Dodgers Have Awaited Their NLDS Opponent
Los Angeles awaits the result of the Wild Card series between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently awaiting the conclusion of the National League Wild Card series. The opponent for the Dodgers will be determined by the outcome of the matchup between the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies.
Why it matters
The outcome of the Wild Card series will dictate the path for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they begin their National League Division Series. The team enters this postseason after having won each of the last two World Series titles.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured victory in each of the last two World Series championships. No team has achieved a three-peat as World Series champions since the turn of the century.
The players
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team that plays in the National League.
Atlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball team currently competing in the National League Wild Card series.
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a professional baseball franchise playing in the National League.
The details
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain on standby as the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies compete for the right to advance. The official bracket for the National League Division Series will be completed once this Wild Card matchup concludes.
Timeline
The opponent for the Dodgers will be determined on Thursday evening.
Season Trajectory
This postseason run marks a potential quest for history not seen since the 2000 New York Yankees World Series three-peat. The Dodgers' performance in this upcoming series will determine if they remain on track to match that legendary feat of consecutive championships.
The conclusion of the Braves-Phillies series will finalize the bracket for the National League Division Series. Fans can identify the next playoff opponent for Los Angeles as soon as the final out is recorded on Thursday evening.
The takeaway
Maintaining a championship caliber performance through three consecutive seasons represents the greatest challenge in modern professional baseball. Teams that prioritize depth and late-season momentum often find the most success during the high-pressure environment of the October playoffs.
Further reading
Get the latest updates on the postseason bracket in the Baseball section.
