The Dodgers will open postseason play on Thursday with Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at 5:37 p.m. at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will also play host to Game 2 on Friday at 6:37 p.m. before the best-of-five series shifts to Atlanta for Game 3 on Sunday and Game 4 on Monday, if necessary. A potential Game 5 would be held at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, Oct. 10.

It took 163 games, but the Dodgers are the NL West Champions for a franchise record-setting sixth consecutive time. (Photo credit Ron Cervenka – Click on image to enlarge)

Parking and Stadium gates will open three hours prior to all postseason games and fans are encouraged to arrive early, while also urged to purchase parking in advance, carpool or enjoy a ride with Uber, the preferred ride of the Dodgers. The Dodger Stadium Express will continue to operate during the postseason from both Union Station and the South Bay, with service starting two hours before the game and free for everyone with a game ticket. Advance parking can be purchased at Dodgers.com/parking ($20 in advance/$30 at the gate) and more information on transportation options can be found at Dodgers.com/transportation.

Thursday’s ceremonial first pitch will be thrown by longtime Dodger scout Mike Brito, who is in his 40th year in the organization and is credited with helping to sign Fernando Valenzuela, Yasiel Puig and Julio Urías, among others, and the national anthem will be performed by gospel singer Keith Williams Jr. Friday’s pregame ceremonies will include a ceremonial first pitch from Bill Russell, who helped lead the team to four NL pennants and the 1981 World Series championship during an 18-year Dodger career, and the national anthem performed by actress Mia Sinclair Jenness from Disney Junior’s series Fancy Nancy.

Game 1 of the NLDS will be telecast on MLB Network and the rest of the series will be shown on FS1. All Dodger postseason games can be heard on AM 570 LA Sports and in Spanish on Univision 1020 KTNQ. Dodger coverage starts 90 minutes before each game on Dodgers Facebook Live, with Dodger Insider followed by SportsNet LA’s Leadoff LA and Access SportsNet: Dodgers. Be sure to follow @Dodgers on social media all Postseason for behind-the-scenes access and the latest news and information.

All potential postseason games at Dodger Stadium through the National League Championship Series are sold out. The team encourages fans to visit Dodgers.com/Postseason for alternative ticketing options, including links to trusted team partners on the secondary market. Fan can also receive 2018 Postseason rights with the purchase of 2019 Season Tickets.

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(Article courtesy of LA Dodgers)