Dodgers expect sweltering temperatures for NLDS Game 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:53 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will play Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday, October 3, at either 6:00 or 1:00 p.m. local time. Manager Dave Roberts expressed a preference for a nighttime start due to forecasted record-breaking temperatures. A heat wave will hit Los Angeles, with highs around 103 degrees and a RealFeel of 106, intensifying risks during this peak fire season. The timing of the game will depend on the outcome of the wild card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres, which could shift the start time forward.
- •Game 1 of the NLDS is set for October 3 in Los Angeles.
- •Temperatures are forecasted to reach 103 degrees with a RealFeel of 106.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts prefers a nighttime start to reduce heat exposure.
- •Start time depends on the Cubs vs. Padres wild card series outcome.
- •Record temperatures for October could pose health risks for players and fans.
- 11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Weather for Dodgers, weekend playoffs in LA will be sweltering
"The Dodgers will play Game 1 of the NLDS at either 6:00 or 1:00 p.m. local time. With record-breaking temps forecasted, there's a clear preference.
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