MLB Playoff Schedule 2023: Dates, Times, TV Channels

The 2023 MLB playoffs kick off on Tuesday, October 3, and run until Wednesday, October 25.

MLB Playoffs 2023 Key Dates

Key dates include the Wild Card Series starting on October 3 and lasting till October 5.

The Division Series and League Series dates are yet to be decided, but the World Series is scheduled to start on Friday, October 27, and could run until November 4 if a game 7 is necessary.

What channel are the MLB playoffs on?

You can catch all the playoff action on ESPN, FOX, FS1, and TBS, while the World Series will exclusively be aired on FOX.

How To Watch the MLB Playoffs 2023?


The MLB Playoffs 2023 are coming, and fans won’t want to miss a moment.

In the US, the Wild Card Series games will air on ESPN, ESPN2, and ABC, while TBS will broadcast the American League games.

National League games will be covered by Fox and FS1, who will also air all World Series games.

In Canada, catch every playoff game on Sportsnet.

For streaming, use the ESPN, TBS, or Fox Sports apps, or try FuboTV, which includes ESPN and Fox channels and offers a free trial for new users. Enjoy the playoffs!

When and where is the World Series 2023?

The 2023 World Series starts on Friday, October 27, and extends until Saturday, November 4, if all seven games are required. The venue typically alternates between the home stadiums of the two participating teams.

How does the 2023 MLB playoff system work?

The playoff system begins with a best-of-three series between the No. 3 and No. 6 seeds and the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds. The higher-seeded team gets a home-field advantage.

The winners move on to the Division Series, a best-of-five series, followed by the League Championship Series, a best-of-seven series.

The teams that win their respective League Championship Series will face each other in the World Series, a climactic best-of-seven series.