Between them, the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres have turned this into one of the most extraordinary MLB playoffs in recent memory, and now the two ultimate underdogs face off in the National League Championship Series (NLCS).
With dropping only one game in the Championship Series, the Philadelphia Phillies have won the NLCS and advance to the World Series. With a 4-3 victory Sunday afternoon, backed by a late, dramatic Bryce Harper home run, the Phillies never missed a beat and were able to take down the San Diego Padres in just 5 games.
Want to catch all the Phillies and all the latest World Series action? We have all the details on how you can keep up with the MLB playoffs and the World Series right here.
Dates: Tuesday, October 18 - at least Saturday, October 22 (full schedule below)
US TV coverage: stream Fox and FS1 live with Sling TV discount
Global live streams: SN Now (CA) | BT Sport (UK) | Kayo Sports FREE trial (AU)
Watch anywhere: try the world's best VPN
The team that draws first blood in a best-of-seven series usually goes on to win it, but conventional wisdom has no place here.
With 87 and 89 wins respectively, the Phillies and Padres scraped into the playoffs with far fewer regular season victories than anyone else in the National League, yet they're the last two standing after bouncing out the 111-win Dodgers, the 101-win Braves and Mets, and the 93-win Cardinals.
Better still, both fanbases have been starved of success for years. The Phillies last made the World Series in 2009, and you have to go all the way back to 1998 for the Pads' most recent pennant.
Throw Zack Wheeler, Juan Soto and a family feud between Aaron and Austin Nola into the mix, and we have the potential for a series for the ages. Follow on as we explain how to see a Phillies vs Padres live stream and watch NLCS 2022 from wherever you are in the world.
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How to watch Phillies vs Padres from outside your country
Scroll down for all the ways you can watch the Phillies vs Padres series online in a number of countries around the world. But first, you should know that if you're abroad at any point during the playoffs, you probably won't be able to tune in like you normally would at home.
This is because of geo-blocking, a digital restriction that makes certain streaming services accessible in the region they're based in, and nowhere else.
When this is the case, the simplest and most reliable solution is to use a VPN service to change your IP address to a different location. This will generally let you tune in to your home coverage, and means you don't have to trawl the sketchier corners of the internet for an illegal stream.
Use a VPN to watch Phillies vs Padres online from anywhere
2022 NLCS schedule & TV channels
(All times ET)
Tuesday, October 18
Game 1: Phillies 2 - 0 Padres
Wednesday, October 19
Game 2: Phillies 5 - Padres 8
Friday, October 21
Game 3: Padres 2 - Phillies 4
Saturday, October 22
Game 4: Padres 6 - Phillies 10
Sunday, October 23
Game 5: Padres 3 - Phillies 4
Monday, October 24
8.03pm - Phillies vs Padres Game 6*, FS1
Tuesday, October 25
8.03pm - Phillies vs Padres Game 7*, Fox
(* = if necessary)
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