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The 2025 National League Championship Series has arrived, pitting the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers. It’s a true David and Goliath storyline: The Brewers, who play in MLB’s smallest market, have never won a World Series title and only appeared once in 1982. The Dodgers, who have a massive payroll and the league’s biggest star (Shohei Ohtani), are after their third title in six years.
At a Glance: How to Watch Dodgers vs. Brewers Games
Looking for a way to watch Dodgers vs. Brewers games online? We’re here to help. Ahead is a quick guide on the best ways to livestream Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS games online without cable, including ways to watch games for free.
How to Watch Dodgers vs. Brewers Games Online
Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS games air on TBS with simulcasts available on TruTV. If you don’t have cable, you can livestream Dodgers vs. Brewers games with a subscription to a live TV streaming service that carries TBS or HBO Max. Here’s a breakdown of these options:

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DirecTV
➤ $69.99/month (best plan)
➤ Five-day free trial
➤ Up to 185+ channels
The best live TV streaming solution for sports fans is DirecTV, which carries TBS in a few packages and offers a five-day free trial. The most affordable package with TBS is the MySports plan, which costs $69.99 a month. This plan also includes FOX to stream ALCS games and a free ESPN Unlimited subscription.

Sling
➤ $45.99/month
➤ Short-term passes available
➤ Up to 50+ channels
Sling also carries TBS for Dodgers vs. Brewers livestreams. You can get the channel in any of its packages, including Sling Orange. Sling lets you access Orange with a regular monthly subscription (starts at $45.99 a month) or with a short-term pass. These short-term passes start at $4.99 for a Day Pass.

HBO Max
➤ $16.99/month
➤ Live & on-demand content
HBO Max will have livestreams of the Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS games available for subscribers. You’ll need the Standard plan or higher to access these livestreams. The Standard plan costs $16.99 a month. HBO Max does not offer a free trial.

Hulu + Live TV
➤ $82.99/month
➤ Three-day free trial
➤ 95+ channels
Another live TV streaming service with TBS in its channel lineup is Hulu + Live TV. This one costs $82.99 a month, but you get a three-day free trial and access to 95+ channels — including FOX for Mariners vs. Blue Jays livestreams.
Stream Dodgers vs. Brewers Games Free
If you want to get a free Dodgers vs. Brewers livestream, sign up for a free trial to DirecTV or Hulu + Live TV.
Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Schedule
Here’s a schedule of Dodgers vs. Brewers 2025 NLCS games:
Game 1: Monday, Oct. 13 at Brewers — 8:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Brewers — 8:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 16 at Dodgers — 6:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Game 4: Friday, Oct. 17 at Dodgers — 8:38 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 18 at Dodgers — 8:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Game 6*: Monday, Oct. 20 at Brewers — 5:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Brewers — 8:08 p.m. on TBS, truTV and HBO Max
* if necessary
