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  • How to Watch the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Game Live for Free

    How to Watch the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Game Live for Free

    So far, it’s been the tale of two NFL seasons for the Patriots and the Bills. Heading into Week 4, Buffalo remains undefeated and hopes to continue that streak. New England, meanwhile, has just one win and little room for optimism right now. Still, each new game brings the chance for disappointment or redemption. Who will come out on top?

    The Patriots-Bills rivalry has tipped in the Patriots’ favor, but things have turned around for Buffalo in recent years. You won’t want to miss what happens next. This Sunday’s football matchup has multiple premium streaming options, but there are also two ways to watch for free if you’re not looking to sign up for any more streaming services.


    What Time Is the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Game?

    The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills will go head-to-head on Sunday, October 4th at 1:00 p.m. ET at Highmark Field in Orchard Park, New York.


    How to Watch the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills Game

    This game will be broadcast on CBS, which means you’ll need a live TV streaming service if you don’t have cable. DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Paramount+, and YouTube TV all carry the network. NFL+ also lets you watch local and primetime games from a phone or tablet.


    How to Watch the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills for Free

    Don’t want to subscribe to another streaming service to watch the game? You could sign up for a free trial from DirecTV, Hulu, Fubo, or YouTube TV. Hulu offers three days, DirecTV and Fubo give you five days, and YouTube TV has a 7-day trial.

    While Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial, there is a workaround. Walmart+, which has a 30-day trial for $1, allows you to choose the streaming service as part of the subscription package. It’s not free, but it’s certainly better than paying full price.

    Additionally, 7Plus will stream the game for free in Australia, but you may be able to access it using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN lets you virtually travel the world by connecting to servers in other countries and spoofing your geographic location. By connecting to a local server, this method should let you view the feed intended for Australian viewers. We recommend using Express VPN, our top VPN pick for location spoofing. With servers across the globe, ExpressVPN lets you spoof your location and unlock the New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills game for free viewing.

    Follow these steps to stream the Patriots vs. Bills game with a VPN:

    • Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).

    • Download the VPN app on your preferred device.

    • Connect to a server in Australia.

    • Visit 7plus (or another live streaming option) and start watching.

    Note: If you’re asked to add a postal code during sign-up, enter a postal code for the region where you want to connect your server to avoid disruption.

    The best VPN services that let you connect to a server in another region usually aren’t free. However, many VPNs also offer a free trial for first-time users. If you can take advantage of that, you’ll be able to watch a number of NFL games online without paying a dime.

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  • How to Watch the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers Game for Free

    How to Watch the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers Game for Free

    It’s still early in the NFL season, but already we’re seeing two different narratives coming into view. Heading into Week 4, the 49ers remain undefeated and sit atop the NFC West, even ahead of reigning Super Bowl champions the Seattle Seahawks. The Broncos, meanwhile, overcame a Week 1 loss to remain competitive, but have fallen behind the Chiefs and Raiders in the AFC West. Only one team can come out on top this week.

    Can Denver recapture last year’s magic to win the division again? Will San Francisco be able to continue their hot start? You won’t want to miss what happens next. This Sunday’s football matchup has more than one premium streaming option, but you can also catch it for free if you’re not looking to sign up for any more streaming services.


    What Time Is the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers Game?

    The Denver Broncos and San Francisco 49ers will go head-to-head on Sunday, October 4th at 4:25 p.m. ET at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.


    How to Watch the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers Game

    This game will be broadcast on CBS, which means you’ll need a live TV streaming service if you don’t have cable. DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu, Paramount+, and YouTube TV all carry the network. NFL+ also lets you watch local and primetime games from a phone or tablet.


    How to Watch the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers for Free

    Don’t want to subscribe to another streaming service to watch the game? You could sign up for a free trial from DirecTV, Hulu, Fubo, or YouTube TV. Hulu gives you three days, DirecTV and Fubo offer five days, and YouTube TV has a 7-day trial.

    While Paramount+ no longer offers a free trial, there is a workaround. Walmart+, which has a 30-day trial for $1, allows you to choose the streaming service as part of the subscription package. It’s not free, but it’s certainly better than paying full price.

