Oct 2, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Andrew Kittredge (59), relief pitcher Daniel Palencia (48) and catcher Carson Kelly (15) celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres during game three of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at American Family Field, the first time the teams have met in the postseason.

The Brewers won the NL Central with the best record in baseball and earned a bye to the best of five NLDS. Meanwhile, the Cubs finished second in the division and beat the San Diego Padres in the wild card series to set up this showdown.

Cubs skipper Craig Counsell managed the Brewers for nine seasons but departed after the 2023 season to join the division rivals.

Brewers ace Freddy Peralta (17-6, 2.70 ERA) takes the mound in Game 1 while lefty Matthew Boyd (14-8, 3.21 ERA) starts for the Cubs.

What time is Cubs vs Brewers game today?

First pitch is scheduled for 2:08 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

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Saturday's game will air on TBS and can be streamed with Sling TV.

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