How to watch Mets-Phillies in the 2024 NLDS for free: Schedule, streaming
· New York PostThe 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.
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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 – Time TBD (Fox)
- Game 4, if necessary: Wednesday, October 9 – Time TBD (Fox)
- Game 5, if necessary: Friday, October 11 – Time TBD (Fox)
What channel is the Mets game on?
The first game of the Mets vs. Phillies NLDS will air on Fox. Game 2 will be on FS1, and every subsequent game will air on Fox.
How to watch Mets vs. Phillies for free:
If you want to watch the Mets in the NLDS for free, 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 starters:
At the time of writing, the Mets have yet to name any probable starters, while the Phillies have confirmed that former Met Zach Wheeler will start Game 1.
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.
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