News Summary
Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the League Championship Series, featuring matchups between the Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners in the AL, and the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL. The ALCS begins with the Blue Jays hosting the Mariners, while the Brewers and Dodgers prepare for competitive games. Viewers can expect extensive broadcasting options across various platforms to follow the postseason action.
Major League Baseball Reveals 2025 League Championship Series Schedule
Seattle, WA — The schedule for the 2025 League Championship Series (LCS) has been officially announced by Major League Baseball (MLB), detailing matchups, broadcast arrangements, and key dates leading up to the World Series. This year’s postseason pits the Toronto Blue Jays against the Seattle Mariners in the American League (AL) and the Milwaukee Brewers facing the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League (NL).
ALCS Matchup Features Blue Jays and Mariners
The ALCS will open with the Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Seattle Mariners. The first game is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, with a first pitch at 8:03 p.m. Eastern Time. The Mariners took an early lead in the series, winning Game 1 with a score of 3-1. Seattle’s victory extends their current postseason winning streak, highlighted by a decisive performance and a game-winning home run by Jorge Polanco.
The opening game featured pitchers Bryce Miller for Seattle and Kevin Gausman for Toronto. Seattle’s bullpen has been notably strong, combining for nine scoreless innings over the first two games of the ALCS, contributing significantly to their leading position. The game was played at Rogers Centre, with an attendance of 44,814 on a relatively cool evening, the roof open to accommodate fans.
Toronto managed only six hits in Game 1, with their star player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. going hitless. The Mariners’ rally in the sixth inning, marked by a home run from Cal Raleigh, turned the tide in their favor. The second game of the series is scheduled for Monday, October 13, and Seattle currently leads the series 1-0. Additional games will be scheduled based on the results of this series.
NLCS Features Brewers and Dodgers
The National League Championship Series will see the Milwaukee Brewers face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The broadcast will be available across multiple platforms, including TBS, truTV, and HBO Max, with Spanish-language telecasts on Univision networks. Univision Radio will also provide live Spanish-language audio coverage throughout the postseason. The series promises competitive matchups between two prominent teams in the NL.
Broadcasting and Streaming Details
Broadcast arrangements for the postseason are comprehensive, providing fans multiple options to follow the games. FOX Sports and FOX Deportes will handle coverage of the World Series for the 28th time, ensuring extensive national reach. Additionally, MLB.TV subscribers who authenticate through participating pay TV providers can access all postseason games via TNT Sports platforms, FOX, and FS1.
For those preferring radio coverage, ESPN Radio will offer live national audio of all postseason games, providing comprehensive coverage for fans across the country. Fans can view the full postseason schedule and additional details at MLB’s official website dedicated to the playoffs.
Additional Context and Future Schedule
The series outcomes will determine the progression of the postseason, with subsequent games depending on winner outcomes. The ALCS and NLCS are both structured as best-of-seven series, and the winners will advance to the World Series, which will be covered extensively by national broadcasters and streaming services.
This year’s postseason features a mix of traditional broadcasting and streaming options, accommodating fans whether they are cable subscribers or prefer cord-cutting digital platforms. The variety of available viewing platforms ensures broad accessibility to postseason action for baseball enthusiasts across the country.
Summary of Key Dates and Details
- Game 1 of ALCS: Sunday, October 12, at 8:03 p.m. ET
- Game 2 of ALCS: Monday, October 13
- Series matchups and additional games: Pending results of initial games
- Broadcasters: FOX, FOX Deportes, TBS, truTV, HBO Max, Univision networks, ESPN Radio
- Streaming: MLB.TV, TNT Sports platforms, FOX, FS1
All postseason details and schedule updates are available publicly and can be considered for planning viewing experiences across platforms. The 2025 MLB postseason continues to deliver high-stakes baseball entertainment with compelling matchups and multiple ways for fans to stay engaged.
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Additional Resources
- Fox Sports: ALCS Game 2 Boxscore
- ESPN: Game Recap
- MLB: Mariners Win Game 1
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Major League Baseball
- Cleveland.com: How to Watch ALCS Game
- Google Search: MLB postseason
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