    Additionally, 7Plus will stream the game for free in Australia, but you may be able to access it using a virtual private network (VPN). A VPN lets you virtually travel the world by connecting to servers in other countries and spoofing your geographic location. By connecting to a local server, this method should let you view the feed intended for Australian viewers. We recommend using Express VPN, our top VPN pick for location spoofing. With servers across the globe, ExpressVPN lets you spoof your location and unlock the Denver Broncos vs. San Francisco 49ers game for free viewing.

    Follow these steps to stream the Broncos vs. 49ers game with a VPN:

    • Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN).

    • Download the VPN app on your preferred device.

    • Connect to a server in Australia.

    • Visit 7plus (or another live streaming option) and start watching.

    Note: If you’re asked to add a postal code during sign-up, enter a postal code for the region where you want to connect your server to avoid disruption.

    The best VPN services that let you connect to a server in another region usually aren’t free. However, many VPNs also offer a free trial for first-time users. If you can take advantage of that, you’ll be able to watch a number of NFL games online without paying a dime.

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  • T-Mobile Quietly Drops Starlink Name From Its T-Satellite Website

    T-Mobile Quietly Drops Starlink Name From Its T-Satellite Website

    T-Mobile has quietly removed the Starlink name from its website for T-Satellite, just as the company formally established a joint venture that could foster other satellite competitors. 

    On Thursday, we noticed that the official T-Satellite site had scrubbed “with Starlink” from the logo and introductory statement. It also doesn’t mention SpaceX or Starlink Mobile, the name Elon Musk’s company uses for its direct-to-cell service.

    Coincidentally, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon this week launched the joint venture they announced in May to pool their radio spectrum to support satellite services for phones.

    T-Mobile, SpaceX’s exclusive partner for its satellite-to-phone service in the US, hasn’t said why Starlink was removed from its T-Satellite site. But Starlink still features prominently on a support page and a site advertising the service for business use. 

    Still, T-Mobile executives have made some eyebrow-raising statements recently about T-Satellite and SpaceX; the latter has signaled that it plans to use next-generation satellites to eventually compete with the big three carriers in the US.

    Starlink Mobile

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    For example, T-Mobile CEO Srini Gopalan has repeatedly emphasized satellite as a “complementary” service and that T-Satellite isn’t getting as much use as anticipated.

    Thursday’s announcement about the joint venture also says: “Through combined investment by the three JV partners, provider options will expand, and, as a first step, direct-to-device (D2D) access will improve. This will enhance competition as consumer choices grow in satellite service.”

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    T-Mobile’s alliance with AT&T and Verizon has been seen as a counter to SpaceX that could support competitors, such as AST SpaceMobile and Amazon-Globalstar, which are also working on satellite connectivity for consumer phones, giving carriers a way to fill cellular dead zones.

    That said, the joint venture notes “existing carrier-satellite agreements will remain in place and the JV partners can continue connectivity efforts independently.” So it’s possible that T-Mobile could continue to rely on SpaceX for T-Satellite. T-Mobile’s CEO has also confirmed that its exclusivity period for Starlink Mobile in the US doesn’t end this year. Other carriers, including Boost Mobile and US Mobile, plan on offering Starlink Mobile as well.

    T-Mobile isn’t alone in dropping the Starlink mention. Last year, Canadian carrier Rogers Communications also partnered with SpaceX to launch cellular Starlink. But it, too, refrained from mentioning Starlink or SpaceX, possibly to sidestep potential backlash amid ongoing tensions between Canada and President Trump, who has worked closely with Musk.

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  • Skip the Wait. Microsoft’s 26H2 Update Fixes the Parts You Hate Most About Windows 11

    Skip the Wait. Microsoft’s 26H2 Update Fixes the Parts You Hate Most About Windows 11

    Over the past year, Microsoft released a stream of massive Windows 11 upgrades—including a movable taskbar and Bing-free search—but there’s a good chance your PC was passed over due to the company’s staggered rollout. The new Windows 11 26H2 update fixes that. Rather than add brand-new features of its own, 26H2 finally enables the delayed fixes your machine missed over the last 12 months. More importantly, it resets your support clock: Installing it is mandatory if you want to continue receiving security updates after October 2027. Here is how to force the update today and what changes to look out for.


    When Will You Get Windows 11 26H2?

    According to Microsoft’s Sept. 29 blog post, the 26H2 update is “now available for eligible devices running Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2.” 

