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The Dodgers jumped out to a 1-0 series lead in the NLCS against the Mets by coasting to a 9-0 victory on Sunday, with three Dodgers pitchers combining on the shutout. The Dodgers haven't given up a run in 33 consecutive innings, which ties a postseason record. The Mets can even the series tonight in game 2 in Los Angeles before the series shifts to New York.
The ALCS gets started in the Bronx tonight with the Yankees taking on the Cleveland Guardians. The Yankees were 4-2 against the Guardians during the regular season and have won the last three postseason series between the two teams.
The ALCS will be shown on TBS, TruTV and Max. The NLCS will be shown on Fox and FS1. The 2024 World Series will be shown on Fox.
Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees take on the Cleveland Guardians in the ALCS.
Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty ImagesWhat is the schedule for the NLCS and ALCS?
Here are the times and channels for each series (all times ET):
Monday, Oct. 14
- NLCS Game 2: Mets vs. Dodgers at 4:08 p.m. on Fox and FS1
- ALCS Game 1: Guardians vs. Yankees at 7:38 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
Tuesday, Oct. 15
- ALCS Game 2: Guardians vs. Yankees at 7:38 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
Wednesday, Oct. 16
- NLCS Game 3: Dodgers vs. Mets at 8:08 p.m. on FS1
Thursday, Oct. 17
- ALCS Game 3: Yankees vs. Guardians at 5:08 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
- NLCS Game 4: Dodgers vs. Mets at 8:08 p.m. on FS1
Friday, Oct. 18
- NLCS Game 5*: Dodgers vs. Mets at 5:08 p.m. on FS1
- ALCS Game 4: Yankees vs. Guardians at 8:08 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
Saturday, Oct. 19
- ALCS Game 5*: Yankees vs. Guardians at 8:08 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
Sunday, Oct. 20
- NLCS Game 6*: Mets vs. Dodgers at 8:08 p.m. on FS1
Monday, Oct. 21
- ALCS Game 6*: Guardians vs. Yankees at 5:08 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
- NLCS Game 7*: Mets vs. Dodgers at 8:08 p.m. on Fox and FS1
Tuesday, Oct. 22
- ALCS Game 7*: Guardians vs. Yankees at 7:38 p.m. on TBS, TruTV and Max
*If necessary
You can see the full postseason schedule here.
How to watch the NLCS and ALCS round without cable
If you don't have a cable or satellite TV subscription, you can watch the NLCS and ALCS with a live TV streaming service. Fox, FS1, TBS and TruTV are available on four of the five major streaming services, but not every service carries every local network in every area, so make sure to check each service using the links below to make sure it carries Fox where you live.
YouTube TV costs $73 a month and includes Fox, FS1, TBS and TruTV. Plug in your ZIP code on YouTube TV's welcome page to see which local networks are available in your area.
Read our YouTube TV review.
Hulu Plus Live TV costs $77 a month and includes Fox, FS1, TBS and TruTV. On its live news page, you can enter your ZIP code under the "Can I watch local news in my area?" question at the bottom of the page to see which local channels you get.
Read our Hulu Plus Live TV review.
Fubo's basic plan costs $80 a month and includes Fox and FS1, but Fubo charges an RSN fee (either $12 a month if you get one RSN or $15 a month if you have two or more in your area) that raises the monthly charge to $92 or $95. NL fans will be disappointed to learn it does not offer TBS or TruTV for the NLCS. Click here to see which local channels you get.
Read our Fubo review.
Max will show the American League Championship series but that's it. You won't be able to watch any of the NLCS or the World Series on Max.
Read our Max review.
All of the live TV streaming services above offer free trials, allow you to cancel anytime and require a solid internet connection. Looking for more information? Check out our live TV streaming services guide.