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After late-inning drama in the first two games of the series, it's only fitting that the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies have the stage to themselves for a decisive Game 3.
The other Wild Card series all ended in sweeps, leaving this clash of NL East rivals the lone game on Thursday's schedule. If the first two games were any indication, it should be a good one.
Austin Riley's clutch three-run homer in the eighth inning gave the Braves the win in the series opener. The Phillies returned the favor Wednesday with back-to-back shots by Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper in the eighth to tie the game before Alec Bohm provided the winning margin with another solo shot in the 10th.
The winner Thursday travels to Los Angeles to face the Dodgers, and the loser goes home. Here's when and where to tune in.
What time is Braves vs. Phillies today?
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 1
- Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
Braves vs. Phillies Game 3 is set for Thursday at 8:15 p.m. ET. The start was moved into prime time when the other three Wild Card series ended in sweeps, leaving this as the lone game Thursday.
The game will be played at Atlanta's Truist Park.
Where to watch Braves vs. Phillies Game 3
Braves vs. Phillies Game 3 will air nationally on NBC, with Matt Vasgersian, John Kruk, C.J. Nitkowski and Joey Votto on the call. Fans can also stream the games with DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Other streaming options include fubo, which also offers a free trial, and Peacock.
Braves vs. Phillies schedule, scores
| Tue., Sept. 29 | Game 1: Braves 5, Phillies 3 | — | — |
| Wed., Sept. 30 | Game 2: Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10 inn.) | — | — |
| Thu., Oct. 1 | Game 3: Braves vs. Phillies | 2 or 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, fubo, Peacock |
Division Series schedule 2026
Saturday, Oct. 3
| ALDS Game 1: Guardians vs. White Sox | 1 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Dodgers vs. Braves/Phillies | 4 p.m. | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Game 1: Rays vs. Yankees | 6:30 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Padres | 8:30 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 4
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Padres | 4 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Game 2: Dodgers vs. Braves/Phillies | 8 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Monday, Oct. 5
| ALDS Game 2: Guardians vs. White Sox | 5 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Game 2: Rays vs. Yankee/Red Sox | 8 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 6
| NLDS Game 3: Braves/Phillies vs. Dodgers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Game 3: Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 7
| NLDS Game 4*: Braves/Phillies vs. Dodgers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: White Sox vs. Guardians | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Game 4*: Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Rays | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Thursday, Oct. 8
| ALDS Game 4*: White Sox vs. Guardians | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Game 4*: Yankees vs. Rays | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Friday, Oct. 9
| NLDS Game 5*: Dodgers vs. Braves/Phillies | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Game 5*: Brewers vs. Padres | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If necessary
Saturday, Oct. 10
| ALDS Game 5*: Guardians vs. White Sox | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Game 5*: Rays vs. Yankees | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
MLB postseason schedule 2026
| Tue., Sept. 29 | Wild Card series begin |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | Division Series begin |
| Sun., Oct. 11 | NLCS begins |
| Mon., Oct. 12 | ALCS begins |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | World Series begins |
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