The 2026 National League Division Series is a best-of-five in the usual 2-2-1 setup. Specifically, the higher seed hosts the first two games and, if needed, a potential fifth. FOX and FS1 carry the games; FOX Deportes carries the Spanish-language coverage. And everything streams on FOX One. No National League game is on Monday; the American League series takes that day.
At the outset, Milwaukee was the top MLB Playoff Odds seed after a 103-win season under Pat Murphy. Milwaukee is up two games to none on the Padres, who swept the Cubs in the wild card. The Brewers won the opener 3-2 on Saturday at American Family Field and walked off Sunday 4-3.
The series shifts to Petco Park for Game 3 on Tuesday on FS1. A Game 4, if needed, is Wednesday night. Also at Petco and on FS1. Finally, if it goes the distance, Game 5 is back in Milwaukee on Friday on FS1.
Los Angeles and Atlanta are tied at one game apiece. The Dodgers took the opener 5-3 at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. However, the Braves evened it Sunday night with a 3-2 win built on a bullpen game and a big night from Michael Harris II.
Game 3 is Tuesday at Truist Park on FS1, with a possible Game 4 Wednesday at the same time and place. In turn, a deciding Game 5 would be Friday night back in Los Angeles on FOX. The sportsbook winners meet in the National League Championship Series starting Sunday, October 11. Of course, times remain subject to change.
SBG MLB Odds -2026 National League Division Series Round
The 2026 NLDS is a best-of-five in a 2-2-1 format. The higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, and 5. Games air on FOX or FS1, with Spanish on FOX Deportes and streams on FOX One. Times below are Eastern.
Brewers vs. Padres (Milwaukee leads 2–0)
- Game 1, Saturday, Oct. 3 at American Family Field: Brewers 3, Padres 2
- Game 2, Sunday, Oct. 4 at American Family Field: Brewers 4, Padres 3
- Game 3, Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Petco Park: 9:30 p.m., FS1 (Dustin May vs. Nick Pivetta)
- Game 4 if necessary, Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Petco Park: 10 p.m., FS1
- Game 5 if necessary, Friday, Oct. 9 at American Family Field: 4:30 p.m., FS1
Dodgers vs. Braves (series tied 1–1)
- Game 1, Saturday, Oct. 3 at Dodger Stadium: Dodgers 5, Braves 3
- Game 2, Sunday, Oct. 4 at Dodger Stadium: Braves 3, Dodgers 2
- Game 3, Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Truist Park: 6 p.m., FS1 (Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Chris Sale)
- Game 4 if necessary, Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Truist Park: 6 p.m., FS1
- Game 5 if necessary, Friday, Oct. 9 at Dodger Stadium: 8 p.m., FOX
If only one series needs a Game 5, that game starts at 8 p.m. Eastern on FOX. The NLCS opens Sunday, Oct. 11. Times can still change.
SBG Free Picks
To conclude, Milwaukee is the MLB odds side to advance. But the price is no longer a value bet. Sportsbooks have the Brewers at about -1100 to win the series and the Padres at +700 after the two one-run wins at American Family Field. A team that won 103 games, has the better pitching staff, and needs one win in the next three should close this out.
To conclude, the Dodgers’ rotation depth still favors them. Tarik Skubal and Blake Snell have already worked, Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts Game 3, and a Game 5 would be back at Dodger Stadium.
SBG Best Bet: Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers.