The Los Angeles Dodgers, who secured back-to-back World Series titles in 2024 and 2025, are embarking on their quest for a historic three-peat. The team will join the MLB play-offs today, 3 October 2026, after earning a first-round bye.
Fans can catch the action live on the BBC as the Dodgers begin their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at 21:00 BST. This follows coverage of the Chicago White Sox visiting the Cleveland Guardians at 18:00 BST.
Dodger Stadium, the largest MLB arena with a capacity of 56,000, has been a hub of activity. This year, the Dodgers set a franchise record with a total home attendance of 4,034,219, averaging 49,805 fans per game. High-profile signings like Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 2024 have contributed to the team's growing fanbase.
Despite pitcher Shohei Ohtani not pitching this year due to injuries, pitcher Tarik Skubal is expected to start today. The Dodgers finished the regular season with 100 wins and 62 losses, making them favourites to win the World Series, ahead of the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees.