​MLB playoff games on TV today: Schedule, times, TV channels, live streams to watch ALCS, NLCS games originally appeared on The Sporting News.
Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.Thursday could mark the end of the Dodgers’ reign atop the baseball world.The two-time defending champions are on the brink of elimination after the Brewers’ late outburst Wednesday night put them up 3-0 in the NLCS. A year after being swept by LA in this round, Milwaukee can return the favor. There will be no sweep in the ALCS, which resumes today in Cleveland amid concern about the weather. MLB moved the game up five hours to a 1 p.m. ET start with rain in the forecast later in the day, giving fans a rare weekday matinee at this stage of the postseason. The Guardians and Rays are even at 1-1 in the series, with Cleveland set to send Gavin Williams to the mound while Tampa Bay counters with Griffin Jax. Who will regain the edge in that series, and can LA stay alive? Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to today’s League Championship Series action. MLB playoff games on TV todayThursday, Oct. 15GameTime (ET)WatchALCS Game 3: Guardians vs. Rays1 p.m.TBS, DIRECTVNLCS Game 4: Dodgers vs. Brewers8 p.m.FS1, DIRECTV, FuboWhere to watch MLB playoffs 2026TV channels: Fox, FS1, TBSLive streams:DIRECTV, FuboThis year’s NL Championship Series games will air on Fox or FS1, while the ALCS will be on TBS. Fans can stream every postseason game live with DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. Catch every game – try DIRECTV FREE today! Stream live NFL, MLB, NBA, soccer and more with must-have sports channels like ESPN, TNT, TBS, FS1, and NFL Network—all included with DIRECTV.Start your FREE trial now and never miss a moment of the action. No contracts, no hassle, just wall-to-wall sports and entertainment.All games airing on Fox and FS1 can also be streamed with Fubo, which also offers a free trial. MLB playoff schedule 2026League Championship Series scheduleFriday, Oct. 16GameTime (ET)WatchALCS Game 4: Guardians vs. Rays8 p.m.TBS, DIRECTVSaturday, Oct. 17GameTime (ET)WatchALCS Game 5: Guardians vs. Rays8 p.m.TBS, DIRECTVMonday, Oct. 19GameTime (ET)WatchALCS Game 6: Rays vs. Guardians*8 p.m.TBS, DIRECTV* If necessaryTuesday, Oct. 20GameTime (ET)WatchALCS Game 7: Rays vs. Guardians*8 p.m.TBS, DIRECTV* If necessaryMLB playoff bracket 2026 SN Related LinksLatest MLB news and rumors2026 MLB schedule and scoresMLB standings 2026How to bet on MLB