How to Watch the 2026 NLCS on DIRECTV: Dodgers vs. Brewers Schedule and Channels
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 in the 2026 NLCS, and Game 3 is Wednesday, October 14, at 8 p.m. ET on FS1 from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Every game airs on FOX or FS1 (DIRECTV channel 219), with Spanish on FOX Deportes (465) and streaming on FOX One. Games 3 through 6 are on FS1 only, so make sure that channel is in your package.
Milwaukee won Game 1 on Sunday, 2-1, then took Game 2 on Monday, 7-4. William Contreras tied Game 2 with a fifth-inning homer and singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth, and the Brewers' bullpen retired the final 15 Dodgers in order. The series shifts to Dodger Stadium for Game 3 on Wednesday night. It's a rematch of the 2025 NLCS, which the Dodgers swept, and the two-time defending champions are chasing a third straight title. Our MLB on DIRECTV guide has every postseason channel in one place.
2026 NLCS schedule and TV channels
Best of seven. All times ET, as of October 13, 2026, from MLB's published LCS broadcast schedule.
| Game | Date | Where | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sun., Oct. 11 | Milwaukee | Final | Brewers 2, Dodgers 1 |
| Game 2 | Mon., Oct. 12 | Milwaukee | Final | Brewers 7, Dodgers 4 |
| Game 3 | Wed., Oct. 14 | Los Angeles | 8 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 4 | Thu., Oct. 15 | Los Angeles | 9 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 5* | Fri., Oct. 16 | Los Angeles | 9 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 6* | Sun., Oct. 18 | Milwaukee | 8 p.m. | FS1 |
| Game 7* | Mon., Oct. 19 | Milwaukee | 8 p.m. | FOX and FS1 |
*If necessary. FOX Deportes has every game in Spanish, and FOX One streams every game. Pacific time is three hours earlier, so Game 3 starts at 5 p.m. PT. MLB says the schedule is subject to change.
NLCS channels on DIRECTV
| Network | DIRECTV channel | NLCS games | Included with |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOX (local station) | Varies by market | Games 1–2 and 7* | Core packages where local channels are available |
| FS1 | 219 | Games 2 through 7 | ENTERTAINMENT and higher |
| FOX Deportes (Spanish) | 465 | Every game | Spanish-language packages or the DIRECTV DEPORTES add-on |
| MLB Network (studio coverage) | 213 | Pregame and postgame shows | CHOICE and higher |
Games 3 through 6 are on FS1 only, so a package with your local FOX station but no FS1 will miss most of the series. If you're not sure FS1 is in your lineup, call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll check.
How the NLDS ended
| Series | Result | Clincher |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 Brewers vs. No. 4 Padres | Brewers won 3-1 | Game 4: Brewers 3, Padres 1 (Wed., Oct. 7, at San Diego) |
| No. 2 Dodgers vs. No. 3 Braves | Dodgers won 3-1 | Game 4: Dodgers 4, Braves 1 (Wed., Oct. 7, at Atlanta) |
You can look back at Padres vs. Brewers, Dodgers vs. Braves and the full 2026 NLDS guide. Milwaukee is the No. 1 seed, so the Brewers host Games 1, 2, 6 and 7. The Brewers haven't reached the World Series since 1982.
How to watch the NLCS on DIRECTV
Games on FOX
DIRECTV carries your local FOX station with its core packages wherever local channels are available. The channel number depends on your market, so search "FOX" or your station's call letters in the guide, or see what channel FOX is in your area.
Games on FS1
FS1 is channel 219 and comes with ENTERTAINMENT and higher packages. See what channel FS1 is on DIRECTV for more.
Streaming with FOX One
Every NLCS 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 it. You can also watch FOX and FS1 in the DIRECTV app with your DIRECTV login.
MLB.TV
MLB says postseason games on FOX and FS1 are available to MLB.TV subscribers who also sign in as subscribers to those networks through a participating pay TV provider.
Radio, Spanish and studio coverage
- Spanish TV: FOX Deportes (channel 465) carries every NLCS game.
- Radio: ESPN Radio has national English-language audio of every postseason game, and TUDN Radio is the Spanish-language radio home for the LCS.
- Studio shows: MLB Network (channel 213) covers the postseason on MLB Tonight, MLB Central, MLB Now and Intentional Talk.
The rest of October on DIRECTV
In the ALCS, the Guardians lead the Rays 1-0, and Game 2 is Tuesday, October 13, at 8 p.m. ET at Tropicana Field on TBS (247), truTV (246) and HBO Max; see our 2026 ALCS guide. The World Series starts Friday, October 23, at the NL champion's park, with every game on FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One.
Which DIRECTV plan is best for the NLCS?
- Any core package: your local FOX station, where available, for Games 2 and 7 and the World Series.
- ENTERTAINMENT and higher: adds FS1 (219) for Games 3 through 6, plus TBS (247) and truTV (246) for the ALCS.
- CHOICE and higher: adds MLB Network (213).
Compare every tier in our DIRECTV channels and plans guide, or check DIRECTV options at your address.
Frequently asked questions
Who is winning the 2026 NLCS?
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 after winning Game 1, 2-1, and Game 2, 7-4, at American Family Field.
What time is NLCS Game 3?
Game 3 is Wednesday, October 14, at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) at Dodger Stadium on FS1, with FOX Deportes in Spanish and streaming on FOX One.
What channel is the NLCS on DIRECTV?
FS1 is channel 219 and has Games 2 through 7. FOX, your local station with a channel number that varies by market, has Games 1–2 and 7. FOX Deportes carries the Spanish broadcast on channel 465.
When could the NLCS end?
A sweep would end it with Game 4 on Thursday, October 15. If the series goes the distance, Game 7 is Monday, October 19, at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee on FOX and FS1.
Can I stream the NLCS with DIRECTV?
Yes. Every game streams on FOX One, which DIRECTV says is included with qualifying plans through TV provider sign-in. You can also watch FOX and FS1 in the DIRECTV app.
Baseball questions? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 13, 2026. Game times and networks are from MLB's LCS broadcast schedule and are subject to change by MLB and FOX Sports. Channel lineups, carriage and package availability vary by address and may 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.