The Los Angeles Dodgers face the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of this NLDS showdown taking place today as the 2024 MLB playoffs play out west on Saturday, October 5 at 5:38 PM PT/8:38 PM ET (4:38 PM CT) of a live broadcast on FS1And live streaming on demand.

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After storming back to advance in the playoffs, Dylan Cease will be on the mound to start Game 1 for the Padres in this road test. Meanwhile, top pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the starting pitcher for the Dodgers at home in the first meeting of this National League Divisional Series game.

What TV channel is showing the Dodgers vs. playoffs today? Padres MLB broadcast?

Where: Game 1 takes place at Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles, California

When: A look at this best-of-five game series.

• Game 1: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:38 PM PT on October 5 (FS1)
• Game 2: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:03 PM PT on October 6 (FS1)
• Game 3: Los Angeles at San Diego, 6:08 PM PT on October 8 (FS1)
• *Game 4: Los Angeles at San Diego, 6:08 PM PT on October 9 (FS1)
• *Game 5: San Diego at Los Angeles, 5:08 PM PT on October 11 (FOX)

*if necessary

TV channel: FOX Sports 1

How to watch live stream online: You can watch this MLB playoff game and more live for free with Fubo (free trial) or watch all of this week’s MLB playoff games with DirecTV Stream (free trial). You can also get every MLB playoffs game on Sling TV (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off your first month) paired with an HDTV antenna if you’re out of the free trial or just prefer that platform and those price plans. If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on FOX Sports Live using your cable or satellite provider’s login details.

You can find out more about which channel FS1 is on in your area by using the channel finders here: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.

Dodgers vs. Padres spread, latest betting odds

Moneyline: LAD: -135 | SDP: +115

Point spread: LAD: -1.5 | SDP: +1.5

Top/Bottom: 7.5