MLB Playoff Schedule 2026
Complete 2026 MLB playoff schedule with dates, first pitch times (Eastern), results and scores for every series and game from the Wild Card Series to the World Series.
MLB Playoff Schedule by Round
Today’s playoff games
Wild Card SeriesSep 29 – Oct 1, 2026 · best of 3
Philadelphia Phillies vs Atlanta Braves ATL wins 2-1
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 |  Phillies at  Braves | Braves 5-3 | NBC | Truist Park | |
| G2 | Phillies at Braves | Phillies 4-3 | NBC | Truist Park | |
| G3 | Phillies at Braves | Braves 6-2 | NBC | Truist Park |
Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros CWS wins 2-0
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 |  White Sox at  Astros | White Sox 6-3 | NBCSN | Daikin Park | |
| G2 | White Sox at Astros | White Sox 7-3 | NBCSN | Daikin Park |
Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees NYY wins 2-0
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 |  Red Sox at  Yankees | Yankees 9-0 | NBC | Yankee Stadium | |
| G2 | Red Sox at Yankees | Yankees 9-2 | NBC | Yankee Stadium |
Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres SD wins 2-0
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 |  Cubs at  Padres | Padres 8-0 | NBCSN | Petco Park | |
| G2 | Cubs at Padres | Padres 4-1 | NBCSN | Petco Park |
Division SeriesOct 3–10, 2026 · best of 5
Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians CWS leads 2-0
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | White Sox at  Guardians | White Sox 3-0 | TBS/truTV | Progressive Field | |
| G2 | White Sox at Guardians | White Sox 4-3 | TBS/truTV | Progressive Field | |
| G3 | Guardians at White Sox | TBS/truTV | Rate Field | ||
| G4 | Guardians at White Sox | TBS/truTV | Rate Field | ||
| G5 | White Sox at Guardians | TBS/truTV | Progressive Field |
Atlanta Braves vs Los Angeles Dodgers Series tied 1-1
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Braves at  Dodgers | Dodgers 5-3 | FOX | Dodger Stadium | |
| G2 | Braves at Dodgers | Braves 3-2 | FS1 | Dodger Stadium | |
| G3 | Dodgers at Braves | FS1 | Truist Park | ||
| G4 | Dodgers at Braves | FS1 | Truist Park | ||
| G5 | Braves at Dodgers | FOX | Dodger Stadium |
New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays TB leads 1-0
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Yankees at  Rays | Rays 1-0 | TBS/truTV | Tropicana Field | |
| G2 | Yankees at Rays | LIVE · 2nd Inning NYY 0 – TB 1 | TBS/truTV | Tropicana Field | |
| G3 | Rays at Yankees | TBS/truTV | Yankee Stadium | ||
| G4 | Rays at Yankees | TBS/truTV | Yankee Stadium | ||
| G5 | Yankees at Rays | TBS/truTV | Tropicana Field |
San Diego Padres vs Milwaukee Brewers MIL leads 2-0
| Game | Date | Matchup | Result | TV (US) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Padres at  Brewers | Brewers 3-2 | FS1 | American Family Field | |
| G2 | Padres at Brewers | Brewers 4-3 | FS1 | American Family Field | |
| G3 | Brewers at Padres | FS1 | Petco Park | ||
| G4 | Brewers at Padres | FS1 | Petco Park | ||
| G5 | Padres at Brewers | FS1 | American Family Field |
League Championship SeriesOct 11–20, 2026 · best of 7
Matchups TBD, set after the previous round.
World SeriesOct 23–31, 2026 · best of 7
Matchups TBD, set after the previous round.
MLB Playoff Schedule: Key Dates and TV
| Round | Dates | Series | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026 | 4 · best of 3 | NBC, Peacock and NBCSN |
| Division Series | Oct 3–10, 2026 | 4 · best of 5 | NLDS on FOX, FS1; ALDS on TBS, truTV/HBO Max |
| League Championship Series | Oct 11–20, 2026 | 2 · best of 7 | NLCS on FOX, FS1; ALCS on TBS, truTV/HBO Max |
| World Series | Oct 23–31, 2026 | 1 · best of 7 | FOX, |
This MLB playoff schedule carries every first pitch time, result and score through the World Series. Times are Eastern. The bracket shows the same games by round, and each team page lists its own path.
MLB playoff schedule FAQ
When do the 2026 MLB playoffs start?
The Wild Card Series are on Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026.
When are the 2026 Division Series?
Oct 3–10, 2026, best of 5.
When are the 2026 League Championship Series?
Oct 11–20, 2026, best of 7.
When is the World Series?
Oct 23–31, 2026, best of 7.
What MLB playoff games are on today?
White Sox at Guardians 5:00 PM ET (TBS/truTV); Yankees at Rays 8:00 PM ET (TBS/truTV).
What time zone are the first pitch times in?
Eastern Time (ET), the zone the MLB uses for its official schedule.
What channels show the playoff games?
Wild Card Series on NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Network; NLDS and NLCS on FOX/FS1; ALDS and ALCS on TBS, truTV and HBO Max; the World Series on FOX.
When are the playoff first pitch times announced?
Game times are released round by round, usually the day after the previous round ends.