How to watch Padres-Dodgers NLDS Game 5 for free: Time, streaming

Though the Mets were able to secure their spot in the NLCS in four games, the Padres and Dodgers are going to a fifth and final game to decide the series — and it’s set to be a marquee matchup.

The Padres will start ace Yu Darvish on the mound and all eyes will be on him and Dodgers MVP Shohei Ohtani. In Game 2 of the series, Darvish bested Ohtani with a series of breaking and offspeed pitches and the designated hitter, who hit 54 home runs during the regular season, is just one for eight against Darvish in his career.

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Mets fans are going to want to tune in tonight to get a preview of what’s to come — whichever team wins tonight will go toe-to-toe with the Amazins starting Sunday Night in the best-of-seven NLCS that determines which team will play in the World Series.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune into Padres vs. Dodgers for free.

Padres vs. Dodgers Game 5 date and time: When is Game 5 of the NLDS?

The Padres face the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLDS tonight, October 11, live from Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. First pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Padres-Dodgers game on tonight?

The Padres vs. Dodgers game will air on FOX tonight.

How to watch Padres vs. Dodgers for free:

If you want to watch the Padres and Dodgers face off in Game 5 of the NLDS for free without cable, DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $79.98/month for over 90 live channels.

Other ways to watch Padres vs. Dodgers:

While Sling TV doesn’t offer any free days, you’ll save money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free.

Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox, and right now, you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you’ll pay $22.50 and get access to the LCS games and the World Series before the second-month payment is due.

Padres vs. Dodgers probable pitchers:

The Padres’ ace Yu Darvish will start tonight, against Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers. It’s the first matchup between two Japanese-born starting pitchers in MLB postseason.

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