What time, TV channel is Dodgers vs Padres NLDS Game 1 on today? Free live stream, MLB playoffs odds, series schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of this NLDS showdown taking place today with the 2024 MLB playoffs heaqting up out west on Saturday, October 5 at 5:38 p.m. PT/8:38 p.m. ET (4:38 p.m. CT) with a live broadcast on FS1and streaming live on demand.

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After storming back to advance in the playoffs, Dylan Cease will be on the hill to start Game 1 for the Padres in this road test. Meanwhile, top hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers at home in the first meeting of this National League Divisional Series matchup.

What TV channel is the Dodgers vs. Padres MLB playoffs game on today?

Where: Game 1 takes place at Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, California

When: A look at this best-of-five game series.

Game 1: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:38 p.m. PT on October 5 (FS1)
Game 2: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:03 p.m. PT on October 6 (FS1)
Game 3: Los Angeles at San Diego, 6:08 p.m. PT on October 8 (FS1)
*Game 4: Los Angeles at San Diego, 6:08 p.m. PT on October 9 (FS1)
*Game 5: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:08 p.m. PT on October 11 (FOX)

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TV channel: FOX Sports 1

How to watch live stream online: You can watch this MLB playoff game and more live for free with Fubo (free trial) or watch all MLB playoff games this week with DirecTV Stream (free trial). You can also get every MLB playoffs game on Sling TV (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off your first month) combined with an HDTV antennae if you are out of free trials, or simply prefer that platform and pricing plans. If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on FOX Sports Live with your cable or satellite provider login information.

You can find out more about which channel FS1 is on in your area by using the channel finders here: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.