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Here’s where to watch Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 live for free

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Tricarico, A. (2026, October 14). Here’s where to watch Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 live for free. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/14/sports/heres-where-to-watch-brewers-vs-dodgers-nlcs-game-3-live-for-free/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-14 · by Angela Tricarico

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The article details how to watch Game 3 of the NLCS between the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers, set for October 14 at Dodger Stadium. The Brewers lead the series 2-0 after winning Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee. Viewers can stream the game without cable by using a five-day free trial of DIRECTV, which includes FS1 where the game will be broadcast from 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET.
Written by AI on 2026-10-14, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series (NLCS), advancing to the World Series for the first time since 1982. The Brewers won all four games, marking an unexpected upset against the two-time defending champions. Key moments included Game 3, where Garrett Mitchell hit a go-ahead home run, and the bullpen's crucial late-game performances throughout the series. Former Cy Young winner John Smoltz criticized the Dodgers' pitch selections, noting they put the Brewers in advantageous positions. The World Series will feature the Brewers against either the Cleveland Guardians or Tampa Bay Rays, starting on October 23rd. This matchup highlights teams known for their strategic approach and athleticism over financial might.

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📰 Brewers Sweep Dodgers To Reach World Series
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Hedges 0 of 13 claims Outlet record 66/100
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Hedges 0 of 32 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Game 3 of the NLCS on October 14th, while Article B covers the final game that sent Milwaukee to the World Series on October 16th.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 1 of 43 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Game 3 of the NLCS, while Article B reports on the conclusion of the series with a Brewers victory in Game 4.”
ABC News (US)
Hedges 1 of 54 claims Outlet record 70/100
“Article A describes Game 3 of the NLCS on October 14, while Article B reports the result of Game 4 and the series sweep on October 16.”
Fox News
Hedges 2 of 22 claims Outlet record 69/100
“The articles refer to different games in the NLCS series between the Brewers and Dodgers, with Article A mentioning Game 1 while Article B discusses Game 3.”
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 14 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles refer to different games in a series, with Article A discussing Game 1 and Article B focusing on Game 3.”
New York Post
Hedges 0 of 23 claims Outlet record 66/100
“The articles describe different games in the NLCS series between the Dodgers and Brewers, with Article A referring to Game 1 on October 11th and Article B to Game 3 on October 14th.”
New York Post
Hedges 2 of 47 claims Outlet record 66/100
“Article A describes Game 2 of the NLCS where the Brewers won 2-1, while Article B is about how to watch Game 3 which the Dodgers lost.”
Fox News
Hedges 2 of 21 claims Outlet record 69/100
“The articles describe different games in the NLCS series, with Article A covering Game 1 and Article B covering Game 3.”
Toronto Star
Hedges 0 of 27 claims Outlet record 64/100
“Article A describes Game 1 of the NLCS between Dodgers and Brewers, while Article B discusses how to watch Game 3.”
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Angela Tricarico
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Brewers Brewers vs. Dodgers Dodgers Game 3 NLCS

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Dodgers ORG · 9× Brewers ORG · 5× Brewers vs. Dodgers ORG · 3× Angela PERSON · 2× Blake Snell PERSON · 2× DIRECTV ORG · 2× FOX ORG · 2× FS1 ORG · 2× Los Angeles GPE · 2× Milwaukee GPE · 1×

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Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS schedule - Game 1: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1 - Game 2: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4 - Game 3: Oct. 14, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1) - Game 4: Oct. 15, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (FS1) - Game 5: Oct. 16, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (FS1)* - Game 6: Oct. 18, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)* - Game 7: Oct. 19, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX or FS1)* *if necessary This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-14
🔮 In the win, catcher William Contreras because just the fourth player in MLB history with three separate game-tying or go-ahead hits in a postseason game, and the first since Sandy Alomar did so for Cleveland in the 1997 ALDS.
2026-10-14 · New York Post
Here’s where to watch Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 live for free · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 0 hedged)

The Dodgers return home tonight for Game 3 of the NLCS in must-win mode. asserted
Dodgers → return → mode
After two games in Milwaukee, the reigning World Series champs are down 0-2 to the 103-win Milwaukee Brewers. asserted
champs → reign → Brewers
In Monday’s Game 2, the Brewers rallied to overcome three separate deficits for a 7-4 victory. asserted
Brewers → rally → victory
In the win, catcher William Contreras because just the fourth player in MLB history with three separate game-tying or go-ahead hits in a postseason game, and the first since Sandy Alomar did so for Cleveland in the 1997 ALDS. asserted
Alomar → because → ALDS
Now, the attention shifts to Los Angeles, where the Dodgers will look to starting pitcher Blake Snell to save their season after an injury-filled year. asserted
Dodgers → shift → year
Despite a hitting slump, the Dodgers elected to keep Shohei Ohtani in the lineup for Game 3 in the hopes that he can find his swing. asserted
he → elect → swing
In the history of best-of-seven postseason series, teams holding a 2-0 lead have gone on to win that series 79 times (out of 95 total), so the Dodgers have their work cut out for them to keep hopes for a three-peat alive. asserted
them → hold → peat
Brewers vs. Dodgers start time Game 3 of the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS is scheduled to begin today, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET. asserted
Game → schedule → PT
How to watch Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS Game 3 for free If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream the NLCS for free. asserted
you → watch → NLCS
DIRECTV is our favorite service for trying live TV for free. asserted
DIRECTV → try → TV
Right now, you can take advantage of a five-day free trial before saving $30 on your first month. asserted
you → take → month
We recommend the Choice plan, which includes FOX as part of its 125+ channel options. asserted
which → recommend → options
Brewers vs. Dodgers starting pitchers Robert Gasser (5-5, 3.87 ERA) will start for the Brewers. asserted
Gasser → start → Brewers
Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS schedule - Game 1: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1 - Game 2: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4 - Game 3: Oct. 14, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1) - Game 4: Oct. 15, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (FS1) - Game 5: Oct. 16, 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET (FS1)* - Game 6: Oct. 18, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FS1)* - Game 7: Oct. 19, 5 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. ET (FOX or FS1)* *if necessary This article was written by Angela Tricarico, Commerce Streaming Reporter for Post Wanted Shopping, Page Six, and Decider.com. asserted
article → write → Shopping
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. asserted
Angela → keep → 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. asserted
she → test → shopping
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. asserted
she → write → headphones
Prior to joining Decider and The New York Post in 2023, she wrote about streaming and consumer tech at Insider Reviews. asserted
she → join → Reviews
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