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The Mets’ fairytale season will continue on.
After an all-time great game against the Braves on Monday to punch their ticket to the playoffs, the Amazins pulled out another all-timer on Thursday to advance to the NLDS in a win-or-go-home situation.
It happened thanks to Pete Alonso, whose clutch three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning put the Mets ahead, eventually leading to a dramatic 4-2 win over the Brewers and another champagne celebration.
So, now it’s on to the NLDS, where the Mets will face the Phillies (for the first time ever in the postseason). The divisional rivals played 13 games against each other in the regular season; the Mets had a record of 6-7 in those 13 games, but the big wins happened when it really counted — right as the playoff race heated up in mid-September, the Mets won four big games over the Phillies out of seven total to keep them in the conversation.
Below, check out everything you need to know to watch the Mets in the NLDS.
Mets vs. Phillies NLDS dates and times: When do the Mets play the Phillies?
- Game 1: Saturday, October 5 – 4:08 p.m. ET (Fox)
- Game 2: Sunday, October 6 – 4:08 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 3: Tuesday, October 8 – 5:08 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 4, if necessary: Wednesday, October 9 – 5:08 p.m. ET (FS1)
- Game 5, if necessary: Thursday, October 10 – 4:08 p.m. ET (FS1)
What channel is the Mets game on?
The first game of the Mets vs. Phillies NLDS will air on Fox. The rest will air on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).
How to watch Mets vs. Phillies for free:
If you want to watch the Mets in the NLDS for free without cable, DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $79.98/month for over 90 live channels.
Other ways to stream Mets vs. Phillies:
While Sling TV doesn’t offer any free days, you’ll save money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free.
Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox and FS1, and right now, you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you’ll pay $22.50 and get access to more MLB playoff games before the second-month payment is due.
Probable Mets vs. Phillies pitchers:
At the time of writing, the Mets had yet to confirm a Game 3 starter. The pitching matchups will look like this:
- Kodai Senga (NYM) vs. Zack Wheeler (PHI)
- Luis Severino (NYM) vs. Cristopher Sánchez (PHI)
- TBD vs. Aaron Nola (PHI)
Where are the Mets playing?
Games 1 and 2 of the NLDS will be played at Citizen’s Bank Park in Philadelphia, before heading home to Queens, NY’s Citi Field for Game 3 and a potential Game 4.
This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. Angela keeps readers up to date with cord-cutter-friendly deals, and information on how to watch your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and movies on every streaming service. Not only does Angela test and compare the streaming services she writes about to ensure readers are getting the best prices, but she’s also a superfan specializing in the intersection of shopping, tech, sports, and pop culture. When she’s not writing about (or watching) TV, movies, and sports, she’s also keeping up on the underrated perfume dupes at Bath & Body Works and testing headphones. Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews.
