Where to watch Mets vs. Braves today: Channel, time, TV schedule for doubleheader with playoff spot online

The Mets and Braves face a unique, season-defining doubleheader on Monday.

Each team – with an identical record of 88-72 – needs just one win to secure a playoff spot. The NL Wild Card Series begins Tuesday. But neither team is guaranteed a place. The idle Diamondbacks (89-73) would reach the playoffs if either New York or Atlanta win Monday’s doubleheader and the losing team goes home.

The two teams were originally scheduled to play a three-game series last week. But after the Braves won Game 1, Hurricane Helene intervened and forced the postponement of the final two games. That set the stage for a doubleheader on Monday, one day after the end of the regular season for the other 28 teams.

The Mets, seeking to reach the playoffs for just the second time in the last eight years, ended a three-game losing streak on Sunday. Francisco Lindor — battling a back injury that caused him to miss nine games — drove in two runs and scored twice to pace the offense in the 5-0 win.

The Braves are seeking their seventh straight playoff appearance and are still in position despite a series of injuries. Atlanta’s five-game winning streak ended Sunday with a 4-2 loss to the Royals; A win would have secured a spot in the playoffs.

Atlanta will start rookie right-hander Spencer Schwanzenbach alongside Tylor Megill for the Mets in Game 1. The Game 2 starters depend on the outcome of Game 1, but Chris Sale and Luis Severino loom as options.

Check out Sporting News to find out how to watch Monday’s doubleheader between the Mets and Braves.

Where to watch Mets vs. Braves today: TV channel, live stream

• TV channels: ESPN2 (national) | SNY, Bally Sports South (regional)
• Live stream: Fubo

Both games of the season-defining doubleheader will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2.

Mets and Braves fans can also watch these games live in their local markets, either on SNY or Bally Sports South.

Fans looking to stream the action can do so with Fubo, which offers a free trial so you can try it out before you buy.

Mets vs. Braves start time

• Date: Monday, September 30th
• Time: 1:10 p.m. ET

Game 1 of Mets vs. Braves is scheduled to begin at 1:10 p.m. ET, with Game 2 scheduled to begin approximately 30 minutes after Game 1 ends.

Both games will be played at Truist Park in Cobb County, Georgia.

The full schedule can be found below.

MORE: Complete 2024 MLB playoff schedule, start times, TV channels

Mets vs. Braves radio station

Listen to Monday’s crucial doubleheader between the Mets and Braves live on SiriusXM.

Mets fans will want to listen live on channel 175, while Braves fans can tune in on channel 89.

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