Game 1 of the NLCS will take place Saturday, with the Cubs traveling to play either the Dodgers or Mets. Their opponent will be determined in Game 5 of the NLDS between New York and Los Angeles on Thursday at 8 p.m. ET (TBS) at Dodger Stadium. The winner gets the Cubs; the loser goes home.
| Gm 1 | Oct. 17 | TBD | CHC @ NYM/LAD | TBS |
| Gm 2 | Oct. 18 | TBD | CHC @ NYM/LAD | TBS |
| Gm 3 | Oct. |