The stage is set for an all–National League Central showdown as the Cubs take on the Brewers in best-of-five NL Division Series. Remarkably, this will be the first time the two rivals have ever crossed paths in the postseason.
Chicago edged the head-to-head matchup during the regular season, taking seven of 13 meetings. Yet it was Milwaukee that ultimately stood tall, cruising to the division crown by a comfortable five-game margin and posting the best record in Major League Baseball at 97-65. That earned the Brewers a first-round bye and nearly a week to regroup.
The Cubs, meanwhile, took a much tougher road, battling through a grueling Wild Card clash with the Padres. After dropping the opener, they clawed their way back to take the series 2-1 and secure their ticket to the Division Series.
Here’s everything you need to know to listen live to Brewers vs. Cubs.
Brewers vs. Cubs radio coverage
- National radio channel: SiriusXM channel 80
- Brewers radio channel: WTMJ/620
- Cubs radio channel: 670 AM The Score
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Brewers vs. Cubs schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 4 | Game 1: Cubs at Brewers | 2:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| Oct. 6 | Game 2: Cubs at Brewers | 9:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| Oct. 8 | Game 3: Brewers at Cubs | 5:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| Oct. 9 | Game 4: Brewers at Cubs* | 9:08 p.m. | TBS, DirecTV |
| Oct. 11 | Game 5: Cubs at Brewers* | 4:38 p.m.^ | TBS, DirecTV |
* If necessary
^ If Phillies-Dodgers is finished, Game 5 will begin at 8:08 p.m. ET
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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