Dodgers to Host The Brewers in the National League Championship Series
LOS ANGELES – The back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Milwaukee Brewers in Games 3, 4 and, if necessary 5 of the National League Championship Series after losing Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee. The series continues tomorrow, October 14 at 5:00 p.m. PT. Tickets remain available for all games at Dodgers.com/tickets/postseason. Fans are also encouraged to check the Postseason ticket inventory available on the Dodgers trusted secondary market partner, SeatGeek.
Milwaukee won the 2026 regular season series against the Dodgers, four games to three. L.A. took two of three from May 22-24 at American Family Field while the Brewers took three of four at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium from Aug. 13-16. This is the fourth Postseason matchup between the two teams after the 2018 NLCS, 2020 Wild Card and 2025 NLCS, all of which were won by the Dodgers.
Former Dodger All-Star, 1981 World Series Champion and current Dodgers radio broadcaster Rick Monday will throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to Game 3. A big flag will be displayed on the field with 150 active-duty military personnel as fan-favorite Keith Williams Jr. sings the National Anthem, accompanied by a flyover from two F-35s from Edwards Air Force Base. Before Game 4, 1988 World Series Champion, Legend of Dodger Baseball and current television broadcaster Orel Hershiser will throw out the first pitch to his catcher, 1981 and 1988 World Series Champion Mike Scioscia. L.A.-based vocalist Kaleena Zanders will perform the National Anthem. If necessary, the anthem for Game 5 will be sung by Grammy award winner Joshua Guerrero and two-time All-Star and Silver Slugger winner Shawn Green will be on hand to throw out the first pitch. All games will feature pregame performances throughout UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium from different DJs and musical groups.
Around the ballpark, new food offerings will make their debut:
- Chicken and Waffle Sammie - Waffle, in house fried chicken patty, candied bacon, country gravy white
- The Curveball - Telera bread, mojo criollo marinated pork, mayo, lettuce, pickled jalapenos, jerk seasoned caramelized onions
- Knafeh Sticks - Cheese, kataiffi, orange blossom-simple syrup, crushed pistachios
- Pork Tomahawk – Seared pork tomahawk with tomato relish and smoked baked potato
- Sweet Strawberry Cheese Bread – Vanilla Ice Cream
This postseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) will continue its stadium fundraising opportunities to help fans give back while celebrating their team. Fans can support LADF by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket from sellers in pink aprons, shopping exclusive merchandise and memorabilia at the LADF Homebase Store, bidding on autographed items at Dodgers.com/Auctions, or purchasing personalized ribbon board messages at Dodgers.com/RibbonBoards. In Centerfield Plaza, fans can create their own custom collectible Dodgers baseball trading card - available only at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early, with auto gates opening three hours prior to first pitch at 2:00 p.m. for Game 3 and 3:00 p.m. for Game 4 and if necessary, Game 5. Stadium gates will open two and a half hours before first pitch at 2:30 p.m. for Game 3 and 3:30 p.m. for Game 4 and if necessary, Game 5.
The full list of entertainment and game information is listed below:
Wednesday, October 14, 5:00 p.m. vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Pregame ceremonies will include a flyover from two F-35s with the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine Detachment from Edwards Air Force Base
- Anthem: Keith Williams Jr. accompanied by the big flag ceremony held by 150 active-duty military personnel
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Rick Monday
- Centerfield Plaza: Undecided Future
- Other stadium entertainment: Top Shelf Brass Band
- Military Hero of the Game: U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Clifford Johnson
Thursday, October 15, 6:00 p.m. vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Anthem: Kaleena Zanders
- Ceremonial First Pitch and It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Orel Hershiser and Mike Scioscia
- Centerfield Plaza: RemiX
- Other stadium entertainment: Sidle Drumline
- Military Hero of the Game: U.S. Army Specialist Gil Carrillo
Friday, October 16, 6:00 p.m. vs. Milwaukee Brewers *if necessary
- Anthem: Joshua Guerrero
- Ceremonial First Pitch and It’s Time for Dodger Baseball: Shawn Green
- Centerfield Plaza: The Nandos
- Other stadium entertainment: Las Catrinas
- Military Hero of the Game: U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Joseph Talavera
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