    Microsoft’s controlled feature rollout process means Windows Update may not offer it to your PC for weeks to come, however. You can head to Settings > Windows Update to check for it. If you don’t see an installation option, you can force it here by clicking Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available.

    Note that PCs running Windows 11 version 26H1, which is exclusive to those with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X2 processors, can’t upgrade to 26H2 because it is based on a different Windows core. Still, Microsoft says these devices will “have a path to update to a future Windows release.” I expect devices with both 26H1 and 26H2 to be able to upgrade to a prospective 27H2 version next year.

    In testing, my desktop PC downloaded the update, installed it, and rebooted in about a minute.


    What’s New Since the 25H2 Update?

    Updates to Windows 11 since the 25H2 release have added long-requested features, addressed common complaints, and generally improved the OS for developers, enthusiasts, and power users, in particular. Again, 26H2 doesn’t add anything new; it just enables the enhancements your PC hasn’t received in the interim due to Microsoft’s slow, staggered release approach. Nonetheless, I highlight the most interesting changes below in order of importance:

    A Movable Taskbar. You can now move Windows 11’s taskbar to the left, right, or top edge of your screen. This feature was popular on Windows 10, and its removal in Windows 11 broke some decades-old workflows.

    Taskbar position options in Windows 11's Settings app

    Windows 11’s movable taskbar is the operating system’s splashiest new feature for 2026 (Credit: Microsoft/PCMag)

    An Option to Turn Off Bing in the Start Menu. The Settings app now lets you turn off Bing and Microsoft Store search results in the Start menu’s search box. As a result, searches load faster and feel more focused. 

    The Bing search toggle in Windows 11's Settings app

    The Settings > Privacy & Security > Search screen now lets you turn off web search results (Credit: Microsoft/PCMag)

    More Customization Options for the Taskbar and Start Menu. Windows 11 now lets you use a smaller, more compact taskbar to save screen real estate. You also get deeper customization options for the Start menu, including the ability to toggle the All, Pinned, and Recommended sections.

    A Quieter Widgets Experience. Windows 11’s Widgets button no longer bombards you with viral headlines and notifications. The MSN news feed doesn’t appear by default, even when you open the Widgets pane.

    Fewer Copilot Buttons Throughout the OS. Microsoft says it’s being more thoughtful about how and where it integrates Copilot AI features. For example, Notepad no longer has a Copilot button, and the Widgets pane no longer includes the Copilot Discover news feed. This pullback makes sense because Microsoft is still struggling to make Copilot a compelling part of the experience. 

    More Options for the Copilot Key. You can now disable your PC’s Copilot key or turn it into a Right Control or Context Menu key without installing keyboard-remapping tools.

    Copilot key options in Windows 11's settings app

    Microsoft is rolling out an option to disable the Copilot key, but you may not see it on your PC yet (Credit: Microsoft/PCMag)

    Point-in-Time Restores. Windows 11 can roll back your PC’s entire state, including apps and personal files, to a recent point in time. This feature is accessible from Windows 11’s recovery screen, so you can easily restore the OS when you encounter problems.

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    Performance Improvements. Microsoft says work is ongoing to improve performance, including optimizations for PCs with 8GB of RAM.

    Less Clutter. Windows 11 is now less cluttered by default. For example, the lock screen now shows only a Weather widget by default, hiding the MSN stocks and sports widgets.

    For more details, Microsoft has a comprehensive list of changes in Windows 11 since version 25H2. 


    What’s Going Away in Windows 11 26H2?

    With Windows 11 26H2, Microsoft says the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) utility is no longer available. The legacy tool was a frequent target of criminals and malware authors, so the company removed it from Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, and 26H1 in September’s security update. The update doesn’t remove any other features from Windows.


    What’s Next After Windows 11 26H2?

    The lack of new features, especially around AI, suggests Microsoft is working on more exciting things internally. The company might announce them at a planned Oct. 7 event in the coming weeks, but representatives tell me there are no plans to launch Windows 12 anytime soon. In any case, you can check out the latest Windows updates by joining the Insider program.

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  • Facing Memory Crunch, Nvidia Creates 64GB RTX Spark. It Still Costs $4,999

    Facing Memory Crunch, Nvidia Creates 64GB RTX Spark. It Still Costs $4,999

    The ongoing memory shortage has prompted Nvidia to create a 64GB version of its DGX Spark mini PC, which runs AI models locally. The only problem? The upcoming product costs even more than the original 128GB model did when it launched a year ago. 

