David HoffmanUSA TODAY
Oct. 2, 2026, 2:55 p.m. ET
- The 2026 MLB playoffs continue with the division series this weekend.
- The MLB playoffs, including the division series and championship series, can be watched in their entirety on the live TV streaming service Sling.
The MLB wild card round is in the books and only eight teams remain in what’s already been a thrilling opening few days of the postseason.
Up next is the division series, where the top-seeded American and National League teams will be put to the test in their first postseason action, including the AL’s Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians and the NL’s Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers.
The division series begins this Saturday, Oct. 3, with games spanning from 1 p.m. ET through the late evening in Milwaukee. With countless games over the next few weeks, an easy way to be on the pulse of all the MLB postseason is with a Sling subscription.
Here’s how to watch the division series and the rest of the MLB playoffs on Sling:
How to watch the MLB division series on Sling
The MLB playoffs continue this weekend, starting on Saturday, Oct. 3 with the division series. All games in the division series air on TBS/TruTV and FOX/FS1, which you’re able to stream live on Sling.
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MLB postseason schedule
Saturday, Oct. 3
- ALDS Game 1: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox at 1 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- NLDS Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves at 4 p.m. ET – Watch live on FOX (subject to availability) with Sling
- ALDS Game 1: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees at 6:30 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- NLDS Game 1: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres at 8:30 p.m. ET – Watch live on FS1 with Sling
Sunday, Oct. 4
- NLDS Game 2: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres at 4 p.m. ET – Watch live on FS1 with Sling
- NLDS Game 2: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves at 8 p.m. ET – Watch live on FS1 with Sling
Monday, Oct. 5
- ALDS Game 2: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox at 5 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- ALDS Game 2: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees at 8 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
Tuesday, Oct. 6
- NLDS Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves at 6 p.m. ET – Watch live onFS1 with Sling
- NLDS Game 3: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres at 9:30 p.m. ET – Watch live onFS1 with Sling
Wednesday, Oct. 7
- ALDS Game 3: Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox at 4 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- NLDS Game 4*: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves at 6 p.m. ET – Watch live on FS1 with Sling
- ALDS Game 3: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees at 8 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- NLDS Game 4*: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres at 10 p.m. ET – Watch live on FS1 with Sling
Thursday, Oct. 8
- ALDS Game 4*: Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox at 5 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- ALDS Game 4*: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees at 8 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
Friday, Oct. 9
- NLDS Game 5*: Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres at 4:30 p.m. ET – Watch live on FS1 with Sling
- NLDS Game 5*: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves at 8 p.m. ET – Watch live on FOX (subject to availability) with Sling
Saturday, Oct. 10
- ALDS Game 5*: Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox at 5 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
- ALDS Game 5*: Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees at 8 p.m. ET – Watch live on TBS/TruTV with Sling
When does the championship series start?
The National League Championship Series will start on Sunday, Oct. 11, while the American League Championship Series will start on Monday, Oct. 12. As with the division series, the NLCS will air on FOX and FS1, while the ALCS will air on TruTV and TBS. The times for the games have not been released yet.
Try a Sling 1-Day, 3-Day or 7-Day Pass
Sling is putting you in control of how you watch TV. The live TV streaming service is offering a new way to watch your favorite live TV shows and sports for less. You can now purchase a Sling 1-Day Pass, 3-Day or 7- Day Pass to watch your favorite content on demand. No matter which pass you select, you’re getting access to the Sling Orange package, but here’s a breakdown of how they will work and what each pass will cost:
- 1-Day Pass: Sling’s new 1-Day Pass gives you instant 24-hour access. The Sling 1-Day Pass is $4.99 to start (not including add-ons).
- 3-Day Pass: Sling’s new 3-Day Pass gives you access from Friday to Sunday. The Sling 3-Day Pass is $9.99 to start (not including add-ons).
- 7-Day Pass: Sling’s new 7-Day Pass gives you seven-day access. The 7-Day Pass is $14.99 to start (not including add-ons).
Sling’s 1-Day, 3-Day and 7-Day passes
Sling is now offering 1-day, 3-day and 7-day passes so you can catch the game, binge a series or watch a whole tournament on your own terms. Try Sling passes
What add-ons are available for a Sling Pass?
If you’re adding any of the following add-ons to a Sling 1-Day Pass, they are $1 extra. A Sling 3-Day Pass add-on is $2 extra, while the Sling 7-Day Pass is $3 extra. They are perfect for watching specific content, like a college football game or news coverage for a big event. Here’s a breakdown of the add-ons available for a Sling Pass:
- Sports Extra: For the true sports fans out there check out the Sports Extra package. You’d be getting more in-depth sports channels like MLB Network, NBA TV and NHL Network. But, it also gives you more access to the ESPN-suite, with channels like ESPNU and ESPNews.
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- Heartland Extra: For those who enjoy the outdoors. With the Heartland Extra, you get access to the World Fishing Network, Sportsman Channel, Outdoor Channel and more. You’ll also get channels like the Great American Family channel, Cowboy Channel and Cowgirl channel.
- News Extra: Stay up-to-date with what’s going on around the world with the News Extra package. On top of the channels in your basic package, you’ll get News Nation, Newsmax, HLN, Science Channel and more.
How to watch, live stream MLB playoff games with Sling
During the 2026 MLB postseason, select games will air across various networks like FOX, FS1, TBS and TruTV, which Sling subscribers are able to watch live.
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- Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device.
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