Time Set for Phillies’ NLDS Game 1 and 2 vs Dodgers

We know the Philadelphia Phillies will host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open the 2025 MLB playoffs, and the key details of the first two games have been set.

Phillies vs Dodgers NLDS: Game 1 and 2 Details

The NLDS is set: Philadelphia Phillies set to Face Dodgers

The time of Game 1 was contingent on the result of the AL Wild Card Series between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, which the Yankees clinched with a 4-0 Game 3 win Thursday night.

Dodgers Sweep Reds to Advance

The Phillies found out their opponent in the NLDS when the Dodgers swept the Cincinnati Reds, beating the Reds 10-5 and 8-4 to move on to face the Phillies.

Radio Coverage on 97.3 ESPN

The radio broadcast of Saturday’s Game 1 will air on 97.3 ESPN beginning at 6 p.m. with two hours of extended pregame coverage from Hanging with Hennig following Game 1 of the Cubs-Brewers series. Monday's game will be aired starting at 6 p.m. on 97.3 ESPN.

The Phillies are the No. 2 seed in the NL after going 96-66 to win the NL East, while the Dodgers won the NL West, going 93-69 to earn the No. 3 seed.

Full NLDS Schedule for Phillies and Dodgers

Here is the full schedule for the best-of-five NLDS matchup between the Phillies and Dodgers.

• Saturday, Oct. 4

Game 1: Phillies vs Dodgers 6:38 p.m. (97.3 ESPN)

• Monday, Oct.6

Game 2: Phillies vs Dodgers, 6:08 p.m. (97.3 ESPN)

• Wednesday, Oct. 8

Game 3: Phillies vs Dodgers, Time TBA (97.3 ESPN)

• Thursday, Oct. 9

Game 4 (if necessary): Phillies vs Dodgers, Time TBA (Rock 104.1)

• Saturday, Oct.11

Game 5 (if necessary): Phillies vs Dodgers, Time TBA (97.3 ESPN)