New York Mets Playoffs 2026
The New York Mets finished 74-88, 5th in the NL East, and missed the playoffs, 14 games behind the last wild card, the Philadelphia Phillies.
New York MetsNL East · National LeagueMissed the playoffs
74-88Final record
.457Win %
5thNL East
14GB of last WC
-32Run diff
5-5Last 10
20GB in NL East
L1Final streak
Season Trend
NL East Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Braves | 94-68 | .580 | – |
| 2 |  Phillies | 88-74 | .543 | 6 |
| 3 |  Marlins | 80-82 | .494 | 14 |
| 4 |  Nationals | 77-85 | .475 | 17 |
| 5 | Mets | 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 | at  Rangers | W 7-2 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | at Rangers | L 1-3 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | at Nationals | L 6-7 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Nationals | W 7-1 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at Nationals | L 4-6 |
This New York Mets playoffs page refreshes after every Mets 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.
New York Mets playoffs FAQ
Did the New York Mets make the 2026 playoffs?
No. They finished 74-88, 5th in the NL East.
What was the Mets regular-season record?
74-88 (.457), 5th 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.