Brewers and Dodgers set for NLCS rematch starting Sunday in Milwaukee

Key points

• Game 1 starts at 7 p.m. CT on Sunday, October 11, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
• Game 2 follows on Monday, October 12, at 4 p.m. CT in Milwaukee.
• Games 3, 4, and 5 are scheduled for Wednesday through Friday in Los Angeles at Dodger Stadium.
• The series is a rematch of the 2025 NLCS, where the Dodgers swept the Brewers.
• Both teams have identical rest schedules after finishing their divisional series on October 7.
• Broadcast rights are split between Fox (Games 1, 2, 7) and FS1 (Games 3-6).

Background

This matchup marks the second consecutive year the Brewers and Dodgers have met in the NLCS, and the third time since 2018. In 2025, the Dodgers defeated the Brewers in a four-game sweep en route to winning consecutive World Series titles. The Brewers have not reached the World Series since 1982. In the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays await the winner of the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox series, which is currently tied 2-1 in favor of the White Sox. The 2026 World Series is scheduled to begin on October 23.

How outlets are covering it

The Journal Sentinel provides detailed logistical information, including specific broadcast channels, streaming options, and ticket pricing data, emphasizing the commercial and viewing aspects of the series. WISN focuses on the schedule and the historical context of the rematch, noting the Dodgers' recent dominance and the Brewers' long absence from the World Series. ESPN's source was inaccessible due to a 403 error, so no perspective from that outlet could be synthesized. Both accessible outlets agree on the schedule and the significance of the rematch, but the Journal Sentinel offers more granular detail on how to watch and ticket costs, while WISN highlights the narrative of the Dodgers' consecutive championships.

Why it matters

This series determines the National League champion and a spot in the 2026 World Series. For the Brewers, it is a chance to break a 44-year World Series drought and avenge their 2025 sweep. For the Dodgers, it is an opportunity to extend their recent dominance and potentially win a third consecutive title. The outcome will also influence the ALCS, where the Rays are waiting for the winner of the Guardians-White Sox series.

What to watch

Game 1 begins on Sunday, October 11. If the series extends beyond five games, Game 6 is scheduled for Sunday, October 18, and Game 7 for Monday, October 19, both in Milwaukee. The ALCS begins on Monday, October 12, with the Rays hosting the winner of the Guardians-White Sox series. The 2026 World Series is set to begin on Friday, October 23.