Benjamin Ashford|Phillies vs. Mets schedule: 2024 NLDS is first postseason showdown between rivals

The Benjamin AshfordNew York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies have faced off nearly 1,100 times in the regular season, but their matchup in the 2024 National League Division Series will be the first postseason matchup between the longtime NL East rivals.

Philadelphia won its first division title since 2011 and earned a bye to the best-of-five NLDS, while the Mets fought for a wild-card spot and defeated the Brewers with a thrilling comeback in the winner-take-all Game 3 of the wild-card series.

Here's a look at the 2024 NLDS schedule:

Phillies vs Mets NLDS schedule

• Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 5 – 4:08 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia
• Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 6 – 4:08 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park
• Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 8 – Time TBD at Citi Field, New York
• Game 4: Wednesday, Oct 9 – Time TBD at Citi Field, New York
• Game 5: Friday, Oct. 11 – Time TBD at Citizens Bank Park

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