Brewers face Padres in NLDS opener set for October 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 5:03 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers will play the San Diego Padres in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday, October 3, at American Family Field. The Padres advanced after defeating the Chicago Cubs, 2-0, in the wild-card series. This matchup marks the first playoff meeting between the two teams, with the Padres winning four of six regular-season games against the Brewers. Game 1 is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT and will be televised on Fox or FS1.
- •Game 1 on October 3 at 7:30 p.m. CT in Milwaukee.
- •Padres swept Cubs in the wild-card series.
- •Brewers finished season with the best record in baseball at 103-59.
- •Padres won four out of six matchups during the regular season.
- •All NLDS games will be broadcast on Fox or FS1.
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"The Padres knocked off the Chicago Cubs in the wild card series. Can they keep it up against a Brewers rotation led by the Cy Young front-runner?
"The Milwaukee Brewers will face the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, meeting the hottest team in baseball.
"It's the Milwaukee Brewers vs the San Diego Padres in the 2026 MLB playoffs, beginning Saturday at American Family Field.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:03 AMMilwaukee Brewers' playoff opponent in 2026 NLDS is San Diego Padres
It's the Milwaukee Brewers vs the San Diego Padres in the 2026 MLB playoffs, beginning Saturday at American Family Field.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:03 AMSeven things to know about Brewers’ playoff opponent, San Diego Padres
The Milwaukee Brewers will face the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series, meeting the hottest team in baseball.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 5:01 AMWho do the Padres play next in MLB playoffs? Why San Diego faces ultimate test in NLDS
The Padres knocked off the Chicago Cubs in the wild card series. Can they keep it up against a Brewers rotation led by the Cy Young front-runner?
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