Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians: ALDS 2026
Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians in the 2026 ALDS, a best-of-5 series. The White Sox lead 1-0 with the next game on Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Every game, first pitch time, TV and result is below, with links to each game page.
6Chicago White Sox84-78 · Wild card1
2Cleveland Guardians85-77 · Division winner0ALDS Schedule and Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV (US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | White Sox at Guardians | TBS/truTV | White Sox 3-0 | ||
| G2 | White Sox at Guardians | TBS/truTV | |||
| G3 | Guardians at White Sox | TBS/truTV | |||
| G4 | Guardians at White Sox | TBS/truTV | |||
| G5 | White Sox at Guardians | TBS/truTV |
How White Sox and Guardians Got Here
Chicago White Sox
84-78, wild card, No. 6 seed. +56 run differential.
Wild Card: beat Astros 2-0
Cleveland Guardians
85-77, division winner, No. 2 seed. +11 run differential.
First-round bye
Season series: White Sox 1, Guardians 2 in 3 regular-season meetings.
Form Entering the Series
White Sox7-3 last 10Guardians8-2 last 10Regular-season games only, oldest to newest left to right; hover a result for the score. Run averages are over the same span.
What Is at Stake
The winner advances to the League Championship Series, Oct 11–20, 2026. Higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 (2-2-1). Games are added to this page as soon as they are scheduled; scores update live.
This White Sox vs Guardians ALDS page updates with every pitch: series score, results and the next game. The bracket shows where the winner goes next, and the schedule lists every other series.
White Sox vs Guardians ALDS FAQ
Who is winning the White Sox vs Guardians series?
The Chicago White Sox lead 1-0.
Where are the White Sox vs Guardians games played?
Higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 (2-2-1): Progressive Field, Cleveland, with later games at Rate Field.
When is Game 2 of the ALDS?
Monday, October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT, White Sox at Guardians.
How many games is the ALDS?
Best of 5: first to 3 wins.
Who has home field in the ALDS?
Higher seed hosts Games 1, 2 and 5 (2-2-1).
What channel is the ALDS on?
NLDS on FOX, FS1 and FOX Deportes; ALDS on TBS, truTV and HBO Max.
What does the winner get?
A place in the League Championship Series.