Chicago White Sox Playoffs 2026
Chicago White Sox 2026 playoff page. The White Sox are 77-75, 2nd in the AL Central with a +34 point differential and a 2-game losing streak. If the season ended today they would be the No. 6 seed in the AL (wild card, magic number 10).
Last time out they lost to the Cleveland Guardians 3-6 on the road. Next up: home to the Detroit Tigers (72-80) on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.432 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position. Updated Sep 17, 2026 6:10 AM EDT.
White Sox Playoff Outlook
Last game
L 3-6 at 
Cleveland Guardians
Next game
vs 
Detroit Tigers (72-80)
What it takes
Magic number 10: any combination of White Sox wins and Houston Astros losses adding up to 10 clinches a berth.
Remaining schedule
10 games left · opponents’ record 0.432 · 0 vs current playoff teams
AL Central Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland Guardians | 78-75 | 8-5 | 13-9 | -7 | W2 |
| 2 | Chicago White Sox | 77-75 | 8-4 | 11-8 | +34 | L2 |
| 3 | Detroit Tigers | 72-80 | 4-12 | 7-15 | +76 | L1 |
| 4 |  Minnesota Twins | 71-81 | 6-9 | 8-13 | -73 | W1 |
| 5 |  Kansas City Royals | 67-85 | 5-1 | 16-8 | -93 | W1 |
Projected Path to World Series
- Wild Card: at #3 Texas Rangers
- LDS: likely at #1 Tampa Bay Rays
- LCS: AL title game, higher seed hosts
- World Series: Home park of the pennant winner with the better record, Oct 23, 2026
Season Trend
White Sox Playoff Push: 2026 Recent Results and Upcoming Games
| # | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at  Astros | 76-76 | W 5-1 | |
| 2 | at Astros | 76-76 | L 0-2 | |
| 3 | at Astros | 76-76 | L 2-6 | |
| 4 | vs Twins | 71-81 | W 4-1 | |
| 5 | vs Twins | 71-81 | L 4-6 | |
| 6 | vs Twins | 71-81 | W 10-1 | |
| 7 | vs  Pirates | 75-77 | L 3-9 | |
| 8 | vs Pirates | 75-77 | L 2-4 | |
| 9 | vs Pirates | 75-77 | L 0-2 | |
| 10 | at  Cardinals | 75-78 | L 3-7 | |
| 11 | at Cardinals | 75-78 | W 6-5 | |
| 12 | at Cardinals | 75-78 | L 1-3 | |
| 13 | at Guardians #2 | 78-75 | W 7-3 | |
| 14 | at Guardians #2 | 78-75 | L 6-7 | |
| 15 | at Guardians #2 | 78-75 | L 3-6 | |
| 16 | vs Tigers | 72-80 | ||
| 17 | vs Tigers | 72-80 | ||
| 18 | vs Tigers | 72-80 | ||
| 19 | vs Tigers | 72-80 | ||
| 20 | at Royals | 67-85 | ||
| 21 | at Royals | 67-85 | ||
| 22 | at Royals | 67-85 | ||
| 23 | vs  Rockies | 56-96 | ||
| 24 | vs Rockies | 56-96 | ||
| 25 | vs Rockies | 56-96 |
This Chicago White Sox playoffs page refreshes after every White Sox game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Chicago White Sox playoffs FAQ
Are the Chicago White Sox in the 2026 playoffs?
As of today, yes: they hold the No. 6 seed in the AL, with a magic number of 10 to clinch.
What seed would the White Sox be?
No. 6 in the AL (wild card).
Who leads the AL Central?
Cleveland Guardians (78-75); the White Sox are 2nd.
When is the next White Sox game?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:40 PM EDT, home to the Detroit Tigers.
How hard is the White Sox remaining schedule?
10 games left against opponents with a combined 0.432 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the White Sox clinch a playoff spot?
Win the AL Central, or finish with one of the three best records among AL non-division-winners. Current magic number: 10.
What is the White Sox record at home and on the road?
6-7 at home, 9-10 away; 8-4 in the division and 11-8 in the league.