The 2008 National League Division Series (NLDS), the opening round of the 2008 National League playoffs, began on Wednesday, October 1 and ended on Sunday, October 5, with the champions of the three NL divisions and one wild card team participating in two best-of-five series. They were:(1) Chicago Cubs vs. (3) Los Angeles Dodgers : Dodgers win series, 3–0.
(2) Philadelphia Phillies vs. (4) Milwaukee Brewers : Phillies win series, 3–1.