Miami Marlins Playoffs 2026

Miami Marlins 2026 playoff page. The Marlins are 76-77, 3rd in the NL East with a +8 point differential and a 2-game winning streak. They are in the hunt, 7.5 games behind the last wild-card spot with 9 games left.

Last time out they beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 on the road. Next up: away at the San Diego Padres (83-69) on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.561 record, including 9 games against teams currently in playoff position. Updated Sep 17, 2026 6:10 AM EDT.

2026 MLB playoffs · NL East · 3rd in division
In the hunt · 7.5 games back
76-77RecordNL seed7-8Home7-9Away4-9Division11-14Conference+8Point diffW2Streak9Games left

Marlins Playoff Outlook

Last game

W 4-3 at Arizona Diamondbacks

Next game

at San Diego Padres (83-69)

What it takes

7.5 games behind the last wild-card spot with 9 to play. They need to win and get help from the teams above them.

Remaining schedule

9 games left · opponents’ record 0.561 · 9 vs current playoff teams

NL East Standings

#TeamW-LDivConfDiffStrk
1Atlanta Braves89-645-414-11+111L1
2Philadelphia Phillies84-687-512-6+31W1
3Miami Marlins76-774-911-14+8W2
4Washington Nationals71-825-98-17+3L1
5New York Mets69-836-011-4-43L4

Season Trend

Marlins: games over .500 through the season
.500-3
Runs per game vs NL average
Runs for4.5League avg for4.6Runs against4.4League avg against4.5

Marlins Playoff Push: 2026 Recent Results and Upcoming Games

#DateOpponentOpp. recordResult
1at Royals67-85W 6-3
2at Royals67-85W 9-6
3at Royals67-85L 3-7
4vs Cubs #485-68L 1-6
5vs Cubs #485-68L 5-6
6vs Cubs #485-68W 10-3
7vs Mets69-83L 4-9
8vs Mets69-83L 5-7
9vs Mets69-83L 14-15
10vs Dodgers #292-60L 2-6
11vs Dodgers #292-60W 4-3
12vs Dodgers #292-60W 6-4
13at Diamondbacks80-73L 7-8
14at Diamondbacks80-73W 4-2
15at Diamondbacks80-73W 4-3
16at Padres #683-69
17at Padres #683-69
18at Padres #683-69
19at Cubs #485-68
20at Cubs #485-68
21at Cubs #485-68
22vs Braves #389-64
23vs Braves #389-64
24vs Braves #389-64

This Miami Marlins playoffs page refreshes after every Marlins game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the NL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.

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Miami Marlins playoffs FAQ

Are the Miami Marlins in the 2026 playoffs?

Not yet. They are 7.5 games behind the last wild-card spot with 9 games to play.

What seed would the Marlins be?

They are outside the six playoff spots today.

Who leads the NL East?

Atlanta Braves (89-64); the Marlins are 3rd.

When is the next Marlins game?

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:40 PM EDT, away at the San Diego Padres.

How hard is the Marlins remaining schedule?

9 games left against opponents with a combined 0.561 record; 9 against teams currently in playoff position.

How can the Marlins clinch a playoff spot?

Win the NL East, or finish with one of the three best records among NL non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.

What is the Marlins record at home and on the road?

7-8 at home, 7-9 away; 4-9 in the division and 11-14 in the league.