How to watch Mets vs. Braves live for free: Streaming, TV

After winning three of four games in a series against the Phillies (and preventing them from clinching the NL East title at Citi Field), the New York Mets now face three of the most important games of the entire season: against their longtime rival, the Atlanta Braves.

They go into the wildcard standings with a two-game lead over Atlanta and when the regular series ends, it is likely that one of these teams habit will play baseball in October.

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The Mets also go into this series without Francisco Lindor, who will miss at least Tuesday's game.

And as if things couldn't get any more dangerous, Tropical Storm Helene is also set to move through the Atlanta area later this week. If the start time is not changed, as reported earlier this week, this could result in a complete blackout.

Mets vs. Braves Dates and Times: When do the Mets play against the Braves?

• Tuesday, September 20 – 7:20 p.m. ET (SNY)
• Saturday, September 21 – 7:20 p.m. ET (SNY)
• Sunday, September 22 – 7:20 p.m. ET (SNY)

How can the Mets secure a wildcard playoff spot?

The New York Mets currently hold the second wildcard spot, just half a game behind the WC1 San Diego Padres. With two fewer games than Atlanta entering the series, the Mets can punch their ticket to the postseason with two wins in this series against the Braves.

Alternatively, a score of 4-2 (by any means) in the final six games of the season would mean the Mets advance to the postseason.

What channel is the Mets game on?

All three games of the Mets series against the Braves will air on their home network, SNY. If you have traditional cable, you can watch all three games on your TV.

How to watch Mets vs. Braves for free:

SNY

To watch SNY live, you need a live TV streaming service.

Our favorite, as it includes regional sports networks (like SNY), is DIRECTV Stream. You must SELECTION Plan that comes with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, the DIRECTV Stream Choice plan costs $88.99/month.

Expected starters for the Mets against the Braves:

• Tuesday: Luis Severino (NYM) vs. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL)
• Wednesday: David Peterson (NYM) vs Chris Sale (ATL)
• Thursday: Sean Manaea (NYM) vs. Max Fried (ATL)

Where do the Mets play?

The Mets play against the Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA.

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