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Dodgers NLDS tickets so wildly cheap that fans will pay less than $1 per degree of heat

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 1). Dodgers NLDS tickets so wildly cheap that fans will pay less than $1 per degree of heat. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/sports/dodgers-nlds-tickets-so-wildly-cheap-that-fans-will-pay-less-for-scorching-afternoon-start-time/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-01 · by Valentina Martinez

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Tickets for Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium are selling for less than $100, despite expected temperatures over 98 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. The early start time of 1 p.m. was determined by the Padres' victory in their wild-card series against the Cubs, pushing Los Angeles to an earlier kickoff and avoiding scheduling conflicts with San Diego's game. The article focuses on the unusually low ticket prices for a playoff game at Dodger Stadium.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on October 3rd in sweltering conditions, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) at Dodger Stadium. Despite being heavy favorites to win the series (-230 odds), the Dodgers faced a challenging environment as they started Game 1 with Tarik Skubal pitching for them instead of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Braves, who advanced after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a winner-take-all game, remained unfazed by the heat and were tipped as slight underdogs to win Game 1 (+177 odds) due to their recent form against Los Angeles during the regular season. Fans were encouraged to stay hydrated and wear hats and sunscreen to combat the extreme temperatures forecasted for what could be the hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium since 2017. The series continued with Games 2 through 5 scheduled over the following days, all set to air on FOX or FS1. Despite the odds, some analysts predict an upset given the unpredictable nature of high-stakes games under extreme weather conditions. Fans without cable could watch Game 1 for free using a five-day trial offered by DIRECTV. Emergency medical teams were on standby to handle potential heat-related issues among spectators.

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Dodgers Game 1 NLDS Padres the National League Division Series

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Dodgers ORG · 6× Padres ORG · 3× Braves ORG · 1× Brewers ORG · 1× Chicago GPE · 1× Cubs ORG · 1× Los Angeles GPE · 1× Phillies ORG · 1× San Diego GPE · 1×

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For those wondering about the early start time for a Dodgers playoff game, the wild-card series between the Padres and Cubs determined whether LA would get the 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. slot.
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🔮 Temperatures at Dodger Stadium are expected to reach upward of 98 degrees.

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Game 1 of the National League Division Series is slated to be a hot one, literally. asserted
Game → slat → Series
First pitch between the Dodgers and Phillies or Braves (depending on who wins Game 3 of the wild-card series Thursday) is set for 1 p.m. Saturday. asserted
who → depend → p.m.
Temperatures at Dodger Stadium are expected to reach upward of 98 degrees. asserted
Temperatures → expect → degrees
While there certainly won’t be an autumn breeze for October baseball in Los Angeles, Dodgers fans can purchase tickets at a reasonable price for Game 1 of the NLDS. asserted
fans → purchase → NLDS
Tickets have gone lower than $100, meaning fans can watch the back-to-back World Series champions for a price that likely matches the 90-degree weather. asserted
that → go → weather
For those wondering about the early start time for a Dodgers playoff game, the wild-card series between the Padres and Cubs determined whether LA would get the 1 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. slot. asserted
LA → wonder → slot
Since the Padres beat Chicago, the Dodgers were pushed to the 1 p.m. start time and San Diego received the evening slot to avoid any overlap between the two NLDS matchups. asserted
Diego → beat → matchups
While the Padres already know their NLDS opponent in the Brewers, the Dodgers still are waiting. asserted
Dodgers → know → Brewers
Regardless of who they face, the Dodgers are set for a heated Game 1. asserted
Dodgers → face → Game
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