Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros

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Wild Card Series · 2026 MLB playoffsUpcoming
6Chicago White Sox84-78 · Wild cardAway
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3Houston Astros81-81 · Division winnerHome
Thursday, October 1, 2026NBCSN · PeacockDaikin Park, HoustonGame 3 · series 0-0 · best of 3

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros, AL Wild Card Game 3: Thursday, October 1, 2026, 5:00 PM ET, Daikin Park, Houston, on NBCSN · Peacock. Series: 0-0, best of 3.

5:00 PMFirst pitchET, Oct 1
NBCSNTVUS national
84-78White Sox recordW1
81-81Astros recordW2
1-3Season seriesAstros lead
Daikin ParkVenueHouston

Series

White Sox0Game 3best of 30Astros
  1. Game 1White Sox at Astros
  2. Game 2White Sox at Astros
  3. Game 3White Sox at Astros

What time is White Sox vs Astros and what channel is it on?

The No. 6 seed Chicago White Sox (84-78) visit the No. 3 seed Houston Astros (81-81) in the Wild Card Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs on Thursday, October 1 at 5:00 PM EDT at Daikin Park.

White Sox: wild card, No. 6 seed. Astros: division winner, No. 3 seed.

This page switches to a live score at first pitch and to the final line score and recap when the game ends.

How do White Sox and Astros match up?

White SoxAstros
SeedNo. 6No. 3
Record84-7881-81
DivisionAL CentralAL West
Runs scored / allowed776 / 720734 / 766
Run differential+56-32
Regular-season streakW1W2

Have White Sox and Astros played this season?

DateGameResult
Regular season: White Sox at AstrosAstros 6-3
Regular season: White Sox at AstrosWhite Sox 5-1
Regular season: White Sox at AstrosAstros 2-0
Regular season: White Sox at AstrosAstros 6-2

Who does the winner play next?

A place in the Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays (No. 1 seed), Oct 3–10, 2026.

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White Sox vs Astros FAQ

When is Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros?

Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, at Daikin Park.

Who has home-field advantage?

The Houston Astros host this game.

What channel is White Sox vs Astros on?

NBCSN · Peacock in the United States. Round coverage: NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Network.

What round is this?

The Wild Card Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs (2026 season).

What does the winner get?

A place in the Division Series.

Where can I see the full bracket?

On the 2026 MLB playoff bracket page, which links to every game.