How to watch the 2023 NLCS match between the Phillies vs. Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Championship Series after defeating the Atlanta Braves in four games.

The winner advances to the World Series where they will face the winner of the Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers American League Championship Series.

Philadelphia, which lost to the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series, is led by players Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, and Trae Turner among others.

In its quest for its second World Series championship in team history, Arizona is driven by players like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Christian Walker. The final one happened in 2001, the Diamondbacks’ fourth MLB season.

The following information will help you catch the two clubs in the 2023 NLCS:

Who is going to play in the NLCS?

The Philadelphia Phillies of the NL East and the Arizona Diamondbacks of the NL West will meet in the 2023 NLCS.

NLCS Schedule

Eastern Standard Time is used for all times.

• Game 1: Monday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. – Arizona at Philadelphia
• Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. – Arizona at Philadelphia
• Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. – Philadelphia at Arizona
• Game 4: Friday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m., Philadelphia at Arizona
• *Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m., Philadelphia at Arizona
• *Game 6: Monday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m., Arizona at Philadelphia (unless the ALCS is complete, in which case, this game moves to 8 p.m., TBS)
• *Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Arizona at Philadelphia

*if required

How to watch Phillies– Diamondbacks NLCS game

The NLCS games will all be broadcast live on TBS. Through TBS, you can also watch the action online. Additionally, Max offers all TBS games.

What is the format for the NLCS?

The 2-3-2 format is used in the World Series, NLCS, and ALCS. Philadelphia, the club with the higher seed, will host Games 1 and 2 to open the series before it moves to Arizona’s stadium for Games 3, 4, and 5 (the latter if required). If necessary, games 6 and 7 would then be held in Philadelphia.