Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros: AL Wild Card Series 2026
Chicago White Sox vs Houston Astros in the 2026 AL Wild Card Series, a best-of-3 series. The White Sox won 2-0. Every game, first pitch time, TV and result is below, with links to each game page.
6Chicago White Sox84-78 · Wild card2
3Houston Astros81-81 · Division winner0AL Wild Card Series Schedule and Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV (US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | White Sox at Astros | NBCSN | White Sox 6-3 | ||
| G2 | White Sox at Astros | NBCSN | White Sox 7-3 |
How White Sox and Astros Got Here
Chicago White Sox
84-78, wild card, No. 6 seed. +56 run differential.
Houston Astros
81-81, division winner, No. 3 seed. -32 run differential.
Season series: White Sox 1, Astros 3 in 4 regular-season meetings.
Form Entering the Series
White Sox7-3 last 10Astros5-5 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 Division Series against the Cleveland Guardians, Oct 3–10, 2026. The higher seed hosts every game.
This White Sox vs Astros AL Wild Card Series 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 Astros AL Wild Card Series FAQ
Who is winning the White Sox vs Astros series?
The Chicago White Sox won 2-0.
Where are the White Sox vs Astros games played?
The higher seed hosts every game: Daikin Park, Houston.
How many games is the AL Wild Card Series?
Best of 3: first to 2 wins.
Who has home field in the AL Wild Card Series?
The higher seed hosts every game.
What channel is the AL Wild Card Series on?
NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
What does the winner get?
A place in the Division Series.