The Milwaukee Brewers have a return date with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series in 2026.
Pat Murphy’s Brewers advanced to the NLCS for a second straight season after knocking out the San Diego Padres in four intense and riveting games in the NL Division Series.
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The Dodgers, who eliminated the Brewers in last year’s NLCS, moved a step closer to a World Series three-peat after defeating the Atlanta Braves in four games Oct. 7 in their NLDS.
It’ll be baseball’s best regular-season team against a Dodgers team eyeing another appearance in the Fall Classic for the NL pennant.
Here’s the NLCS schedule and what to know about Game 1:
When do the Brewers play the Dodgers?
The Brewers and Dodgers will play in the NLCS, a best-of-seven series, starting on Sunday, Oct. 11.
Games 1 and 2 will be at American Family Field in Milwaukee before the series shifts to Los Angeles.
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) throws during the first inning of their National League Division Series game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) throws during the first inning of their National League Division Series game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson (43) throws during the first inning of their National League Division Series game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick (10) is tagged out at first by San Diego Padres pitcher Michael King (34) during the third inning of their National League Division Series game Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
Former Milwaukee Brewers Eric Thames throws out a ceremonial first pitch before their National League Division Series game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
Former Milwaukee Brewers Nyjer Morgan throws out a ceremonial first pitch before their National League Division Series game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson (43) trots to the mound before their National League Division Series game against the San Diego Padres Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Brewers vs Padres highlights, National League Division Series Game 2
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Joey Ortiz (3) beats left fielder Jackson Chourio (11) to a fly ball hit by San Diego Padres shortstop Xander Bogaerts during the second inning of their National League Division Series game Sunday, October 4, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
What time is Game 1 of the Brewers vs Dodgers NLCS?
While the dates of all the NLCS games are known, the times haven’t been released.
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego PadKiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
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Faces in the Crowd: Brewers-Padres NLDS Game 2 in Milwaukee
Fans gather at American Family Field for Game 2 of the National League Division Series between the Milwaukee Brewers and the San Diego Padres in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Oct. 4, 2026.
(Kiesen Williams / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel)
NLCS Brewers-Dodgers schedule
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Game 1: Dodgers at Brewers, Sunday, Oct. 11, American Family Field
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Game 2: Dodgers at Brewers, Monday, Oct. 12, American Family Field
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Game 3: Brewers at Dodgers, Wednesday, Oct. 14, Dodger Stadium
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Game 4: Brewers at Dodgers, Thursday, Oct. 15, Dodger Stadium
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Game 5: Brewers at Dodgers (if necessary), Friday, Oct. 16, Dodger Stadium
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Game 6: Dodgers at Brewers (if necessary), Sunday, Oct. 18, American Family Field
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Game 7: Dodgers at Brewers (if necessary), Monday, Oct. 19, American Family Field
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