NL Central rivals meet in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday afternoon, with the Brewers hosting the Cubs to begin the contentious best-of-five series.
Milwaukee overtook Chicago to run away with the division title, buoyed by a mid-summer surge. But now, it's the Cubs riding a bit of momentum with a shot at redemption.
Chicago just won its first postseason series since 2017, vanquishing the Padres in a best-of-three Wild Card Series showdown. Pete Crow-Armstrong (three hits) and Michael Busch (solo HR) fueled the offense in the decisive Game 3, while six Cubs pitchers combined to allow just one run.
Meanwhile, the Brewers earned the luxury of a first-round bye after winning 97 games and touting the best record in baseball for the first time since 1982. In Game 1, the Brewers will turn to right-hander Freddy Peralta, who won 17 games with a 2.70 ERA in the regular season.
The Cubs took the season series from the Brewers, 7-6. These two teams are certainly familiar with one another, with Cubs manager Craig Counsell having previously managed the Brewers for nine years.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching Game 1 of the NLDS between the Brewers and Cubs, including TV and streaming options.
What channel is Brewers vs. Cubs on today?
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: DirecTV
Game 1 of Brewers vs. Cubs will air nationally on TBS, with Alex Faust, Ron Darling and Lauren Jbara on the call.
Viewers can stream the game live with DirecTV.
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Brewers vs. Cubs start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
- Time: 2:08 p.m. ET | 1:08 p.m. CT
First pitch of Game 1 of the NLDS is set for 2:08 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 4.
The game will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since the Brewers won the NL Central and captured the No. 1 seed in the National League.
Brewers vs. Cubs radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
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MLB playoff schedule 2025
Division Series schedule
Saturday, Oct. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs | 2:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 4:08 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers | 6:38 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Tigers | 8:38 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees | 4:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Tigers | 8:03 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers | 6:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs | 9:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 3: Tigers vs. Mariners | 4:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Blue Jays | 8:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 4: Tigers vs. Mariners* | 3:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| NLDS Game 3: Cubs vs. Brewers | 5:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 4: Yankees vs. Blue Jays* | 7:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| NLDS Game 3: Dodgers vs. Phillies | 9:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary; if only one ALDS Game 4, it will start at 7:08 p.m. ET
Thursday, Oct. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 4: Dodgers vs. Phillies* | 6:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 4: Cubs vs. Brewers* | 9:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary; if only one NLDS Game 4, it will start at 7:08 p.m. ET
Friday, Oct. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Tigers* | 4:40 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees* | 8:08 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary; if only one Game 5, it will start at 8:08 p.m. ET
Saturday, Oct. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs* | 4:38 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers* | 8:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary; if only one Game 5, it will start at 8:08 p.m. ET