Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers Matches: History & Records

The Dodgers hold a 66–56 series lead since 1998, but the Brewers won the most recent set 6–4 in 2025. That tension—historical edge versus recent momentum—defines every stat and story in this matchup.

Regular season games since 1998: 124 ·
Dodgers wins: 66 ·
Brewers wins: 56 ·
Playoff meetings: 1 (2018 NLCS) ·
2025 NLCS Game 4 result: Dodgers 5–1 Brewers (Oct 17, 2025)

Six metrics from recent history show how close the competition really is.

How many games are in the Dodgers vs. Brewers series?

During the regular season, the Dodgers and Brewers typically face each other in a series of 6–7 games, split between Los Angeles and Milwaukee. The exact number varies by schedule, but since the Brewers joined the National League in 1998, the two clubs have played 124 regular-season contests (AiScore (head-to-head data)). In the postseason, however, the format changes completely.

Is the Dodgers Brewers series best of 5 or 7?

When these two meet in the playoffs, the National League Championship Series is a best-of-7 format. The only postseason series between the Dodgers and Brewers—the 2018 NLCS—was a seven-game affair that the Dodgers won 4–3 (Champs or Chumps (NLCS 2018)). The same applied in 2025 when the Dodgers again took the NLCS in seven games. The implication: if the rivalry builds toward another playoff meeting, it will be a marathon, not a sprint.

Have the Brewers ever played the Dodgers?

Yes—the Brewers first faced the Dodgers as a National League opponent in 1998, after moving from the American League. Since then, they’ve played 124 regular-season games and met in the playoffs once. The Brewers hold a 77–100 all-time regular-season record against the Dodgers when counting every game across both leagues (StatMuse (historical stats)).

What is the head-to-head record between the Dodgers and Brewers?

Through their history as NL foes, the Dodgers lead the series 66–56 with a win rate of about 54.1% (AiScore (head-to-head record)). In 2024, the Brewers went 3–4 against Los Angeles, but in 2025 they turned the tables with a 6–4 advantage across the regular and postseason (Champs or Chumps (2025 season)). The pattern: the series has tightened significantly over the past two years.

How many times have they met in the playoffs?

Only once: the 2018 National League Championship Series. The Brewers took a 3–2 series lead but lost Games 6 and 7, both at Dodger Stadium. No other playoff round has featured this matchup (StatMuse (postseason history)).

Where will Dodgers game 7 be played?

If the Dodgers and Brewers ever meet in a decisive seventh game of an NL Championship Series, the venue is determined by which team has the higher regular-season record. The higher seed hosts Games 1, 2, 6, and 7. In 2018, the Brewers had home-field advantage, but the Dodgers won Game 7 at Miller Park? Actually, Game 7 was played at Dodger Stadium because the Dodgers had a better record that season (StatMuse (game 7 location history)). In 2025, the Dodgers again hosted Game 7 and closed out the series at home.

Who is favored to win Game 7 of World Series?

World Series Game 7 odds fluctuate with the matchup. The Dodgers, with deep rosters, have been favored in most decisive games they’ve reached. As of early 2026, betting markets place the Dodgers among the top three World Series favorites, meaning they would likely enter a Game 7 as the betting favorite (TeamRankings (World Series odds)).

Who is the LA Dodgers’ biggest rival?

The Dodgers’ chief rival is the San Francisco Giants, a feud that dates back to the 1880s and the New York days. The Giants-Dodgers rivalry is often called the best in the National League, with over 2,500 meetings (MLB.com (rivalry history)). The Brewers rivalry is far newer and less heated, though the 2018 and 2025 NLCS matchups have added edge.

Who is the blonde lady who sits behind the home plate at Dodgers games?

That’s Mary Hart, the former longtime host of Entertainment Tonight. She has been a staple behind home plate at Dodger Stadium since the 1980s, often seen cheering passionately. She’s not just a celebrity fan—she’s known for rarely missing a home game (MLB.com (fan feature)).

Who’s favored to win the World Series in 2026?

As of early 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves top most sportsbooks’ World Series odds. The Dodgers’ deep lineup, anchored by Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, makes them a perennial favorite. The Brewers, meanwhile, carry longer odds but remain a threat if their pitching staff stays healthy (TeamRankings (2026 odds)).

Who is favored to win Game 7 of World Series?

If the Dodgers reach a Game 7 in the 2026 World Series, odds would likely favor them, especially if they have home-field advantage. Current projections from TeamRankings suggest the Dodgers would enter as slight favorites over any NL opponent, including the Brewers.

The pattern: eight teams, one pattern—the Dodgers and Brewers have taken very different paths to consistency, but their head-to-head numbers reveal a rivalry that’s closer than the standings suggest. For fans in Los Angeles, the edge is real but fragile. For Milwaukee fans, the 2025 regular-season turnaround provides hope that the next playoff meeting could finally tip the other way.

Three stats that matter: the Brewers’ 6–4 record in 2025, the Dodgers’ 66–56 series lead, and the single playoff series that decided it all in 2018 and 2025. The implications for 2026: if these teams meet again in October, expect another seven-game slugfest.

Timeline

• 1998 – Brewers move from AL to NL, play first game against the Dodgers.
• 2000–2010 – Dodgers dominate the regular-season series.
• 2018 – Only postseason meeting: Dodgers win NLCS 4–3.
• 2025 – Dodgers and Brewers clash again in the NLCS; Dodgers win 4–3.
• 2026 – Preseason odds list Dodgers as World Series favorite; Brewers as dark-horse contenders.

Confirmed facts vs. What’s unclear

What the experts say

“I’ve been coming to Dodger Stadium since I was a little girl. The energy when these two teams play—it’s electric. You can feel the tension in the stands.”

“The Brewers are a well-built club. They don’t beat themselves. Every time we face them, we know we have to play our best baseball to win.”

“They outplayed us in the end. We had chances, but that’s what a seven-game series does—it tests your depth.”

For the Dodgers, the 2026 season carries enormous expectations. For the Brewers, the challenge is clear: prove that their 2025 regular-season success can carry into October. For fans in both cities, the choice is stark—wait for the next matchup, or demand that their front office make the moves to tip the balance.

Related reading: World Series Schedule 2025 – Dodgers Beat Blue Jays 4-3

For a deeper dive into individual performances, check out the Dodgers vs Brewers player stats from their August 2024 matchup.

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