    The 64GB version launches on Friday, Oct. 23, starting at a whopping $4,999 — $1,000 more than the original launch price for the 128GB models. A year later, the 128GB model now goes for $5,999, $6,499, and even $9,000 if you pick the 4TB storage version. 

    Ironically, Nvidia says the 64GB model “keeps the platform at an accessible price point” since the mini PC retains the company’s GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip. On the downside, the 64GB version is designed to support up to 100 billion-parameter AI models, down from 200 billion, due to the halved memory. 

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    Still, Nvidia notes that customers can cluster two or more DGX Sparks together for more AI computing power, but of course, you’ll need to pay more. PC makers, including Acer, Asus, Dell, Gigabyte, HP, and MSI, plan on selling their models on Oct. 23. 

    Despite the high price, the 64GB models could still see ample demand. Interested consumers have reported difficulty finding the 128GB version in stock. Nvidia’s model, now $6,950, remains out of stock. In February, the company said it was forced to raise the price of the 128GB model from $3,999 to $4,699, citing memory supply constraints.

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    The upcoming 64GB product arrives as a major supplier, Micron, expects the memory crunch to worsen in 2027 and 2028, even though it’s trying to build more manufacturing capacity. “We do not have line-of-sight to when supply and demand will return to balance,” Micron says. So, it’s possible that $3,999 for the 64GB RTX Spark will be a relatively good deal in hindsight. Nvidia has its own online store, which can be a good reference point when checking availability. Users can also consider AMD’s alternative, which starts at $3,999.

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    I Crashed, Burned, and Loved Every Second of Star Wars: Galactic Racer

    Burnout 3: Takedown is one of my favorite games of all time, and if you told me that one day its spiritual successor would arrive as a Star Wars podracing game, I’d think you were high on death sticks. But that’s the best way to describe Star Wars: Galactic Racer, a brand new Star Wars game that explores the high-speed thrills—and risks—of podracing. I had a blast trying out the demo at the Summer Game Fest, and now that the full game is here, I’m convinced that this could be one of the best racing games of the year.


    Now This Is Podracing

    You might be surprised to learn that the world of podracing has remained largely unexplored since the fictional sport debuted in 1999’s Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, with only a handful of games centered around it. Star Wars: Galactic Racer wants to make podracing its whole deal—that means no Force, no Jedis, no Skywalkers (as of right now, anyway). But it’s full of familiar Star Wars locations, including planets like Jakku.

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer 2

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    Instead, we get the drama of the race track. The game features a full single-player campaign set in the Outer Rim. I played as Shade, a mysterious gig worker who gets recruited by Darius Pax, the founder of the Galactic League. He’s being harassed by a villain named Kester Bool, who is attempting a coup to take control of the League from Pax.

    This all makes great set dressing for the races, which are white-knuckle intense. I didn’t know what to expect going in, but from the moment I accelerated, I could feel a smile stretch across my face. There’s an incredible sense of speed here, immediately bringing to mind games like F-Zero GX and Wipeout—as well as a feeling of fragility that comes with driving so fast. Galactic Racer captures the satisfaction of rounding a corner at high speed and the crushing impact of colliding head-on with a wall.

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer 4

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    Despite being a fairly new developer, Fuse Games has a lot of experience with racing titles. The studio was founded by ex-Criterion developers, who were responsible for beloved racing games like Burnout and Need for Speed. You can feel that DNA in Galactic Racer—from the excellent handling to the brutal crash cam that accompanies every wreck, it was like running into an old friend I hadn’t seen in a long time.

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    Star Wars: Galactic Racer Is Out of This World Fun

    I especially like how open each track feels. There isn’t exactly one racing line to follow, and although there may be a moment of panic as you figure out where to go, it gives you more freedom to carve your own path. In that way, it reminds me of Mario Kart World’s approach to track design, though the races are still lap-based rather than a single continuous track.

    Before each race, you’re free to wander around a small hub area, where you can take in the Star Wars ambiance, as well as talk to various NPCs, and spend your hard-earned credits. Players can take control of land speeders, speeder bikes, and skim speeders, a new vehicle class introduced in Galactic Racer. Each class handles differently, and there are plenty of options to tweak your car to your liking, as you unlock credits and advance in the career mode.

