Philadelphia Phillies Playoffs 2026

Philadelphia Phillies 2026 playoff page. The Phillies are 84-68, 2nd in the NL East with a +31 point differential and a 1-game winning streak. If the season ended today they would be the No. 5 seed in the NL (wild card, magic number 6).

Last time out they beat the Washington Nationals 3-0 on the road. Next up: away at the New York Mets (69-83) on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.552 record, including 6 games against teams currently in playoff position. Updated Sep 17, 2026 6:10 AM EDT.

2026 MLB playoffs · NL East · 2nd in division
Would be the No. 5 seed
84-68Record#5NL seed9-4Home11-6Away7-5Division12-6Conference+31Point diffW1Streak10Games left

Phillies Playoff Outlook

Last game

W 3-0 at Washington Nationals

Next game

at New York Mets (69-83)

What it takes

Magic number 6: any combination of Phillies wins and Arizona Diamondbacks losses adding up to 6 clinches a berth.

Remaining schedule

10 games left · opponents’ record 0.552 · 6 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

Projected Path to World Series

  1. Wild Card: at #4 Chicago Cubs
  2. LDS: likely at #1 Milwaukee Brewers
  3. LCS: NL title game, higher seed hosts
  4. World Series: Home park of the pennant winner with the better record, Oct 23, 2026

Season Trend

Phillies: games over .500 through the season
.500+10
Runs per game vs NL average
Runs for4.5League avg for4.6Runs against4.3League avg against4.5

Phillies Playoff Push: 2026 Recent Results and Upcoming Games

#DateOpponentOpp. recordResult
1at Diamondbacks80-73W 2-1
2at Diamondbacks80-73W 7-1
3at Diamondbacks80-73L 0-1
4vs Braves #389-64L 2-5
5vs Braves #389-64W 4-2
6vs Braves #389-64L 4-5
7vs Braves #389-64W 1-0
8vs Astros76-76L 5-6
9vs Astros76-76W 11-7
10vs Astros76-76L 1-2
11at Braves #389-64L 5-6
12at Braves #389-64L 2-12
13at Braves #389-64W 9-4
14at Nationals71-82L 3-6
15at Nationals71-82W 3-0
16at Mets69-83
17at Mets69-83
18at Mets69-83
19at Mets69-83
20vs Brewers #195-57
21vs Brewers #195-57
22vs Brewers #195-57
23vs Rays #192-59
24vs Rays #192-59
25vs Rays #192-59

This Philadelphia Phillies playoffs page refreshes after every Phillies 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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Philadelphia Phillies playoffs FAQ

Are the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2026 playoffs?

As of today, yes: they hold the No. 5 seed in the NL, with a magic number of 6 to clinch.

What seed would the Phillies be?

No. 5 in the NL (wild card).

Who leads the NL East?

Atlanta Braves (89-64); the Phillies are 2nd.

When is the next Phillies game?

Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 7:15 PM EDT, away at the New York Mets.

How hard is the Phillies remaining schedule?

10 games left against opponents with a combined 0.552 record; 6 against teams currently in playoff position.

How can the Phillies clinch a playoff spot?

Win the NL East, or finish with one of the three best records among NL non-division-winners. Current magic number: 6.

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

9-4 at home, 11-6 away; 7-5 in the division and 12-6 in the league.