How to watch Mets vs. Dodgers in Game 5 of the 2024 NLCS

18 Oct 2024, 20:00 · New York Post

It’s the most important must-win game for the 2024 Mets since the last most important must-win game just a few weeks ago.

If the win tonight, they’ll live to see another game in the NLCS; if they don’t, the season is over.

The Mets have only won one game in this best-of-seven series so far — Game 2 — while the rest, including last night’s, have been blowout wins for the Dodgers.

Game 5 will kick off with The Temptations performing both the national anthem and their hit “My Girl,” which became an anthem of sorts for Mets fans as its lead-off batter Francisco Lindor’s walk-up song.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune into Mets vs. Dodgers.

Mets vs. Dodgers Game 5 date and time: When is Game 5 of the NLCS?

The Mets face the Dodgers in Game 5 of the NLCS tonight, October 18, live from Citi Field in Queens, NY. First pitch is set for 8:08 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Mets-Dodgers game on tonight?

The Mets vs. Dodgers game will air on Fox Sports 1 (FS1) tonight.

How to watch Mets vs. Dodgers:

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch tonight’s Mets game. Right now, you can get Hulu + Live TV, which includes FS1, at a major discount. Instead of the regular price of $82.99/month, you’ll get your first three months, which includes Disney+ and ESPN+ as well, for $59.99/month.

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Other ways to watch Mets vs. Dodgers:

If you want to watch the Mets and Dodgers face off in Game 5 of the NLCS for free without cable, DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month for over 90 live channels.

While Sling TV doesn’t offer any free days, you’ll save money on a whole month of streaming rather than just five days free.

Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox, and right now, you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $45, you’ll pay $22.50 and get access to the LCS games and the World Series before the second-month payment is due.

Mets vs. Dodgers probable pitchers:

David Peterson will start for the Mets tonight, against Jack Flaherty for the Dodgers. Flaherty previously started Game 1 of the NLCS.

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