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

Yesterday the team turned a worst-case scenario doubleheader into a thrilling finish; Between a six-run eighth inning, Edwin Diaz’s insistence on throwing a second inning to keep the lead in the ninth, and Francisco Lindor’s playoff-winning home run, the Mets turned an early 3-0 deficit into one 8-7 win over the Mets Braves in Game 1 of the doubleheader.

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

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

Below is 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 1st – 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. When the series comes to the decisive third game, it will be broadcast on ESPN2.

Here’s how to watch Mets vs. Brewers for free:

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

One that we currently recommend to everyone is DIRECTV Stream, which comes with a five-day free trial. After the trial ends, the DIRECTV Stream plan costs $79.98/month. DIRECTV Stream’s basic plan includes both ESPN and ESPN2.

Other Ways to Stream Mets vs. Brewers:

Although Sling TV doesn’t offer free days, you’ll save money with a full month of streaming instead of just five free days.

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

Likely starters between Mets and Brewers:

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

Where do the Mets play?

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

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