How to watch season-defining Mets vs. Braves doubleheader for free

The MLB regular season ended yesterday, but the Mets and Braves will play games 161 and 162 today — and there’s a lot on the line.The final two NL Wild Card playoff spots are still up for grabs, with plenty of different scenarios for the Mets, Braves, and Diamondbacks to continue playing ball into October.

Put simply, the New York Mets control their own destiny.RELATED: Why this final-week Mets-Braves showdown won’t be like 2022The doubleheader is happening today due to Hurricane Helene making landfall last week, forcing the league to postpone Wednesday and Thursday’s games.

The stakes are high, but the Mets are prepared.Below, find everything you need to tune in to today’s doubleheader both in New York and nationally.

The first pitch at Game 1 of the Mets-Braves doubleheader is set for 1:10 p.m.today, September 30.

Game 2 will begin about 40 minutes after the conclusion of Game 1.Though there are plenty of ways to get there, for the Mets (and the Braves, for that matter), it’s simple: win and you’re in.If the Mets win Game 1, they’ll clinch a playoff berth.

If the Braves win Game 1, they’ll clinch a playoff berth.If the Mets lose Game 1 but win Game 2, they’ll clinch a playoff berth, and alternatively, if the Braves lose Game 1, but win Game 2, they’ll clinch a playoff berth.

If one team wins both games of the doubleheader, they’re in; the team that lost both halves of the doubleheader is out and the Arizona Diamondbacks are in.Both halves of the Mets doubleheader vs.

the Braves will air on their home network, SNY.If you have traditional cable and live in the New York Metro area, you’ll be able to watch all three games on your TV.

ESPN2 is also broadcasting both halves of the doubleheader nationally (with the New York area subject to a regional blackout).To watch SNY live, you’ll need a live TV streaming service.

Our favorite, because it includes regional sports networks (like SNY), is DIRECTV Stream.You’ll have to subscribe...