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The 2024 MLB playoffs are starting strong — largely thanks to a massive NL Division Series. matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres. This marks the third time in five years that the SoCal rivals have faced off in the NLDS.
At a Glance: How to Watch Padres vs. Dodgers Online
Figuring out how to stream the Padres vs. Dodgers playoff games? Read on. Below is a full guide on how to watch Padres vs. Dodgers games without cable, including a way to get free Padres vs. Dodgers livestreams.
How to Watch Padres vs. Dodgers Games Online
Games 1 and 2 of the Padres vs. Dodgers series are being broadcast on FS1. Games 3-5 (if necessary) will be broadcast on FS1 and Fox. If you don’t have cable, you’ll want to get a live TV streaming service that carries FS1 to watch Padres vs. Dodgers games online.
Three great options that offer free trials are DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. These cable streaming services’ trials last between three and seven days and deliver comprehensive live TV streaming. After their free trials, they cost about $80 a month (fubo and DirecTV Stream are both offering discounts right now, however).
Sling is also a great option, providing a more affordable cable streaming solution. You’ll want Sling Blue to get FS1 livestreams of the Padres vs. Dodgers games. This plan starts at $40 a month, but right now Sling is running a deal that takes $25 off your first month.
Stream Padres vs. Dodgers Games for Free
Want to get free Padres vs. Dodgers livestreams? Be sure to take advantage of the free trials from DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV. You can combine these free trials to watch every Padres vs. Dodgers game for free — just remember to cancel the trials before they end.
Padres vs. Dodgers Playoffs Schedule 2024
The Padres vs. Dodgers 2024 NLDS starts on Oct. 5 with a game at Dodger Stadium. The series will run as late as Oct. 11, if all five games are necessary. Here’s the full schedule:
Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 5
Padres at Dodgers, 8:38 p.m. ET
Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 6
Padres at Dodgers, 8:30 p.m. ET
Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 8
Dodgers at Padres, TBD
*Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 9
Dodgers at Padres, TBD
*Game 5: Friday, Oct. 11
Padres at Dodgers, TBD