Washington Nationals Playoffs 2026
The Washington Nationals finished 77-85, 4th in the NL East, and missed the playoffs, 11 games behind the last wild card, the Philadelphia Phillies.
Washington NationalsNL East · National LeagueMissed the playoffs
77-85Final record
.475Win %
4thNL East
11GB of last WC
+6Run diff
6-4Last 10
17GB in NL East
W1Final 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22 | at  Tigers | W 3-1 |
| Wed, Sep 23 | at Tigers | W 4-2 |
| Fri, Sep 25 | vs Mets | W 7-6 |
| Sat, Sep 26 | vs Mets | L 1-7 |
| Sun, Sep 27 | vs Mets | W 6-4 |
This Washington Nationals playoffs page refreshes after every Nationals 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.
Washington Nationals playoffs FAQ
Did the Washington Nationals make the 2026 playoffs?
No. They finished 77-85, 4th in the NL East.
What was the Nationals regular-season record?
77-85 (.475), 4th 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.