The 2025 MLB Division Series begins Saturday, October 4, and will run through Saturday, October 11. Each matchup is played in a best-of-five format, meaning the first team to three wins moves on to the League Championship Series. With multiple games scheduled daily across different time slots, fans can expect wall-to-wall baseball action for a full week.

One marquee matchup is already locked in: the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS). The remaining Division Series pairings will be finalized once the Wild Card round concludes.

Dates and Format

• Start date: Saturday, October 4, 2025
• End date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 (if necessary Game 5s are played)
• Format: Best-of-five (2–2–1 home/road structure)
• Potential deciding games:
  • ALDS Game 5s – Friday, October 10
  • NLDS Game 5s – Saturday, October 11

Broadcast Rights

• American League Division Series (ALDS): FOX and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes.
• National League Division Series (NLDS): TNT Sports platforms including TBS, truTV, and HBO Max.
• Radio coverage: ESPN Radio broadcasts every Division Series game nationwide.

For international fans, MLB.TV streams games live outside of Canada and posts full replays about 90 minutes after the final out.

Confirmed and Likely Matchups

National League

• Phillies vs. Dodgers (Confirmed)
  • Game 1: Sat, Oct. 4 in Philadelphia (TBS)
  • Game 2: Mon, Oct. 6 in Philadelphia
  • Game 3: Wed, Oct. 8 in Los Angeles
  • Game 4: Thu, Oct. 9 in Los Angeles (if needed)
  • Game 5: Sat, Oct. 11 in Philadelphia (if needed)
• Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres Winner
  • Game 1: Sat, Oct. 4 in Milwaukee (TBS)
  • Remaining games and times to be confirmed by MLB and TNT Sports.

American League

• Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox Winner
  • Game 1: Sat, Oct. 4 at 1:08 p.m. or 4:08 p.m. ET (FOX/FS1)
• Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers Winner
  • Game 1: Sat, Oct. 4 at 4:08 p.m. or 8:38 p.m. ET (FOX/FS1)

Daily Schedule Windows (Oct. 4–11)

Here’s how the Division Series calendar looks right now. Start times may shift depending on results and MLB scheduling updates:

• Saturday, Oct. 4
  • ALDS Game 1s: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox (1:08 or 4:08 p.m. ET, FOX/FS1)
  • ALDS Game 1s: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers (4:08 or 8:38 p.m. ET, FOX/FS1)
  • NLDS Game 1s: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres (2:08 or 9:08 p.m. ET, TBS)
  • NLDS Game 1s: Phillies vs. Dodgers (6:08 or 6:38 p.m. ET, TBS)
• Sunday, Oct. 5
  • ALDS Game 2s: Blue Jays series (4:08 p.m. ET, FS1)
  • ALDS Game 2s: Mariners series (8:03 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX)
• Monday, Oct. 6
  • NLDS Game 2s: Both National League series (times TBD)
• Tuesday, Oct. 7
  • ALDS Game 3s: Lower seeds host (times TBD)
• Wednesday, Oct. 8
  • NLDS Game 3s
  • Potential ALDS Game 4s (if necessary)
• Thursday, Oct. 9
  • NLDS Game 4s (if necessary)
• Friday, Oct. 10
  • ALDS Game 5s (if necessary)
• Saturday, Oct. 11
  • NLDS Game 5s (if necessary)

Pitching Probables

Starting pitchers for each game are typically announced the day before or the morning of the game. Probables are heavily influenced by how teams manage their rotations and bullpens during the Wild Card round. MLB’s official schedule hub and team game notes remain the most reliable places to check for daily updates.

How to Watch

• ALDS: FOX, FS1, and FOX Deportes
• NLDS: TNT Sports platforms (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
• Radio: ESPN Radio carries every postseason game
• Streaming: MLB.TV (international markets, replays available after 90 minutes)

Coverage Angles for Fans

If you’re following the Division Series closely, here are a few ways to stay ahead:

• Look for “game time, channel, and streaming” guides published each morning.
• Track probable pitchers and injury updates, as these often shift betting lines and fan buzz.
• Bookmark a series hub page (e.g., Phillies vs. Dodgers) for consolidated previews, lineups, live blogs, and postgame recaps.

Quick Reference

• Division Series Dates: Oct. 4–11
• ALDS Broadcasts: FOX/FS1 + FOX Deportes
• NLDS Broadcasts: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
• Confirmed Matchup: Phillies vs. Dodgers (Game 1 Oct. 4 in Philadelphia)
• Official Source: MLB’s live schedule hub for updated times, opponents, and TV listings

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