Where to watch Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 2 for free: Time, livestream

The NLDS continues tonight with Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2.

The Dodgers took Game 1 yesterday, 5-3. Los Angeles’ trade deadline acquisition Tarik Skubal delivered as their Game 1 starter, striking out seven across six innings, and the Dodgers powered past the Braves thanks to home runs by Max Muncy, Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez.

Watch Braves vs. Dodgers for free

  • When: Oct. 4, 5 p.m PT / 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles, California)
  • How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
  • TV Channel: FS1

After today’s game, the series will move to Atlanta for Games 3 and 4 and with a win today, the Dodgers could take a 2-0 lead into the second part of the series.

Historically, per MLB, teams that take a 2-0 lead in any best-of-five series have gone on to win that series 89% of the time (83 of 93), while teams that lose Games 1 and 2 on the road have recovered to win the series just three times in 36 chances.

Here’s how to tune in to the Game 2 of the NLDS without cable.

Braves vs. Dodgers time

Game 2 of the Braves-Dodgers NLDS is scheduled to begin today, Oct. 4, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.

How to watch Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 2 for free

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the ALDS for free.

DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FS1 as part of its 125+ channel options.

Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS schedule

  • Game 1: Dodgers 5, Braves 3
  • Game 2: Oct. 4, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
  • Game 3: Oct. 6, 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (FS1)
  • Game 4: Oct. 7, 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET (FS1)*
  • Game 5: Oct. 8, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX)*

*if necessary


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