The revenge story is complete! The San Diego Padres are advancing to the NLDS with a wild-card series win over the Chicago Cubs.
The Padres pitching staff dominated the Cubs, allowing just one run in 18 innings and setting up a best-of-five game matchup between San Diego and the Milwaukee Brewers, where the winner advances to the NLCS.
The NLDS kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 3 in Milwaukee, where the Padres will face the Milwaukee Brewers. The Brewers are the MLB's best this season, with 102 wins, the organization secured home-field advantage through the World Series.
Below we'll break down how to buy NLDS tickets for the Padres vs. Brewers and more for the 2026 MLB playoffs:
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Milwaukee Brewers vs. San Diego Padres NLDS tickets
- NLDS Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 in Milwaukee — Starting at $134
- NLDS Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 4 in Milwaukee — Starting at $131
- NLDS Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6 in San Diego — Starting at $127
- NLDS Game 4*: Wednesday, Oct. 7 in San Diego — Starting at $161
- NLDS Game 5*: Friday, Oct. 9 in Milwaukee — Starting at $162
Milwaukee Brewers MLB playoff tickets
- NLDS Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 in Milwaukee — Starting at $134
- NLDS Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 4 in Milwaukee — Starting at $131
- NLDS Game 5*: Friday, Oct. 9 in Milwaukee — Starting at $162
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The Brewers are heading back to the MLB postseason with the best record in baseball. See all ticket options now:
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San Diego Padres MLB playoff tickets
- NLDS Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6 in San Diego — Starting at $127
- NLDS Game 4*: Wednesday, Oct. 7 in San Diego — Starting at $161
San Diego Padres MLB playoff tickets
Revenge complete! With a wild card series win over the Chicago Cubs, the Padres are advancing in the MLB playoffs.
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2026 MLB season key dates
- Opening Night: Wednesday, March 25 ✅
- Opening Day: Thursday, March 26 ✅
- All-Star Break: July 11-14, with the All-Star Game taking place on Tuesday, July 14 ✅
- Postseason: The MLB postseason began on Sep. 29, 2026 ✅
- Division series: The AL and NLDS both begin on Saturday, Oct. 3
- Championship series: The NLCS begins Sunday, Oct. 11 while the ALCS starts Monday, Oct. 12
- 2026 World Series: Slated to start on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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