How to watch Mets-Brewers 2024 Wild Card series free: Schedule, streaming

After opening the 2024 season 0-5 and finding themselves 11 games out of a playoff spot in May, the New York Mets are playoff-bound.

Yesterday, the team took a worst-case scenario doubleheader and turned it into a thrilling end; between a six-run 8th inning, Edwin Diaz’s insistence on pitching a second inning to keep the lead in the 9th and Francisco Lindor’s playoff-clincing home run, the Mets turned a 3-0 deficit early on into an 8-7 win over the Braves in Game 1 of the doubleheader.

The champagne flowed (and was an especially sweet celebration for Pete Alonso, who experienced his first champagne celebration after over 840 MLB games). Still, today, it’s back to work for the first game of the NL Wild Card Series against this past weekend’s opponent: the Milwaukee Brewers.

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The Mets played the Brewers in a three-game series last week and dropped two out of the three games, but it’s the playoffs now — anything can happen.

Below, check out everything you need to know to watch the Mets in the NL Wild Card.

Mets vs. Brewers NL Wild Card dates and times: When do the Mets play the Brewers?

• Tuesday, October 1 – 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Wednesday, October 2 – 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• if necessary: Thursday, October 3 – 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

What channel is the Mets game on?

The first two games of the Mets vs. Brewers Wild Card series will air on ESPN. If the series goes to the tie-breaking third game, it’ll air on ESPN2.

How to watch Mets vs. Brewers for free:

To watch the games live, you’ll need a live TV streaming service.

One we’re recommending to everyone right now is DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, DIRECTV Stream plan costs $79.98/month. DIRECTV Stream’s base plan includes both ESPN and ESPN2.

Other ways to stream Mets vs. Brewers:

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 Orange plan includes ESPN, and right now, you can get your first month for 50% off. Instead of $40, you’ll pay $20 and get access to more MLB playoff games before the second-month payment is due.

Probable Mets vs. Brewers starters:

Luis Severino will get the start for the Mets in Game 1, while Freddy Peralta will start for the Brewers. Starters for Games 2 and 3 have not been announced yet.

Where are the Mets playing?

The Mets will play the Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI.

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