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    The career mode is another departure from your standard racing game. Each playthrough is run-based, just like a roguelite. You can choose which race you want to partake in, in much the same way that you choose the path to go down in Hades II. Each race might have different win requirements. Some might be traditional races where you have to come qualify to advance, while others play out elimination style, where you have to stay ahead of the pack to make it to the next lap. You continue across different planets, zig-zagging from race to race until you run out of League Entry Tokens. Once you’re out, you’ll be sent back to the beginning of your adventure.

    Before I was done, I got to sample an honest-to-goodness podrace with the one and only Sebulba. With the speed cranked to 11, this arcade mode exhibition was so blisteringly fast that I could almost feel the wind whipping against my face. In addition to the adventure and arcade modes, it will include online play for up to 12 players.

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer 7

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    Star Wars: Galactic Racer Final Thoughts and Release Date

    Star Wars: Galactic Racer captures exactly what I remember from playing the Burnout racing games, and I left the demo booth feeling exhilarated. Along with Hela: Of Mice & Magic and Onimusha: Way of the Sword, it was one of the best games I played at the Summer Game Fest, and I can’t wait to play more now that the full game is here. Star Wars: Galactic Racer launches on October 6 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series.

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  • How to Watch Tonight’s Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Wild Card Game (Even for Free)

    How to Watch Tonight’s Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves MLB Wild Card Game (Even for Free)

    As summer comes to a close and the air turns crisp, you know what’s coming: the MLB Playoffs. The NFL season is already underway, and if you’re also a baseball lover, this next month is essential viewing. The MLB has been through a number of changes in recent years. From the universal DH and the pitch clock to video replay and an automated strike zone, baseball may look very different if you haven’t been paying attention.

    Today, we have the Phillies vs. the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the Wild Card Series. The White Sox, Yankees, and Padres have already advanced. Then, this weekend, the Division Series kicks off. Don’t want to miss a minute of the action? Here’s how you can watch live.


    What Time Is Tonight’s Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves Game?

    The Philadelphia Phillies vs. the Atlanta Braves Wild Card Series Game 3 will take place today, Thursday, October 1 at 8 p.m. ET.


    How to Watch the Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

    Tonight’s Phillies vs. Braves Wild Card Series game will air on NBC and Peacock. You can also watch it with a live TV or sports streaming subscription from DirecTV, Fox One, Fubo, HBO Max, Hulu, Sling, Sportsnet+ (if you’re in Canada), or YouTube TV.


    How to Watch the Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves For Free

    If you don’t want to subscribe to any of the above platforms, you may be able to sign up for a few free trials to gain access to today’s game. Fox One and Hulu offer three-day trials, DirecTV and Fubo offer five days, and YouTube TV gives you 10 days for free.

    Peacock doesn’t have a free trial, but there is a workaround. Walmart+ allows you to bundle Peacock or Paramount+ with your subscription at no extra charge. By signing up for a $1 trial to Walmart’s service, you can also get 30 days of access to Peacock.

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    2026 MLB Playoffs Game Schedule

    MLB’s expanded postseason means more teams on the playoff schedule. The Wild Card Series, the first round of MLB’s playoffs, is best-of-three games. This round began on September 29 and includes the three Wild Card winners for each league, plus the lowest-ranked division winner. Tonight’s Phillies and Braves game will be the final matchup in this round, as the White Sox, Yankees, and Padres have already advanced.

    Next up is the best-of-five Division Series, starting October 3. The Cleveland Guardians, Tampa Bay Rays, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Diego Padres will meet them. After this round, the Championship Series extends to seven games to determine the best team in each league, who then advance to a best-of-seven World Series. Who will make it all the way?

    Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves (ATL leads 1-0):

    Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians:

    • Game 1 on October 3 @ 1:00 p.m. ET – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 2 on October 5 @ 5:00 p.m. ET – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 3 on October 7 @ TBD – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 4 on October 8 @ TBD – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 5 on October 10 @ TBD – TBS/HBO Max

    ATL/PHI vs. Los Angeles Dodgers:

    • Game 1 on October 3 @ 4:00 p.m. ET – Fox/Fox One

    • Game 2 on October 4 @ 8:00 p.m. ET – FS1

    • Game 3 on October 6 @ TBD – Fox/FS1

    • Game 4 on October 7 @ TBD – Fox/FS1

    • Game 5 on October 9 @ TBD – Fox/FS1

    New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays:

    • Game 1 on October 3 @ 6:30 p.m. ET – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 2 on October 5 @ 8:00 p.m. ET – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 3 on October 7 @ TBD – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 4 on October 8 @ TBD – TBS/HBO Max

    • Game 5 on October 10 @ TBD – TBS/HBO Max

    Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres:

    • Game 1 on October 3 @ 8:30 p.m. ET – Fox/Fox One

    • Game 2 on October 4 @ 4:00 p.m. ET – FS1

    • Game 3 on October 6 @ TBD – Fox/FS1

    • Game 4 on October 7 @ TBD – Fox/FS1

    • Game 5 on October 9 @ TBD – Fox/FS1

    2026 MLB postseason brackets

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    How to Stream the 2026 MLB Playoffs

    This year’s MLB postseason is stretched across multiple networks and streaming services. All Wild Card Series games for the American League and National League will be broadcast on NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock. Additional rounds will be on other networks. ALDS and ALCS games are on TBS/TruTV and HBO Max, while NLDS and NLCS games are on Fox/FS1. For the World Series, all games will be broadcast on Fox and the Fox One streaming service.

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    • DirecTV: DirecTV’s MySports base pack costs $45 per month for the first six months to see every game on Fox, FS1, NBC, and TBS/TruTV.

    • Fox One: Fox’s own streaming app lets you watch the NLDS, NLCS, and World Series on Fox and FS1 for $20 per month.

    • Fubo: Fubo’s Sports plan costs $45.99 for the first month to watch the Wild Card Series, NLDS, NLCS, and World Series on Fox, FS1, and NBC/NBCSN.

    • HBO Max: If you pay for the $18.49-per-month HBO Max Standard, you’ll be able to watch the ALDS and ALCS games on TBS/TruTV.

    • Hulu: For $90 per month, you can watch every game on Fox, FS1, NBC, TBS, and TruTV.

    • Peacock: Instead of a live TV service, you’d need to pay $10.99 per month for Peacock Premium to see the Wild Card Series games.

    • Sling: The $60.99-per-month Sling Orange & Blue bundle will let you watch the ALDS and ALCS on TBS/TruTV and the NLDS and NLCS on FS1. Day Passes are also available for Sling Orange, allowing you to watch games on TBS for up to seven days.

    • Sportsnet+ (Canada only): The $30-per-month Standard tier lets you watch every postseason game.

    • YouTube TV: Though the standard plan for YouTube TV costs $83 per month, you can actually now pay for the cheaper $65 Sports package to see all games on Fox, FS1, NBC/NBCSN, and TBS/TruTV.

    Can I Watch Postseason Games on MLB.TV?

    Are you already an MLB.TV subscriber? You can watch the Division Series, Championship Series, and World Series games through MLB’s own streaming service—but there’s a catch. To watch on MLB.TV, you’ll first need to authenticate through a participating pay TV provider. It’s such a sticking point that it makes the entire question moot. If you already have a TV provider, then you wouldn’t need to use a streaming service. If you don’t already have an MLB.TV subscription, don’t pay for one now.

    How can I listen to the 2026 postseason?

    You can also listen to the games via ESPN Radio.


    Which Teams Are In the Playoffs?

    Since MLB expanded its postseason picture in 2022, a total of 12 teams make the playoffs each year. That includes six teams per league, including the three division winners and three Wild Card teams.

    • American League Division Winners: Tampa Bay Rays (1), Cleveland Guardians (2), Houston Astros (3)

    • American League Wild Card: New York Yankees (4), Boston Red Sox (5), Chicago White Sox (6)

    • National League Division Winners: Milwaukee Brewers (1), Los Angeles Dodgers (2), Atlanta Braves (3)

    • National League Wild Card: Chicago Cubs (4), Philadelphia Phillies (5), San Diego Padres (6)


    Upgrade Your Streaming Experience

    If you decide to watch the MLB postseason, there’s still time to get a big-screen television for viewing this beautiful game. Pro tip: Turn on your TV’s motion-smoothing option for the best picture while watching sports. Just remember to turn it off before watching other TV shows and movies to avoid the awful “soap opera” effect.

