The Chicago Cubs face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025 (10/4/25) at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisc.

How to watch

Here are your best options to watch the game if you don’t already have cable:

Watch for free with a trial of DirecTV .

You can also watch with a subscription to Sling .

Sling offers a variety of affordable, short-term plans. You can purchase a Day Pass for $4.99, a weekend pass for $9.99 or a week pass for $14.99.

Streaming platform Free trial Cost Discount DirecTV Yes $84.99 a month $35 off your first month Sling Orange No $45.99 a month No Sling Day Pass (24-hour access) No $4.99 No Sling Weekend Pass (Access Friday - Sunday) No $9.99 No Sling Week Pass (7-day access) No $14.99 No

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