Cincinnati Reds Playoffs 2026
The Cincinnati Reds finished 75-87, 5th in the NL Central, and missed the playoffs, 13 games behind the last wild card, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Cincinnati RedsNL Central · National LeagueMissed the playoffs
75-87Final record
.463Win %
5thNL Central
13GB of last WC
-160Run diff
4-6Last 10
28GB in NL Central
L1Final streak
Season Trend
NL Central Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103-59 | .636 | – | |
| 2 | 89-73 | .549 | 14 | |
| 3 | 82-80 | .506 | 21 | |
| 4 | 77-85 | .475 | 26 | |
| 5 | 75-87 | .463 | 28 |
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 | at | L 2-3 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | at | W 7-6 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | at | L 5-6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at | W 5-1 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at | L 1-5 |
This Cincinnati Reds playoffs page refreshes after every Reds 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.
Cincinnati Reds playoffs FAQ
Did the Cincinnati Reds make the 2026 playoffs?
No. They finished 75-87, 5th in the NL Central.
What was the Reds regular-season record?
75-87 (.463), 5th in the NL Central.
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.
