Atlanta Braves Playoffs 2026
The Atlanta Braves are tied 1-1 with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS (best of 5). Next: Game 3, Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM EDT at Truist Park on FS1. They went 94-68 as the NL's No. 3 seed.

Season Trend
Braves 2026 Postseason Games
| Round | Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| WC G1 | Sep 29 | vs | W 5-3 |
| WC G2 | Sep 30 | vs | L 3-4 |
| WC G3 | Oct 1 | vs | W 6-2 |
| LDS G1 | Oct 3 | at | L 3-5 |
| LDS G2 | Oct 4 | at | W 3-2 |
| LDS G3 | Oct 6 | vs | 6:00 PM |
| LDS G4 | Oct 7 | vs | 6:00 PM |
| LDS G5 | Oct 9 | at | 8:00 PM |
WC = Wild Card Series, LDS = Division Series, LCS = League Championship Series, WS = World Series. Times Eastern; unplayed “if necessary” games disappear once a series is decided.
NL East Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 94-68 | .580 | – | |
| 2 | 88-74 | .543 | 6 | |
| 3 | 80-82 | .494 | 14 | |
| 4 | 77-85 | .475 | 17 | |
| 5 | 74-88 | .457 | 20 |
Division winners take seeds 1-3; the three best remaining records in the NL are wild cards. Full playoff picture →
Last Five Regular-Season Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | vs | W 3-2 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | vs | L 6-7 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | at | L 0-3 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at | W 8-3 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at | L 3-5 |
This Atlanta Braves playoffs page refreshes after every Braves game: record, series score, next game, postseason results and standings. Compare them with the rest of the NL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Atlanta Braves playoffs FAQ
When is the next Braves game?
Tue, Oct 6 · 6:00 PM EDT, home to the Los Angeles Dodgers (Truist Park), on FS1.
Who are the Atlanta Braves playing in the NLDS?
The Los Angeles Dodgers. The series is best of 5 and the Braves are tied 1-1.
Who would the Braves play next if they advance?
The Brewers/Padres winner in the NLCS.
What was the Braves regular-season record?
94-68 (.580), 1st in the NL East.
How many teams make the MLB playoffs?
Twelve: six per league, the three division winners and three wild cards. The top two seeds in each league skip the Wild Card Series.
