The 2026 MLB playoff schedule began Tuesday, Sept. 29, with the Wild Card Series and runs through a potential World Series Game 7 on Saturday, Oct. 31.
2026 MLB Playoff Schedule
An asterisk indicates a game that will be played only if necessary. All times are in ET. All dates are tentative and game times are to be determined.
Wild Card Series — NBC, NBCSN, Peacock
Game 1: Tuesday, Sept. 29
- Braves 5, Phillies 3
- White Sox 6, Astros 3
- Yankees 9, Red Sox 0
- Padres 8, Cubs 0
Game 2: Wednesday, Sept. 30
- Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10 innings)
- White Sox 7, Astros 3 (Chicago advances)
- Yankees 9, Red Sox 2 (New York advances)
- Padres 4, Cubs 1 (San Diego advances)
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 1
- Braves 6, Phillies 2 (Atlanta advances)
American League Division Series — TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3
- White Sox 3, Guardians 0
- Rays 1, Yankees 0
Game 2: Monday, Oct. 5
- White Sox 4, Guardians 3
- Rays 5, Yankees 2
Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Guardians 9, White Sox 3
- Rays 4, Yankees 3 (Tampa Bay advances)
Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 8
- No. 2 Guardians at No. 6 White Sox, 5 p.m.
Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 10
- No. 6 White Sox at No. 2 Guardians, 5 p.m.
National League Division Series — FOX, FS1, FOX One
Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Dodgers 5, Braves 3
- Brewers 3, Padres 2
Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 4
- Brewers 4, Padres 3
- Braves 3, Dodgers 1
Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Dodgers 3, Braves 1
- Padres 4, Brewers 3
Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 7
- Dodgers 4, Braves 1 (Los Angeles advances)
- Brewers 3, Padres 1 (Milwaukee advances)
National League Championship Series — FOX, FS1, FOX One
Game 1: Sunday, Oct. 11
- Dodgers at Brewers
Game 2: Monday, Oct. 12
- Dodgers at Brewers
Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Brewers at Dodgers
Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Brewers at Dodgers
Game 5*: Friday, Oct. 16
- Brewers at Dodgers
Game 6*: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Dodgers at Brewers
Game 7*: Monday, Oct. 19
- Dodgers at Brewers
American League Championship Series — TBS, HBO Max
Game 1: Monday, Oct. 12
- White Sox/Guardians at Rays
Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13
- White Sox/Guardians at Rays
Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Rays at White Sox/Guardians
Game 4: Friday, Oct. 16
- Rays at White Sox/Guardians
Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Rays at White Sox/Guardians
Game 6*: Monday, Oct. 19
- White Sox/Guardians at Rays
Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- White Sox/Guardians at Rays
2026 World Series — FOX, FOX One
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 24
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 26
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27
- Game 5*: Wednesday, Oct. 28
- Game 6*: Friday, Oct. 30
- Game 7*: Saturday, Oct. 31
How to Watch the 2026 MLB Playoffs
TBS will carry the ALDS and ALCS, while FOX and FS1 will carry the NLDS and NLCS. Every World Series game will air on FOX.
Fans can stream FOX and FS1 postseason coverage with FOX One. FOX coverage is also available on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App with an eligible TV provider login.
How Many Teams Make the MLB Playoffs?
Twelve teams make the MLB playoffs: six from the American League and six from the National League. In each league, the two highest-seeded division winners receive first-round byes. The other four teams compete in two best-of-three Wild Card Series.
2026 MLB Playoff Schedule FAQs
When Does the 2026 World Series Start?
The 2026 World Series begins Friday, Oct. 23.
What Channel Is the 2026 World Series On?
All 2026 World Series games will air on FOX and stream with FOX One.
When Will 2026 MLB Playoff Matchups and Start Times Be Announced?
Times for the Championship Series games will be announced after the Division Series conclude. This schedule is subject to change.
