The 2026 MLB postseason opens Tuesday, Sept. 29, with the Wild Card Series and extends through a possible World Series Game 7 on Saturday, Oct. 31.
2026 MLB Playoff Schedule
An asterisk denotes a game that will be played only if necessary. All times are Eastern. Dates and start times are tentative and subject to change.
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
- No. 6 White Sox at No. 2 Guardians, 5 p.m.
- No. 4 Yankees at No. 1 Rays, 8 p.m.
Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7
- No. 2 Guardians at No. 6 White Sox, 4 p.m.
- No. 1 Rays at No. 4 Yankees, 8 p.m.
Game 4*: Thursday, Oct. 8
- No. 2 Guardians at No. 6 White Sox, 5 p.m.
- No. 1 Rays at No. 4 Yankees, 8 p.m.
Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 10
- No. 6 White Sox at No. 2 Guardians, 5 p.m.
- No. 4 Yankees at No. 1 Rays, 8 p.m.
National League Division Series — FOX, FS1, FOX One
Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3
- Dodgers 5, Braves 3
- No. 4 Padres at No. 1 Brewers, 8:30 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 4
- No. 4 Padres at No. 1 Brewers, 4 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
- No. 3 Braves at No. 2 Dodgers, 8 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- No. 2 Dodgers at No. 3 Braves, 6 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
- No. 1 Brewers at No. 4 Padres, 9:30 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
Game 4*: Wednesday, Oct. 7
- No. 2 Dodgers at No. 3 Braves, 6 p.m. (FS1 or FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
- No. 1 Brewers at No. 4 Padres, 10 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
Game 5*: Friday, Oct. 9
- No. 4 Padres at No. 1 Brewers, 4:30 p.m. (FS1, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
- No. 3 Braves at No. 2 Dodgers, 8 p.m. (FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One)
National League Championship Series — FOX, FS1, FOX One
- Game 1: Sunday, Oct. 11
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 12
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 14
- Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Game 5*: Friday, Oct. 16
- Game 6*: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Game 7*: Monday, Oct. 19
American League Championship Series — TBS, HBO Max
- Game 1: Monday, Oct. 12
- Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Game 4: Friday, Oct. 16
- Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Game 6*: Monday, Oct. 19
- Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 20
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 televise the ALDS and ALCS, while FOX and FS1 handle the NLDS and NLCS. Every World Series contest airs on FOX.
Viewers can stream FOX and FS1 postseason coverage via FOX One. FOX broadcasts are also accessible on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App with a participating TV provider login.
How Many Teams Make the MLB Playoffs?
Twelve clubs qualify for the MLB playoffs — six from each league. In each league, the top two division winners earn first-round byes, while the remaining four teams face off in a pair of 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 be broadcast on FOX and streamed on FOX One.
When Will 2026 MLB Playoff Matchups and Start Times Be Announced?
Championship Series start times will be revealed after the Division Series conclude. This schedule remains subject to change.