Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a fly ball against the Milwaukee Brewers during the eighth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. John Fisher/Getty Images If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission.
In 2026, the National League Championship Series features the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Milwaukee Brewers to compete for the pennant. The winner of the NLCS moves on to the 2026 World Series.
Get DirectV 5-day Free TrialThe NLCS features seven game series, as Milwaukee has home field advantage since the Brewers have the better record at 103-59 between the two teams.
At a Glance: Watch NLCS 2026 Live Online
- When: Until Oct. 19, if the series goes to seven games
- Matchup: L.A. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- TV channels: FOX
- Stream online: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Fubo, FOX One
The MLB is known for celebrity sightings, so it’s likely there may be a number of celebrities in attendance during games. Famous actors, actresses and recording artists have been known to appear at games in the past, including Brewers fans Austin Aries, Stephen Colbert and others; as well as Dodgers fans Jason Bateman, Rob Lowe, Billie Eilish and many more.
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How to Watch 2026 NLCS: L.A. Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Without Cable
Although NLCS broadcast on TV on FOX, postseason games can be streamed on web-based streaming cable services, like DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Games are also available to livestream on platforms, such as FOX One.
DIRECTV EDitor’s Choice DirecTV
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Watch the 2026 NLCS with DirecTV, which carries FOX, along with more than 90 other channels. Sports fans can watch games for free with the cable streamer’s five-day trial. Afterwards, you can either cancel the service or keep watching, with signature streaming package prices goes for $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the entry-level “Entertainment” package with the streamer’s current deals.
Fubo Fubo
Get Fubo 5-day free trialAt $63.99 for the first month of service, Fubo features games.
To watch NLCS on FOX, a subscription to Fubo will do the trick. The streaming service goes for $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) for the “Pro” plan, which comes with more than 230 channels. You can also record over 1,000 hours of TV shows, movies, games and more. If you want to watch online free, the online TV streaming service offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.
Sling
Get SlingBlue
Sling is one of the most affordable options for new live TV streaming subscribers who want to watch the NLCS games on FOX with the Blue plan, which comes with more than 40 channels and priced at $54.99 per month. Please note: Prices and channel availability depend on your local TV market.
Hulu Hulu + Live TV
Get Hulu + live TVBundled with ESPN Unlimited, Disney+ and Hulu.
To watch FOX online, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is fantastic option. The streaming service includes Disney+, ESPN Unlimited and access to more than 100 live channels starting at $49.99 for the first month ($89.99 per month afterward). In addition to live cable, Hulu + Live TV lets subscribers watch originals from Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. It includes unlimited cloud DVR, too.
FOX One
Get 3-day Free TrialAll NLCS games also livestream on FOX One. Following the streamer’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month via Prime Video.
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