The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Cincinnati Reds hoping to kick off this postseason with a win in Game 1 of their NL Wild Card series matchup as the 2025 MLB playoffs begin on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT) with a live broadcast on ESPN, and streaming live on demand.

• You can watch this Reds vs. Dodgers game live for free with Fubo (free trial)or with DirecTV (cheapest streaming plans, $25 off your first month) or see more streaming options below.

Dodgers ace Blake Snell will be on the bump to start the game for Los Angeles trying to put his team ahead in the series while Hunter Greene will be the starting pitcher for the Reds at home in Game 1 of this National League Wild Card matchup.

What TV channel is the Dodgers vs. Reds MLB playoffs game on today? Is is streaming free anywhere?

What: The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card of the 2025 MLB playoffs.

Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.

When: A look at this best-of-three game series.

Game 1: Reds at Dodgers on Tuesday, September 30 at 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT).

Game 2: Dodgers at Reds on Wednesday, October 1 at 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT), ESPN.

*Game 3: Reds at Dodgers on Thursday, October 2 at 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT), ESPN.

*if necessary

TV channel: ESPN, streaming live with ESPN Unlimited.

How to watch streaming live without cable: There are several options to watch this game and more playoff games this season.

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  • The best deal: If you sign up for ESPN Unlimited ($29.99/month), you will get all of the ESPN networks and channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SEC Network+, ACC Network Now and ESPN3.
  • If you already have cable, you can also watch this game live on Watch ESPN with your cable or satellite provider login information.

Dodgers vs. Reds spread, latest betting odds

Moneyline: LAD: -200 | CIN: +165

Point spread: LAD: -1.5 | CIN: +1.5

Over/Under: 7

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