Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians
Division Series · 2026 MLB playoffsFINAL
4–3
Final · Oct 5, 2026
Monday, October 5, 2026TBS/truTVProgressive Field, ClevelandGame 2 · Guardians lead 3-2 · best of 5
Final: Chicago White Sox 4, Cleveland Guardians 3. The Chicago White Sox win Game 2 of the ALDS Series on October 5, 2026 at Progressive Field, Cleveland. Series: Guardians lead 3-2, best of 5.
4-3FinalWhite Sox win
TBS/truTVTVUS national
84-78White Sox recordW1
85-77Guardians recordL1
1-2Season seriesGuardians lead
Progressive FieldVenueCleveland
Series
White Sox2Game 2best of 53Guardians
- Game 1White Sox at GuardiansWhite Sox 3-0
- Game 2White Sox at GuardiansWhite Sox 4-3
- Game 3Guardians at White SoxGuardians 9-3
- Game 4Guardians at White SoxGuardians 9-5
- Game 5White Sox at GuardiansGuardians 2-0
Who won White Sox vs Guardians?
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Sox | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Guardians | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
How did White Sox vs Guardians go?
Final: the No. 6 seed Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-3 in the Division Series on October 5, 2026 at Progressive Field.
How do White Sox and Guardians match up?
| White Sox | Guardians | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 6 | No. 2 |
| Record | 84-78 | 85-77 |
| Division | AL Central | AL Central |
| Runs scored / allowed | 776 / 720 | 678 / 667 |
| Run differential | +56 | +11 |
| Regular-season streak | W1 | L1 |
Who does the winner play next?
The Chicago White Sox advance to the League Championship Series (2026-10-11 to 2026-10-20); the opponent is set once the round is complete.
Have White Sox and Guardians played this season?
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Regular season: White Sox at Guardians | White Sox 7-3 | |
| Regular season: White Sox at Guardians | Guardians 7-6 | |
| Regular season: White Sox at Guardians | Guardians 6-3 | |
| LDS: White Sox at Guardians | White Sox 3-0 | |
| LDS: Guardians at White Sox | Guardians 9-3 | |
| LDS: Guardians at White Sox | Guardians 9-5 | |
| LDS: White Sox at Guardians | Guardians 2-0 |
Other Division Series
NLDS
BravesNo. 31 – 3
DodgersNo. 2
YankeesNo. 40 – 3
RaysNo. 1
PadresNo. 41 – 3
BrewersNo. 1
BravesNo. 31 – 3DodgersNo. 2Dodgers win 3-1
ALDSYankeesNo. 40 – 3RaysNo. 1Rays win 3-0
NLDSPadresNo. 41 – 3BrewersNo. 1Brewers win 3-1
White Sox vs Guardians FAQ
When is Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians?
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, at Progressive Field.
Who has home-field advantage?
The Cleveland Guardians host this game.
Who won White Sox vs Guardians?
The Chicago White Sox won 4-3.
What does the winner get?
A place in the League Championship Series.
Where can I see the full bracket?
On the 2026 MLB playoff bracket page, which links to every game.