The 2025 National League Championship Series (NLCS) is scheduled for October 14–22, 2025 , with Games 1–7 played across those dates (if all games are needed).

NLCS 2025 key dates

  • Expected Game 1 : October 14, 2025.
  • Series window: runs through October 22, 2025 at the latest, allowing for travel days and a full 7‑game set.

How it fits in the MLB postseason

  • The NLCS takes place after the Division Series and before the World Series in the 2025 MLB postseason.
  • Exact first‑pitch times and hosting parks depend on which National League teams advance out of the Division Series.

Staying updated

  • Check the official MLB postseason schedule page closer to October 2025 for any time changes, weather moves, or matchup details.
  • Team subreddits and fan forums often post game threads dated by each NLCS game (for example, “NLCS game chat (Oct 14, 2025)”) that confirm game days as they happen.

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