Pittsburgh Pirates Playoffs 2026
The Pittsburgh Pirates finished 82-80, 3rd in the NL Central, and missed the playoffs, 6 games behind the last wild card, the Philadelphia Phillies.
Pittsburgh PiratesNL Central · National LeagueMissed the playoffs
82-80Final record
.506Win %
3rdNL Central
6GB of last WC
+28Run diff
7-3Last 10
21GB in NL Central
W1Final streak
Season Trend
NL Central Final Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Pct | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Brewers | 103-59 | .636 | – |
| 2 |  Cubs | 89-73 | .549 | 14 |
| 3 | Pirates | 82-80 | .506 | 21 |
| 4 |  Cardinals | 77-85 | .475 | 26 |
| 5 |  Reds | 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 | vs Cardinals | L 1-5 |
| Thu, Sep 24 | vs Cardinals | W 2-1 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | at  Tigers | L 7-8 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Tigers | L 3-4 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | at Tigers | W 4-2 |
This Pittsburgh Pirates playoffs page refreshes after every Pirates 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.
Pittsburgh Pirates playoffs FAQ
Did the Pittsburgh Pirates make the 2026 playoffs?
No. They finished 82-80, 3rd in the NL Central.
What was the Pirates regular-season record?
82-80 (.506), 3rd 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.