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The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a quick deficit after a narrow 2-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series. However, the defending champions still have a prime opportunity to achieve their goal of splitting the first two games on the road as they return to American Family Field today.
While a split wouldn't fully erase the sting of the opener, it would position the Dodgers favorably for the upcoming games at Dodger Stadium. Game 2 thus represents a crucial early turning point in the series.
Milwaukee, which owns the best record in baseball, demonstrated its strength by relying on strong pitching and timely hitting to secure the Game 1 victory. Yet the Dodgers don't need to sweep on the road to control the series; they simply need one win, and today offers their first chance to get it.
A victory would tie the NLCS, alleviate early pressure, and give California baseball fans reason for optimism before the series shifts back to Los Angeles.
The game is scheduled for today at 2:00 p.m. PDT, and viewers nationwide can watch via Sling TV.
Game 2 Details
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers – NL Championship Series Game 2
- Date & Time: Monday, October 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV: FS1
How to Stream Without Cable
With the Dodgers hoping to avoid returning home in an 0-2 hole, fans can catch Game 2 of the NLCS on Sling TV. Since the game airs on FS1, there are no local broadcast restrictions to worry about—just a streaming package that includes FS1.
Sling offers several options: Sling Select is the most affordable at $19.99/month, though with a more limited channel lineup. Essentials & Select adds more channels at $34.99/month, while Sling Blue provides a broader live TV selection at $45.99/month. The most comprehensive package is Orange & Blue at $60.99/month.
Here are the Sling packages that carry FS1:
- Sling Select (Starting at $19.99/month)
- Sling Essentials & Select (Starting at $34.99/month)
- Sling TV Blue (Starting at $45.99/month)
- Sling TV Orange & Blue (Starting at $60.99/month)
While Sling is considered a top choice for the MLB postseason, other streaming platforms also offer FS1 and can be used to watch the rest of the series:
- fuboTV ($63.99 for the first month, then $88.99/month with a 5-day free trial)
- DIRECTV STREAM ($59.99/month for the first month, then $89.99/month)
- Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial; includes Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited)
- YouTube TV ($59.99/month for the first two months, then $82.99/month with a variable free trial)
Prices are accurate at the time of publication and subject to change.
Originally reported by yahoo.