Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers: NLDS 2026
Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2026 NLDS, a best-of-5 series. The Dodgers lead 1-0 with the next game on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. Every game, first pitch time, TV and result is below, with links to each game page.
3Atlanta Braves94-68 · Division winner0
2Los Angeles Dodgers100-62 · Division winner1NLDS Schedule and Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV (US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Braves at Dodgers | FOX | Dodgers 5-3 | ||
| G2 | Braves at Dodgers | FS1 | |||
| G3 | Dodgers at Braves | FS1 | |||
| G4 | Dodgers at Braves | FS1 | |||
| G5 | Braves at Dodgers | FOX |
How Braves and Dodgers Got Here
Atlanta Braves
94-68, division winner, No. 3 seed. +116 run differential.
Wild Card: beat Phillies 2-1
Los Angeles Dodgers
100-62, division winner, No. 2 seed. +201 run differential.
First-round bye
Season series: Braves 3, Dodgers 0 in 3 regular-season meetings.
Form Entering the Series
Braves5-5 last 10Dodgers8-2 last 10Regular-season games only, oldest to newest left to right; hover a result for the score. Run averages are over the same span.
What Is at Stake
The winner advances to the League Championship Series, Oct 11–20, 2026. Higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 (2-2-1). Games are added to this page as soon as they are scheduled; scores update live.
This Braves vs Dodgers NLDS page updates with every pitch: series score, results and the next game. The bracket shows where the winner goes next, and the schedule lists every other series.
Braves vs Dodgers NLDS FAQ
Who is winning the Braves vs Dodgers series?
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 1-0.
Where are the Braves vs Dodgers games played?
Higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 (2-2-1): Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, with later games at Truist Park.
When is Game 2 of the NLDS?
Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Braves at Dodgers.
How many games is the NLDS?
Best of 5: first to 3 wins.
Who has home field in the NLDS?
Higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 (2-2-1).
What channel is the NLDS on?
NLDS on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes; ALDS on TBS, truTV and HBO Max.
What does the winner get?
A place in the League Championship Series.