Cubs and Brewers Begin NLDS in Milwaukee This Saturday

Milwaukee, Wisconsin – The Chicago Cubs will face the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 2:08 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast live on TBS and HBO Max from American Family Field.

The Cubs enter the series after a hard-fought Wild Card Series against the San Diego Padres, where they won 2-1. They finished the regular season with a record of 92-70 and are hoping to capitalize on their momentum.

Matthew Boyd will start for the Cubs, looking to build on his recent form. He had a 2.08 ERA during the regular season, making him a key part of the team’s pitching lineup. On the other hand, Freddy Peralta takes the mound for the Brewers. Peralta boasts a 17-6 record with a 2.70 ERA, solidifying his position as the ace of the Brewers’ rotation.

The Brewers finished the season as the top team in baseball at 97-65. They secured a bye in the first round and have had nearly a week off before this matchup. However, their recent performance saw them struggling with a 19-21 record in their last 40 games.

Both teams are familiar rivals within the NL Central. The Cubs won the seasonal series 7-6 but ultimately fell short of the division title, which the Brewers secured by five games. The stakes are high, as the winner will advance to face the victor of the Dodgers-Phillies series in the National League Championship Series.

The NL pennant has eluded the Cubs since 2016, while the Brewers have never clinched the NL pennant, having only won the American League pennant in 1982.

This series is expected to showcase two powerful teams with strong pitching. The Cubs will depend on their proved offense, while the Brewers aim to leverage their starters’ depth, beginning with Peralta’s talent.