How to watch MLB NLDS Game 2: Mets vs. Phillies, Padres vs. Dodgers: How to stream, who’s playing and more

The MLB playoffs offer no respite to weary National League players or fans – at least not yet. While the ALDS takes a day off today, two NLDS games will be played on Sunday, one between the New York Mets against the Philadelphia Phillies and another between the Los Angeles Dodgers against the San Diego Padres. (National League players have a break on Monday when the ALDS resumes.) The winners of those two series will then face off in the National League Championship Series, scheduled to begin Oct. 13. Here’s a primer on everything you need to know about the MLB National League Division Series and how to watch Sunday’s games.

How to watch MLB NLDS Game 2:

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Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024

TV channels: FS1

Streaming: Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV and more

Where to watch Game 2 of the NLDS between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers on TV:

The Padres vs. Dodgers game will air on FS1 starting at 8:00 p.m. ET. on October 6th.

Where to watch the second game of the NLDS New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies on TV:

The Phillies vs. Mets game will air on FS1 starting at 4 p.m. ET. on October 6th.

Where to watch NLDS without cable:

You can tune in to FS1 on Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.

Who participates in the MLB Division Series?

Four teams advanced from the MLB Wild Card Series and secured spots in their league’s Division Series. The American League teams competing in the ALDS are the New York Yankees, the Kansas City Royals, the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Guardians. The four teams competing in the National League Division Series are the Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and New York Mets.

2024 MLB playoff schedule:

Always east

Here’s a complete look at the MLB postseason schedule.

MLB playoff schedule

• Wild Card Series: 1st-3rd October

• Division series: 5th-12th October

• League Championship Series: 13th-22nd October

• World Series: October 24th – November 2nd

2024 MLB Division Series Schedule:

Saturday, October 5th

• ALDS Game 1, Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Guardians, 1:00 p.m. ET (TBS, Max)

• NLDS Game 1, NY Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies, 4 p.m. (FOX)

• ALDS Game 1, Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees, 6:30 p.m. (TBS, Max)

• NLDS Game 1, San Diego Padres @ LA Dodgers, 8:30 p.m. (FS1)

Sunday, October 6th

• NLDS Game 2, NY Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies, 4:00 p.m. ET (FS1)

• NLDS Game 2, San Diego Padres @ LA Dodgers, 8 p.m. (FS1)

Monday, October 7th

• ALDS Game 2, Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Guardians, 4 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, Max)

• ALDS Game 2, Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees, 7:30 p.m. (TBS, truTV, Max)

Tuesday, October 8th

• NLDS Game 3, LA Dodgers @ San Diego Padres (FOX/FS1)

• NLDS Game 3, Philadelphia Phillies @ NY Mets (FOX/FS1)

Wednesday, October 9th

• ALDS Game 3, New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals (TBS, truTV, Max)

• ALDS Game 3, Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers (TBS, truTV, Max)

• NLDS Game 4, LA Dodgers @ San Diego Padres (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

• NLDS Game 4, Philadelphia Phillies @ NY Mets, Game 4 (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

Thursday, October 10th

• ALDS Game 4, New York Yankees @ Kansas City (TBS, truTV, Max) – if necessary

• ALDS Game 4, Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers (TBS, truTV, Max) if necessary

Friday, October 11th

• NLDS Game 5, San Diego Padres @ LA Dodgers (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

• NLDS Game 5, NY Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies (FOX/FS1) – if necessary

Saturday, October 12th

• ALDS Game 5, Kansas City Royals @ New York Yankees (TBS, Max) – if necessary

• ALDS Game 5, Detroit Tigers @ Cleveland Guardians (TBS, Max) – if necessary

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