The Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers are set to face off in the 2026 National League Championship Series, with the pennant on the line and a spot in the World Series going to the winner. The Hollywood Reporter published a viewing guide for fans who want to follow the series without a traditional cable package.
The matchup is a seven-game series. Milwaukee holds home-field advantage because its 103-59 record was the better of the two clubs, according to the guide.
Where the games air
The NLCS is broadcast on FOX. For viewers without cable, the outlet points to live TV streaming services that carry the channel, including DirecTV, Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. Games can also be livestreamed on FOX One.
The Hollywood Reporter notes that prices and channel lineups vary by local TV market, and that it may earn an affiliate commission on purchases made through links in its guide.
What the services cost
DirecTV's entry-level Entertainment package is listed at $59.99 for the first month and $89.99 a month after that. It includes a five-day free trial and more than 90 channels.
Fubo's Pro plan, with more than 230 channels, runs $63.99 for the first month and $88.99 afterward. It also offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers and storage for more than 1,000 hours of recordings.
Sling's Blue plan is described as one of the cheapest live TV options. It costs $54.99 a month and includes more than 40 channels. Hulu + Live TV starts at $49.99 for the first month, then moves to $89.99. It bundles Disney+, ESPN Unlimited, more than 100 live channels and unlimited cloud DVR.
FOX One, which streams every NLCS game, costs $19.99 a month through Prime Video after a three-day free trial.
Famous faces in the stands
The guide also expects celebrity sightings at the ballpark. It names Austin Aries and Stephen Colbert among Brewers fans, and Jason Bateman, Rob Lowe and Billie Eilish among Dodgers fans.
For viewers, the takeaway is simple: with several streaming options and a seven-game format, fans have plenty of ways to follow the race for the pennant.
Reporting sources: The Hollywood Reporter, “MLB Playoffs 2026: Where to Watch Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers Series Live Online”.