The 2026 NLCS opens tonight at American Family Field in Milwaukee, where the Brewers host the Dodgers in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series. First pitch is set for 8:00 p.m. ET, and the game airs exclusively on FOX / FOX One as part of Baseball Night in America.
Game Info
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Series: National League Championship Series — Game 1 (best of 7)
- Date: October 11, 2026
- First Pitch: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- TV (national): FOX / FOX One (Baseball Night in America)
How to Watch
In the United States, the game is on FOX / FOX One. Spanish-language coverage is on FOX Deportes. Local streams are available through Spectrum SportsNet LA / SNLA+ (Dodgers) and BREW / BREWERS.TV / WITI Fox 6 (Brewers), both blackout-free inside the MLB app for in-market subscribers.
A note on MLB.TV: This game is NOT available on MLB.TV. Games on national broadcast partners (FOX, ESPN, Apple TV, Peacock, Netflix) are not part of the MLB.TV package — that’s not a blackout, they simply aren’t included. In-market local subscriptions (~$19.99/month or ~$99.99/season) are sold separately inside the MLB app and are blackout-free.
Starting Pitchers
- Dodgers — Tarik Skubal (LHP): 12-7, 2.72 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, 186 strikeouts in 158.2 innings
- Brewers — Jacob Misiorowski (RHP): 16-5, 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 252 strikeouts in 174.2 innings
What to Watch For
This pitching matchup is as good as it gets in October. Skubal was excellent in 2026 — 186 strikeouts and a 2.72 ERA — but Misiorowski had a historic regular season: 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 252 strikeouts. The Brewers go into Game 1 with home-field advantage and a clear edge on the mound, and Milwaukee will look to grab an early lead in the series. The Dodgers, meanwhile, arrive hungry for their first postseason win of the fall.
This article will be updated after the final out with the result, key plays, and video highlights.
