The 2026 MLB Playoffs continue Tuesday, October 6, with two National League Division Series games on the schedule. Baseball fans will get a postseason doubleheader featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves followed by the Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres.
Both games will be televised nationally on FS1, with the second matchup potentially becoming the first elimination game of this year’s Division Series.
MLB Games Today – Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves
- Matchup: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves
- Round: NLDS Game 3
- Start Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: FOX One
- Series: Tied 1-1
- Probable Pitchers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Chris Sale
The Dodgers and Braves enter Game 3 tied at one victory apiece, making Tuesday night’s matchup particularly important in the best-of-five series. Los Angeles won the opener 5-3 before Atlanta responded with a 3-2 victory in Game 2.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto is scheduled to take the mound for Los Angeles against Atlanta left-hander Chris Sale. Yamamoto enters the matchup with a 2.53 ERA, while Sale carries a 2.16 ERA.
The winner will take a 2-1 series lead and move within one victory of advancing to the National League Championship Series.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres
- Round: NLDS Game 3
- Start Time: 9:30 PM ET
- TV: FS1
- Streaming: FOX One
- Series: Brewers lead 2-0
- Probable Pitchers: Dustin May vs. Nick Pivetta
Milwaukee has an opportunity to become the first team to advance from this NLDS matchup after winning the opening two games of the series.
The Brewers won Game 1 by a 3-2 score before taking Game 2 4-3, giving Milwaukee a commanding 2-0 advantage heading into San Diego.
The Padres now face elimination. A Milwaukee victory would complete the sweep and send the Brewers to the 2026 NLCS, while a San Diego victory would force Game 4 on Wednesday.
Dustin May is scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Padres right-hander Nick Pivetta.
Where to Watch MLB Games Today
Both MLB playoff games on Tuesday are scheduled to air nationally on FS1. The NLDS is also available through FOX postseason streaming platforms, including FOX One.
Tuesday’s television schedule:
Dodgers vs. Braves — 6:00 PM ET on FS1
Brewers vs. Padres — 9:30 PM ET on FS1
Spanish-language coverage of the NLDS is available through FOX Deportes, while ESPN Radio provides national radio coverage of the MLB postseason.
What’s at Stake in Today’s MLB Playoff Games?
The Dodgers-Braves matchup guarantees that one team will finish Tuesday just one victory away from reaching the NLCS.
The stakes are even higher in San Diego.
Milwaukee enters Game 3 with a 2-0 series lead, meaning the Brewers can clinch their spot in the NLCS with another victory. San Diego must win to keep its season alive.
If necessary, Game 4 between the Brewers and Padres is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7 at 10:00 PM ET. Dodgers-Braves Game 4 is scheduled for 6:00 PM ET Wednesday.
MLB Playoff Games Today: October 6 Schedule
| Game | Time (ET) | TV | Series |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers at Braves | 6:00 PM | FS1 | Tied 1-1 |
| Brewers at Padres | 9:30 PM | FS1 | Brewers lead 2-0 |
Tuesday’s MLB postseason slate provides two important NLDS Game 3 matchups, beginning with Dodgers-Braves and concluding with a potential elimination game between the Brewers and Padres.