Tampa Bay Rays Playoffs 2026
Tampa Bay Rays 2026 playoff page. The Rays are 92-59, 1st in the AL East with a +71 point differential and a 5-game winning streak. If the season ended today they would be the No. 1 seed in the AL (division winner).
Last time out they beat the Athletics 4-3 at home. Next up: home to the Athletics (61-91) on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.545 record, including 10 games against teams currently in playoff position. Updated Sep 17, 2026 6:10 AM EDT.
Rays Playoff Outlook
Last game
W 4-3 vs 
Athletics
Next game
vs Athletics (61-91)
Remaining schedule
11 games left · opponents’ record 0.545 · 10 vs current playoff teams
AL East Standings
| # | Team | W-L | Div | Conf | Diff | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tampa Bay Rays | 92-59 | 3-7 | 12-10 | +71 | W5 |
| 2 |  New York Yankees | 88-64 | 9-4 | 14-8 | +136 | L1 |
| 3 |  Boston Red Sox | 82-70 | 6-3 | 10-10 | +82 | L2 |
| 4 |  Toronto Blue Jays | 76-77 | 7-6 | 17-14 | -37 | W1 |
| 5 |  Baltimore Orioles | 75-78 | 6-11 | 11-12 | -26 | W3 |
Projected Path to World Series
- Wild Card: bye
- LDS: vs lowest remaining seed (home)
- LCS: AL title game, higher seed hosts
- World Series: Home park of the pennant winner with the better record, Oct 23, 2026
Season Trend
Rays Playoff Push: 2026 Recent Results and Upcoming Games
| # | Date | Opponent | Opp. record | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs  Mets | 69-83 | L 2-3 | |
| 2 | vs Mets | 69-83 | W 6-2 | |
| 3 | vs Mets | 69-83 | L 4-10 | |
| 4 | at  Rangers #3 | 76-76 | L 0-6 | |
| 5 | at Rangers #3 | 76-76 | W 7-6 | |
| 6 | at Rangers #3 | 76-76 | W 6-3 | |
| 7 | at Rangers #3 | 76-76 | L 6-8 | |
| 8 | at  Braves #3 | 89-64 | W 7-1 | |
| 9 | at Braves #3 | 89-64 | W 7-2 | |
| 10 | at Braves #3 | 89-64 | L 1-3 | |
| 11 | vs  Astros | 76-76 | W 3-1 | |
| 12 | vs Astros | 76-76 | W 3-2 | |
| 13 | vs Astros | 76-76 | W 14-4 | |
| 14 | vs Athletics | 61-91 | W 2-1 | |
| 15 | vs Athletics | 61-91 | W 4-3 | |
| 16 | vs Athletics | 61-91 | ||
| 17 | vs Red Sox #5 | 82-70 | ||
| 18 | vs Red Sox #5 | 82-70 | ||
| 19 | vs Red Sox #5 | 82-70 | ||
| 20 | at Yankees #4 | 88-64 | ||
| 21 | at Yankees #4 | 88-64 | ||
| 22 | at Yankees #4 | 88-64 | ||
| 23 | at Yankees #4 | 88-64 | ||
| 24 | at  Phillies #5 | 84-68 | ||
| 25 | at Phillies #5 | 84-68 | ||
| 26 | at Phillies #5 | 84-68 |
This Tampa Bay Rays playoffs page refreshes after every Rays game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the AL playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.
Tampa Bay Rays playoffs FAQ
Are the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 playoffs?
As of today, yes: they hold the No. 1 seed in the AL, but nothing is clinched yet.
What seed would the Rays be?
No. 1 in the AL (division winner, with a first-round bye).
Who leads the AL East?
Tampa Bay Rays (92-59), which is the Rays themselves.
When is the next Rays game?
Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 1:10 PM EDT, home to the Athletics.
How hard is the Rays remaining schedule?
11 games left against opponents with a combined 0.545 record; 10 against teams currently in playoff position.
How can the Rays clinch a playoff spot?
Win the AL East, or finish with one of the three best records among AL non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.
What is the Rays record at home and on the road?
11-7 at home, 7-6 away; 3-7 in the division and 12-10 in the league.