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There's just one slot left in the divisional round of the MLB Playoffs, and the Mets and Brewers are both looking to snag the spot in tonight's final Wild Card game. We've put together everything you need to know about how to watch the Mets vs. Brewers, whether you have cable or are hoping to live stream the game.
The New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers both entered the Wild Card round with fairly good regular seasons. The Brewers lead the National League Central with a 93-69 regular season record, whereas the Mets are third in the National League East with an 89-73 record. The Brewers saw a similar season last year, whereas the Mets have already surpassed their 2023 season, in which they missed the Playoffs. The Wild Card round is the best of three: the Mets won the Monday game, and the Brewers won the Tuesday match-up, so tonight's game will serve as the tiebreaker to decide who will compete against the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series.
Keep reading to learn how to watch the Mets vs. Brewers game tonight. Don't forget to bookmark our how to watch MLB Playoffs streaming guide for info on other upcoming games.
The New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers game airs on ESPN in the US. The game will kick off on Thursday, October 3, at 7:08 p.m. ET.
Cord-cutters can still live stream ESPN by subscribing to a live TV package like Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, or Fubo. These month-to-month services, which can be found in our best sports streaming services guide, are top-rated cable alternatives with no long-term contracts (although DirecTV Stream also offers a multi-year option with some major savings).
Sling TV will be the cheapest option tonight. Sling's Orange plan, which costs $40/month, carries ESPN and 34 other live channels, including ESPN2, ESPN3, and ESPN4K. Sling is currently running a promo that will give you half off your first month, meaning that tonight is just a $20 investment. If you upgrade to Sling Orange + Blue, you'll also be able to catch the rest of the MLB Playoffs, local channel coverage permitting.
DirecTV Stream is another top-rated live TV package. The service carries ESPN and 90+ other channels, including everything you need to watch the rest of the MLB Playoffs. Subscriptions cost $80/month, although they'll increase by $7 later this month. Right now, you can try it out for free for five days.
ESPN is also available to live stream on Fubo, along with 100+ other channels. Fubo subscriptions start at $80/month and offer a one-week free trial for new users, who can also get $20 off their first month.
Just because you're traveling outside the US doesn't mean you need to miss out on the game. You can keep up with your subscriptions with the help of a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs, like ExpressVPN, are easy ways to temporarily alter your device's virtual location, enabling you to use all of your usual websites and apps from anywhere. Since the services we've recommended require US payment methods, this will work best for Americans who are just traveling away from home.
We consistently recommend Express since it's a great way to boost your online security. Plus, it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read more about it in our ExpressVPN review and see below to learn how to use a VPN.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
