It’s the most important must-win game for the 2024 Mets since the last most important match to win, just a few weeks ago.

If they win tonight, they will see another match in the NLCS; if they don’t, the season is over.

The Mets have won just one game so far in this best-of-seven series – Game 2 – while the rest, including last night’s, were huge wins for the Dodgers.

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Game 5 opens with The Temptations performing both the national anthem and their hit “My Girl,” which became something of an anthem for Mets fans as lead-off hitter Francisco Lindor’s walk-up song.

Here’s everything you need to know to tune into Mets vs. Dodgers.

Mets vs. Dodgers Date and Time of Game 5: When is Game 5 of the NLCS?

The Mets face the Dodgers tonight, October 18, in Game 5 of the NLCS, live from Citi Field in Queens, NY. First pitch is set for 8:08 PM ET.

What channel is the Mets-Dodgers game on tonight?

The Mets vs. game Dodgers airs tonight on Fox Sports 1 (FS1).

How to watch Mets vs. Dodgers can watch:

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to watch tonight’s Mets game. Right now you can get Hulu + Live TV, including FS1, at a deep discount. Instead of the regular price of $82.99/month, you’ll get the first three months, including Disney+ and ESPN+, for $59.99/month.

Other Ways to Watch Mets vs. Dodgers to watch:

If you want to watch the Mets and Dodgers face off in Game 5 of the NLCS for free and without cable, DIRECTV Stream offers a free five-day trial for new subscribers. When the trial is over, you’ll pay $86.98/month for over 90 live channels.

While Sling TV doesn’t offer free days, you’ll save money on an entire month of streaming instead of just five free days.

Sling TV’s Blue plan includes Fox, and now you can get your first month at 50% off. Instead of $45, you pay $22.50 and get access to the LCS games and the World Series before the second month’s payment is due.

Mets vs. Dodgers likely pitchers:

David Peterson starts tonight for the Mets, against Jack Flaherty for the Dodgers. Flaherty previously started Game 1 of the NLCS.

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