The Milwaukee Brewers stand just one victory away from advancing to the National League Championship Series for the first time in seven years. They achieved a commanding 7-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs in Game 2 of the NL Division Series, which took place on October 6 at American Family Field. With this win, the Brewers lead the best-of-five series 2-0.
Game 3 Playoff Details: Brewers vs. Cubs
Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 4:08 p.m. The matchup will take place at Wrigley Field in Chicago, following a day off on October 7 for the Brewers.
Game Highlights
- The Brewers won Game 1 (9-3) and Game 2 (7-3).
- Milwaukee has a combined score of 16-6 against the Cubs in the series.
- Three home runs contributed to the Game 2 victory.
- Andrew Vaughn hit a pivotal three-run homer in the first inning.
- William Contreras and Jackson Chourio also hit significant home runs.
Upcoming Schedule
| Game | Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 3 | October 8, 2025 | 4:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field, Chicago |
| Game 4 (if necessary) | October 9, 2025 | 8:08 p.m. | Wrigley Field, Chicago |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | October 11, 2025 | 3:38 p.m. | American Family Field, Milwaukee |
Broadcast Information
Fans can catch all Brewers-Cubs playoff games on TBS.
Should the Brewers secure a victory in Game 3, they will advance to the NL Championship Series, where they are set to host the first two games against either the Los Angeles Dodgers or Philadelphia Phillies.
NL Championship Series Schedule
| Game | Date |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | October 13, 2025 |
| Game 2 | October 14, 2025 |
| Game 3 | October 16, 2025 |
| Game 4 | October 17, 2025 |
| Game 5 | October 18, 2025 |
| Game 6 | October 20, 2025 |
| Game 7 | October 21, 2025 |
The Brewers are looking to win their first playoff series since 2018 and continue their pursuit of a championship.
