies, who secured the second overall seed in the National League. The Dodgers advanced to the NLDS with a convincing sweep of the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Series, and they’ll be eager to keep that momentum rolling against a formidable Phillies squad.
Full NLDS Schedule
Saturday, October 4
- Cubs vs. Brewers, Game 1: 2:08 PM ET/1:08 PM CT (TBS, HBO Max)
- Dodgers vs. Phillies, Game 1: 6:38 PM ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
Monday, October 6
- Dodgers vs. Phillies, Game 2: 6:08 PM ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Cubs vs. Brewers, Game 2: 9:08 PM ET/8:08 PM CT (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
Wednesday, October 8
- Brewers vs. Cubs, Game 3: Time TBD (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Phillies vs. Dodgers, Game 3: Time TBD (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
Thursday, October 9
- Brewers vs. Cubs, Game 4: Time TBD (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Phillies vs. Dodgers, Game 4: Time TBD (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
Saturday, October 11
- Cubs vs. Brewers, Game 5: Time TBD (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
- Dodgers vs. Phillies, Game 5: Time TBD (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
As the NLDS unfolds, fans are eager to witness how these matchups will shape the trajectory of the postseason. The Cubs and Brewers’ rivalry, already heated, promises to deliver a fierce competition, while the Dodgers, with their championship pedigree, face a gritty Phillies team that aims to make its mark this October.
The upcoming games will not only highlight the talents of star players across these teams but also the strategies and adjustments made by the managers. Each pitch, each swing, and each on-field decision will carry weight, as teams vie for a coveted spot in the National League Championship Series.