The Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 2 of this National League Division Series matchup. Milwaukee dominated Game 1 of the series, taking home a 9-3 victory. The first pitch is scheduled for Monday, October 6, at 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT) with a live broadcast on TBS and streaming live on demand.
You can watch the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs NLDS Game 2 live for FREE with DirecTV (free trial), or with Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans) or see more streaming options below.
Both squads have been mum about who will be starting Game 2 from the mound, but it appears that Shota Imanaga will be ready to go for the Cubs. Lefty Aaron Ashby will open for the Brewers, despite a Game 1 relief outing where he retired four batters on sixteen pitches.
What TV channel is the Cubs vs. Brewers MLB playoffs game on today? Is it streaming free anywhere?
What: The Cubs face the Brew Crew in a National League Division Series of the 2025 MLB playoffs.
Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI.
When: A look at this best-of-five game series. 2025 MLB playoffs bracket, complete schedule.
Game 1: Brewers 9, Cubs 3 F/9
Game 2: Cubs at Brewers on Monday, October 6 at 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT), TBS
Game 3: Brewers at Cubs on Wednesday, October 8 at 2:08 p.m. PT/5:08 p.m. ET (4:08 p.m. CT), TBS
*Game 4: Brewers at Cubs 6:08 p.m. PT/9:08 p.m. ET (8:08 p.m. CT), TBS
*Game 5: Cubs at Brewers on Saturday, October 11 at 1:38 p.m. PT/3:38 p.m. ET (2:38 p.m. CT), TBS
*If necessary
TV channel: TBS
How to watch streaming live without cable: There are several options to watch this game and more playoff games this season.
You can watch this game live for FREE with DirecTV (free trial), or with a cheap day pass from Sling (as low as $5/day).
Best deal: Another great option might be to get a Sling “Season Pass” ($199) and buy an HDTV antenna. This pairing would give you nearly every channel showing college football this season, including games being broadcast in your local market on The CW Network.
You can also watch this game streaming on demand on HBO Max ($16.99/month). If you already have a cable provider, use your login information to watch this game on TNT Live.
Brewers vs. Cubs spread, latest betting odds
Moneyline: MIL: -135| CHI: +115
Point spread: MIL: -1.5 | CHI: +1.5
Over/Under: 7.5
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