Brief

Padres and Brewers set to clash in first NLDS meeting Oct. 3‑7

The best‑of‑five National League Division Series begins in Milwaukee on Oct. 3 and moves to San Diego for the remaining games, with tickets available from $99.

By Felo News Desk · Published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 03:26:45 GMT

The San Diego Padres will meet the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 National League Division Series for the first time ever, beginning Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the New York Post.

What happened

The best‑of‑five series opens at Milwaukee’s American Family Field on Oct. 3, with Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski (16‑5, 1.80 ERA) slated to start. After two games in Milwaukee, the series shifts to San Diego’s PETCO Park for Games 3 and 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Wednesday, Oct. 7. A potential Game 5 would also be in San Diego if needed.

What the reports add

The Post notes that ticket prices start at $99 including fees for the three possible Milwaukee games, while the lowest price found for any game was $121 on Vivid Seats. It also highlights that the Padres swept the Chicago Cubs in the Wild Card round, avenging a loss from the previous year’s playoffs.

What was said

San Diego manager Craig Stammen said, “They’re playing great baseball right now,” as quoted by the Post.

How it came about

The postseason matchup follows a regular‑season split in which San Diego won four of six meetings, including an eleven‑inning 4‑3 victory on Aug. 12. Oddsmakers have the Brewers as -180 favorites entering the series.

Key facts

The NLDS between the Padres and Brewers begins on Oct. 3 at American Family Field. (nypost.com)
Jacob Misiorowski (16‑5, 1.80 ERA) is the Brewers’ starting pitcher for Game 1. (nypost.com)
Tickets start at $99 for the Milwaukee games, with the lowest price found at $121. (nypost.com)
The series moves to PETCO Park for Games 3 and 4 on Oct. 6‑7. (nypost.com)
Padres swept the Cubs in the Wild Card round before this series. (nypost.com)