The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Atlanta Braves for Game 3 of the National League Division Series on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia. Following two games in California where the teams split victories, the series stands tied at 1–1, shifting home-field pressure as both franchises battle for a berth in the National League Championship Series.
Schedule and Broadcast Channels for Game 3
The first pitch for Game 3 is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time (5:00 p.m. Central Time, 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time) at Truist Park, a venue with a seating capacity of 41,108 spectators. Viewers in the United States can watch the live broadcast on FS1, FOX One, and Fox Deportes, while radio coverage will air on Dodgers Radio AM570, ESPN Radio, and KTNQ 1020. International viewers outside the local market can follow the action via MLB.tv, with additional streaming options available through Fubo and DIRECTV.
Should the series extend, Game 4 is set for Wednesday, October 7, at Truist Park, and a decisive Game 5 would return to Los Angeles on Friday, October 9, if necessary.
How Both Teams Reached the Division Series
The Dodgers completed the regular season with a 100–62 record. Despite Los Angeles holding the superior overall record, the Braves have proved formidable head-to-head, holding a 6–2 advantage over the Dodgers across their 2026 matchups.
The Braves finished the regular season with a 94–68 record.
Recap of the Opening Games in California
The series opened at Dodger Stadium, where Los Angeles secured a 5–3 victory in Game 1. However, Atlanta responded in Game 2 with a 3–2 win.
Although the Dodgers generated a .394 slugging percentage compared to Atlanta’s .290, the Braves maintained a .375 on-base percentage to keep runners moving, ultimately converting their scoring opportunities while the Dodgers stranded multiple base runners.
Pitching Matchup Between Yamamoto and Sale
Game 3 features a marquee pitching duel between Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Chris Sale for the Braves. Yamamoto finished the regular season with a 14–9 record, a 2.53 ERA, and 182 strikeouts, making his first postseason start of 2026. Sale posted a 14–9 record, a 2.16 ERA, and 200 strikeouts for Atlanta.
The two starters previously met on August 27, when Sale pitched a complete-game shutout to lead the Braves to a 1–0 victory, while Yamamoto allowed just one run over 6 1/3 innings.
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