Four National League teams will face off today, October 2nd, in the second game of the MLB Wild Card Series. The National League games today are the San Diego Padres against the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets against the National League Central Division winner Milwaukee Brauers. The two teams that win their best-of-three series during the Wild Card will then travel to the ALDS, which begins October 5th. The MLB Wild Card Series is broadcast exclusively on ABC and ESPN; Here's a primer on how to watch today's San Diego vs. Atlanta and Milwaukee vs. New York games.

Here's how to watch Day 2 of the MLB Wild Card Series:

Date: October 2nd

TV channels: ESPN, ESPN2

Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV and more

Where to watch the Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Mets MLB Wild Card Game 2 on TV:

The second Brewers vs. Mets game of the MLB Wild Card Series will air on ESPN on Wednesday, October 2nd at 7:38 p.m. AND.

Where to Watch the San Diego Padres vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Wild Card Game on TV:

The second Padres vs. Atlanta Braves game of the MLB Wild Card Series will air on Wednesday, October 2nd at 8:38 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Where to watch MLB Wild Card games without cable:

ESPN's suite of channels is available on multiple platforms, including Fubo TV, DirecTV and YouTube TV.

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Who is taking part in the MLB Wild Card Series?

Three teams from the American League and three from the National League received wild card spots in the MLB Wild Card Series, along with the lowest-ranked division winner in their league. The Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles (AL) as well as the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres (NL) have secured spots in the Wild Card Series.

AL Wild Card teams: Baltimore Orioles, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Houston Astros (AL West Division winners)

NL Wild Card teams: San Diego Padres, New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers (NL Central Division winners)

2024 MLB playoff schedule:

Always east

Here's a complete look at the MLB postseason schedule.

MLB playoff schedule

• Wild Card Series: 1st-3rd October

• Division series: 5th-12th October

• League Championship Series: 13th-22nd October

• World Series: October 24th – November 2nd

2024 MLB Wild Card Series Schedule:

• October 1st: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, Game 1, 2:32 p.m. (ABC)

• October 1st: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, Game 1, 4:08 p.m. (ESPN2)

• October 1st: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Game 1, 5:32 p.m. (ESPN)

• October 1st: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Game 1, 8:38 p.m. (ESPN)

• October 2nd: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, Game 2, 2:32 p.m. (ABC)

• October 2nd: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, Game 2, 4:38 p.m. (ESPN)

• October 2nd: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Game 2, 7:38 p.m. (ESPN)

• October 2nd: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Game 2, 8:38 p.m. (ESPN2)

• October 3rd: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, Game 3, 2:32 p.m. (ABC) – if necessary

• October 3rd: Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles, Game 3, 4:08 p.m. (ESPN) – if necessary

• October 3rd: New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers, Game 3, 7:08 p.m. (ESPN) – if necessary

• October 3rd: Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres, Game 3, 8:38 p.m. (ESPN2) – if necessary

All the ways to watch MLB playoff games this season: