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Brewers host Dodgers in National League Championship Series opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers open the National League Championship Series in Milwaukee on Sunday.
The first pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Eastern time at American Family Field.
The Dodgers reached the series by beating the Atlanta Braves, while the Brewers advanced by defeating the San Diego Padres; both won their division series in four games.
Los Angeles is aiming for a third straight trip to the World Series.
The teams are meeting in an NLCS rematch after facing each other in the 2025 series.
Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start for the Dodgers, and Jacob Misiorowski for the Brewers.
Milwaukee has home-field advantage for the opener, and the series will determine which team advances to the World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are set to open the 2026 National League Championship Series on Sunday.
Game 1 is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Tarik Skubal is slated to start for Los Angeles, while Jacob Misiorowski is slated to start for Milwaukee.
The Dodgers reached the NLCS by beating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS.
Milwaukee advanced by defeating the San Diego Padres 3-1 to win its series in four games.
- Who
- The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers.
- What
- They are set to play Game 1 of the 2026 National League Championship Series.
- When
- Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026; first pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET.
- Where
- American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- Why
- They advanced by winning their respective National League Division Series.
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The Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 to advance.
The Brewers defeated the San Diego Padres 3-1 to win their series in four games.
The Dodgers and Brewers are scheduled to meet in Game 1 of the NLCS.
- Game
- 2026 NLCS Game 1
- Scheduled first pitch
- 8 p.m. ET
- Venue
- American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Dodgers starter
- Tarik Skubal
- Brewers starter
- Jacob Misiorowski
Sources
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