Houston Astros Playoffs 2026
The Houston Astros' season ended in the AL Wild Card Series, a 0-2 series loss to the Chicago White Sox. They went 81-81 in the regular season as the AL's No. 3 seed.
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Astros 2026 Postseason Games
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.
AL West Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astros | 81-81 | .500 | – |
| 2 |  Rangers | 80-82 | .494 | 1 |
| 3 |  Mariners | 76-86 | .469 | 5 |
| 4 |  Athletics | 64-98 | .395 | 17 |
| 5 |  Angels | 62-100 | .383 | 19 |
Division winners take seeds 1-3; the three best remaining records in the AL are wild cards. Full playoff picture →
Last Five Regular-Season Games
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 23 | at Mariners | L 5-6 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | at Athletics | W 7-5 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | at Athletics | L 5-6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Athletics | W 13-2 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at Athletics | W 9-0 |
This Houston Astros playoffs page refreshes after every Astros game: record, series score, next game, postseason results and standings. Compare them with the rest of the AL playoff picture, or see their path on the bracket.
Houston Astros playoffs FAQ
Who eliminated the Houston Astros?
The Chicago White Sox, 0-2 in the AL Wild Card Series.
What was the Astros regular-season record?
81-81 (.500), 1st in the AL West.
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.