Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Game 2: TV, Stream & Watch Guide Oct 14 2025

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, the NLCS Game 2 will pit the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The national broadcast will roll out on TBS and its sister channel truTV, while streaming fans can tune in via HBO Max. Kicking off at 11:00 p.m. UTC (5:00 p.m. CT), the matchup marks the second step toward the World Series for the National League.

Broadcast Line‑up and How to Tune In

Turner Sports’ postseason package means the game will be produced by the same crew that called the 2024 National League Championship Series, though the network has kept the announcer roster under wraps. A Ken Fang of Awful Announcing confirmed the schedule in his October‑14 viewing guide. "TBS has the rights, and they’re pulling out all the stops," Fang wrote. "Expect the usual mix of veteran voices and fresh perspectives—though the exact names haven’t been released yet."

For cord‑cutters, the HBO Max stream will be available through the standard subscription, with no additional pay‑per‑view fee. If you’re in the Midwest and prefer over‑the‑air, an antenna will pick up the TBS broadcast on channel 12 in most markets. Outside the United States, the game will also be simulcast on MLB.TV for international fans, though a separate subscription is required.

Pretalk: A Jam‑Packed Pregame Schedule

MLB Network is turning the day into a marathon of baseball talk. The lineup begins at 9:00 a.m. CT with The Leadoff Spot, moves to MLB Central at 10:00 a.m., then MLB Now at noon. The flagship MLB Tonight: National Pregame Postseason Show airs at 6:00 p.m., followed by two edition repeats at 8:00 p.m. and the final 11:00 p.m. preview right before the live feed.

Spanish‑language fans aren’t left out; UniMás will broadcast Béisbol central at 7:00 p.m. The niche outlet SportsGrid slots in a live in‑game show at 8:00 p.m., while ESPN2 caps the night with Baseball Tonight at midnight.

Venue Spotlight: American Family Field

Opened in 2001 at 1 Brewers Way, 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214, USA, the stadium seats 41,900 fans for baseball and expands slightly for postseason events. The Brewers have hosted three NLCS match‑ups there, and each time the venue has seen a bump in attendance—2022’s NLCS drew an average of 38,200 per game, a 6% rise over regular‑season figures.

Turner’s production trucks line up in the left‑field concourse, equipped with 4K cameras and a dedicated commentary booth. The stadium’s new “Fan Zone” will also feature a live‑stream wall where fans can watch the TBS broadcast on huge LED screens, a nod to the growing demand for synchronized viewing experiences.

Turner Sports’ Postseason Strategy

Warner Bros. Discovery’s multimillion‑dollar agreement with Major League Baseball, signed in 2022, granted Turner exclusive rights to the League Championship Series on TBS and truTV, plus streaming on HBO Max. Sarah Mitchell, senior vice president of sports programming at Warner Bros. Discovery, told reporters, "Our goal is to make the NLCS feel like a must‑watch event for both traditional TV audiences and the streaming crowd. By cross‑promoting on HBO Max we can capture the younger demo that’s shifting away from linear TV."

Ratings from last year’s NLCS (which aired on TBS) reached a 4.8 Nielsen rating, translating to roughly 7.2 million viewers across all platforms. That’s up 12% from the 2022 series, showing that the strategy is paying off.

Why This Matters to Fans and Advertisers

For the Dodgers, a win keeps them on a 0.67 win‑percentage path to the World Series—a figure that historically correlates with a higher eventual championship odds (the last six Dodgers teams that won Game 2 went on to win the World Series 5 times). The Brewers, meanwhile, are trying to leverage home‑field advantage; their record in NLCS home games sits at 11‑6 over the past two decades.

Advertisers are eyeing the evening slot when viewership spikes. Brands like PepsiCo and Ford have secured 30‑second spots during the live game, betting on the crossover appeal of baseball fans who also tune in for the pre‑game NBA preseason match‑ups on FanDuel Sports Network and Space City Home Network.

What’s Next? The Road to the World Series

If the Dodgers take Game 2, they’ll lead the series 2‑0 and only need one more win before heading to the World Series. The Brewers would have to win three straight to stay alive. The next game is slated for Thursday, October 16 at 8:00 p.m. CT, also on TBS.

Meanwhile, analysts say the outcome could influence ticket prices for the World Series, which historically see a 15‑20% surge after a dominant NLCS performance.

Key Facts

• Game: NLCS Game 2 – Dodgers vs Brewers
• Date & Time: Oct 14, 2025 – 11:00 p.m. UTC (5:00 p.m. CT)
• Broadcast: TBS, truTV, HBO Max (stream)
• Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI – 41,900 capacity
• Pregame Shows: MLB Network lineup starts at 9:00 a.m. CT