National League Championship Series
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The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a best-of-seven playoff and one of two League Championship Series comprising the penultimate round of Major League Baseball's (MLB) postseason. It is contested by the winners of the two National League Division Series. The winner of the NLCS wins the NL pennant and advances to the World Series, MLB's championship series, to play the winner of the American League Championship Series. The NLCS began in 1969 as a best-of-five playoff and used this format until 1985, when it changed to its current best-of-seven format.
By Season
| Season | Winning Team | Home Venue | Losing Team | Home Venue | Program(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | St. Louis Cardinals | Busch Memorial Stadium | Los Angeles Dodgers | Dodger Stadium | Cardinals |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Globe Life Field^ | Atlanta Braves | Globe Life Field^ | Program |
| 2021 | Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers | Truist Park, Dodger Stadium | Program |
^The 2020 NLCS was played at a neutral site due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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