It’s the Atlanta Braves versus the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA on May 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Channels: BravesVision (new RSN), Spectrum SportsNet LA
- Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on May 8, 2026
You can watch the Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves live on DIRECTV on ESPN Unlimited, Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV, BravesVision (new RSN) and Spectrum SportsNet LA on May 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET.
Atlanta Braves (26-12) at Los Angeles Dodgers (23-14) — Game Preview
The Braves bring the best record in baseball at 26-12 to Chavez Ravine for a meeting with the 23-14 Dodgers, and the pitching matchup alone is worth the price of admission. Chris Sale is having a Cy Young-caliber season for Atlanta at 6-1 with a 2.14 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 49 strikeouts across 42 innings, and he draws Emmet Sheehan, who has been hit harder at 5.23 ERA in his five starts. The Braves are doing it without Ronald Acuna Jr., yet Matt Olson (13 HR, 33 RBI) and Ozzie Albies (.322) keep the lineup humming. Los Angeles is missing both Mookie Betts and Tommy Edman from the infield but Andy Pages has been a revelation at .336 with 33 RBIs. Even Shohei Ohtani is on the leaderboard as a pitcher with a 0.97 ERA in his limited starts.
Regional Coverage
BravesVision (new RSN), Spectrum SportsNet LA
Streaming
ESPN Unlimited, Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV
League Packages
MLB® Extra Innings®
What Time is the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Game Today?
The Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers game starts at 10:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers?
You can watch Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers on ESPN Unlimited, Atlanta Braves – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV, your local regional sports network, BravesVision (new RSN) and Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB® Extra Innings®.
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
BravesVision (new RSN) (Channel 645)
Los Angeles Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690)
Players to Watch: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
Chris Sale — SP. Tonight’s starter at 6-1 with a 2.14 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 49 strikeouts across 42 innings. He’s been the best pitcher in the National League so far and the reason Atlanta has the best record in baseball.
Matt Olson — 1B. Thirteen home runs and 33 RBIs lead the team. With Acuna Jr. out, Olson has carried more of the run-producing burden.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Andy Pages — CF. Slashing .336 with 33 RBIs at the top of the order. He’s been the offensive find of the year for the Dodgers and a stabilizing force during a stretch of injuries.
Shohei Ohtani — DH. Holds a 0.97 ERA in his limited pitching work this year, and even on a night he’s not on the mound, he’s the man Atlanta has to plan around at the plate.
Injury Report: Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Atlanta Braves
Ronald Acuna Jr. (RF) — 10-Day-IL
Ha-Seong Kim (SS) — 10-Day-IL
Spencer Schwellenbach (SP) — 60-Day-IL
AJ Smith-Shawver (SP) — 60-Day-IL
Hurston Waldrep (SP) — 15-Day-IL
Joe Jimenez (RP) — 60-Day-IL
Dylan Dodd (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Jurickson Profar (LF) — Suspension
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts (SS) — 10-Day-IL
Tommy Edman (2B) — 10-Day-IL
Blake Snell (SP) — 15-Day-IL
Edwin Diaz (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Brusdar Graterol (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Ben Casparius (RP) — 15-Day-IL
Evan Phillips (RP) — 60-Day-IL
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