Here's how to watch Mets vs. Phillies in the 2024 NLDS for free

The Mets' fairytale season continues.

After an all-time great game against the Braves on Monday that punched their ticket to the playoffs, the Amazins pulled off another record on Thursday, making it to the NLDS in a win-or-go-home situation.

This happened thanks to Pete Alonso, whose game-winning three-run home run in the top of the ninth inning gave the Mets the lead, which ultimately led to a dramatic 4-2 win over the Brewers and another champagne celebration.

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So now it's on to the NLDS, where the Mets face the Phillies (for the first time). always in the off-season). The division rivals played 13 games against each other in the regular season; The Mets had a 6-7 record in those 13 games, but the big wins came when it really mattered – just as the playoff race was heating up in mid-September, the Mets won four of seven total big games against the Phillies Keep them talking.

Below is everything you need to know to watch the Mets in the NLDS.

Mets vs. Phillies NLDS dates and times: When will the Mets play the Phillies?

• Game 1: Saturday, October 5 – 4:08 p.m. ET (Fox)
• Game 2: Sunday, October 6 – 4:08 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Game 3: Tuesday, October 8th – time to be announced (Fox)
• Game 4, if applicable: Wednesday, October 9th – time to be announced (Fox)
• Game 5, if applicable: Friday, October 11th – time to be announced (Fox)

What channel is the Mets game on?

The first Mets vs. Phillies NLDS game will air on Fox. Game 2 will air on FS1 and every subsequent game will air on Fox.

Here's how to watch Mets vs. Phillies for free:

If you want to watch the Mets in the NLDS for free without cable, DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial ends, you'll pay $79.98/month for over 90 live channels.

Other Ways to Stream Mets vs. Phillies:

Although Sling TV doesn't offer free days, you'll save money with a full month of streaming instead of just five free days.

Sling TV's Blue plan includes Fox and FS1, and now you can get your first month at 50% off. Instead of $45, you'll pay $22.50 and get access to more MLB playoff games before the second month's payment is due.

Probable Mets vs. Phillies pitchers:

At the time of writing, the Mets had not yet confirmed a starter for Game 3. The pitching matchups will be as follows:

• Kodai Senga (NYM) vs Zack Wheeler (PHI)
• Luis Severino (NYM) vs. Cristopher Sánchez (PHI)
• TBD vs. Aaron Nola (PHI)

Where do the Mets play?

Games 1 and 2 of the NLDS will be played at Citizen's Bank Park in Philadelphia before heading home to Citi Field in Queens, New York for Game 3 and a possible Game 4.

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