<P> The 2017 National League Championship Series was a best - of - seven playoff pitting the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs for the National League pennant and the right to play in the 2017 World Series . The series was a rematch of the 2016 NLCS , which Chicago won four games to two en route to their first World Series victory since 1908 . This was just the 10th time two teams have met in at least two straight League Championship Series , which have existed since divisional play began in 1969 . The Dodgers beat the Cubs in five games to win the NL pennant for the first time in 29 years , their last one in 1988 . </P>
<P> The 2017 National League Championship Series was a best - of - seven playoff pitting the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs for the National League pennant and the right to play in the 2017 World Series . The series was a rematch of the 2016 NLCS , which Chicago won four games to two en route to their first World Series victory since 1908 . This was just the 10th time two teams have met in at least two straight League Championship Series , which have existed since divisional play began in 1969 . The Dodgers beat the Cubs in five games to win the NL pennant for the first time in 29 years , their last one in 1988 . </P>
who is playing in the national league championship
who is playing in the national league championship
Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs
Los Angeles Dodgers Chicago Cubs