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  • How to Watch the Las Vegas Aces vs. the Indiana Fever WNBA Playoff Game Live, Even for Free

    How to Watch the Las Vegas Aces vs. the Indiana Fever WNBA Playoff Game Live, Even for Free

    The NBA playoffs ended in June with the New York Knicks winning the championship for the first time in more than 50 years. Now it’s time for the WNBA to make history as the Las Vegas Aces continue their active postseason appearance streak. The Minnesota Lynx, meanwhile, has the chance to become the winningest team in league history, but they were eliminated by the New York Liberty.

    If you’re fresh off the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and want to keep track of Caitlin Clark and company, 11 of the 12 players on the US Women’s Basketball Team will be competing in the playoffs this year. Here’s what you need to know before tuning in.


    2026 WNBA Playoffs Game Schedule

    The WNBA playoffs run from September 27 to October 31. While every matchup in the NBA is a best-of-7 series, the WNBA holds a best-of-3 series in the first round, a best-of-5 series in the semifinals, and a best-of-7 series—for just the second year—in the finals, giving teams a lot less room to maneuver and recover. One bad night could mean the end of everything for your favorite team.

    The first round will continue through October 2, with the New York Liberty and Atlanta Dream already advancing. After that, the semifinals will begin on October 4, and the finals start on October 17.

    Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever – Series tied 1-1

    Golden State Valkyrie vs. Dallas Wings – Series tied 1-1


    How to Watch the Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever Playoff Game

    This year’s playoff schedule is tricky. It will be split across multiple networks and streaming services, even within the same series. ABC, ESPN, Prime Video, and USA will carry the first round. ABC, NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, and ESPN will have the semifinals. NBC, USA, and Peacock will be options for the Finals. This means a single cable subscription or Live TV streamer might not be enough to watch everything.

    • DirecTV: DirecTV’s MySports base pack costs $45 per month for the first six months and offers ABC, ESPN, NBC, and USA.

    • Fubo: Fubo’s Sports plan costs $45.99 for the first month to watch games broadcast on ABC, ESPN, NBC, and NBCSN.

    • Hulu: For $90 per month, Hulu + Live TV lets you watch games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, and USA.

    • Peacock: Instead of a live TV service, you’d need to pay $10.99 per month for Peacock Premium to see the Wild Card Series games.

    • Prime Video: Prime’s $14.99 monthly or $139 annual cost grants subscribers access to the three first-round games on Amazon’s platform.

    • Sling: Sling’s $45.99-per-month Sling Orange plan will let you watch games on ESPN. Day Passes are also available for up to seven days. You’ll need the Orange $ Blue bundle for $60.99 to also watch games on USA.

    • YouTube TV: Though the standard plan for YouTube TV costs $83 per month, you can actually now pay for the cheaper $65 Sports package to see all games on ABC, ESPN, NBC, NBCSN, and USA.


    How to Watch Las Vegas Aces vs. Indiana Fever For Free

    If you don’t have a streaming subscription, you may be able to catch some of the action without spending a dime by signing up for a free video streaming trial. Here are your options:

    Peacock doesn’t offer a free trial, but there is a workaround. Walmart+ allows you to bundle Peacock with the subscription at no extra charge. By signing up for a $1 trial to Walmart’s service, you can also get 30 days of access to Peacock.

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    Which Teams Are In the Playoffs?

    Unlike other sports leagues, the WNBA doesn’t care about conferences. Out of 15 teams, eight squads make it to the playoffs, regardless of where they come from. This year, there are an even four teams from the Eastern Conference and four from the Western Conference. Here they are, listed in order of seeding:

    1. Minnesota Lynx

    2. Golden State Valkyries

    3. Las Vegas Aces

    4. Atlanta Dream

    5. Indiana Fever

    6. Washington Mystics

    7. Dallas Wings

    8. New York Liberty


    Upgrade Your Streaming Experience

    If you decide to watch the WNBA Playoffs, there’s still time to get a big-screen television for viewing this beautiful game. Pro tip: Turn on your TV’s motion-smoothing option for the best picture while watching sports. Just remember to turn it off before watching other TV shows and movies to avoid the awful “soap opera” effect.

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