Philadelphia Phillies vs Arizona Diamondbacks: 2023 NLCS Full Schedule, Format, and How to Watch Online

The National League Championship Series pits the Phillies against the Diamondbacks. Here is the complete schedule. The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Arizona Diamondbacks in the NLCS 2023 after defeating the Atlanta Braves in four games.

The winner advances to the World Series where they will face the winner of the Houston Astros vs Texas Rangers American League Championship Series.

Philadelphia, which lost to the Houston Astros in the 2022 World Series, is led by players Bryce Harper, Nick Castellanos, and Trae Turner among others.

In its quest for its second World Series championship in franchise history, Arizona is led by players like Corbin Carroll, Ketel Marte, and Christian Walker. The final one happened in 2001, the Diamondbacks’ fourth MLB season.

Here’s everything to know to catch the two teams in the 2023 NLCS:

Who is playing in the NLCS?

The Philadelphia Phillies of the NL East and the Arizona Diamondbacks of the NL West will meet in the 2023 NLCS.

NLCS Schedule

All times are in Eastern Standard Time.

Game 1: Monday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m. – Arizona at Philadelphia

Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 17, 8 p.m. – Arizona at Philadelphia

Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 19, 5 p.m. – Philadelphia at Arizona

Game 4: Friday, Oct. 20, 8 p.m., Philadelphia at Arizona

*Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 21, 8 p.m., Philadelphia at Arizona

*Game 6: Monday, Oct. 23, 5 p.m., Arizona at Philadelphia (unless the ALCS is complete, in which case, this game moves to 8 p.m., TBS)

*Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Arizona at Philadelphia

*if necessary

How to watch the Phillies-Diamondbacks NLCS

The NLCS games will all be broadcast live on TBS. Through TBS, you can also stream the action online. Additionally, Max offers all TBS games.

What is the format for the NLCS?

The 2-3-2 format is used in the World Series, NLCS, and ALCS. Philadelphia, the team with the higher seed, will host Games 1 and 2 to open the series before it moves to Arizona’s stadium for Games 3, 4, and 5 (the latter if required). If necessary, games 6 and 7 would then be held in Philadelphia.