AL Wild Card Series
CompleteChicago White Sox2
Houston Astros0
View full series schedule2 games
- Tue, Sep 29Game 1: Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros6-3
- Wed, Sep 30Game 2: Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros7-3
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Open playoff bracket2026 MLB Playoff Dates and TV by Round
Scheduled dates include potential games that may be removed after a series is clinched.
| Round | Dates | Series format | Scheduled games | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Sep 29–Oct 1 | Best-of-three | 9 | Peacock/NBCSN, Universo/Peacock, NBC/Peacock, Peacock (es) |
| Division Series | Oct 3–Oct 10 | Best-of-five | 16 | TBS/HBO MAX, TruTV, Univision/ TUDN, FS1 / FOX ONE, Fox Deportes / FOX ONE, FOX / FOX ONE |
| League Championship Series | Oct 11–Oct 19 | Best-of-seven | 10 | TBS/HBO MAX, TruTV, Univision/ TUDN, FOX / FOX ONE, Fox Deportes / FOX ONE, FS1 / FOX ONE |
| World Series | Oct 23–Oct 28 | Best-of-seven | 5 | FOX / FOX ONE, Fox Deportes / FOX ONE |
2026 MLB Postseason Bracket and Series Scores
Official schedule snapshot: Nov 14, 2026 12:24 AM ET
2026 Postseason
Wild Card Series
AL Wild Card Series
CompleteBoston Red Sox0
New York Yankees2
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- Tue, Sep 29Game 1: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees0-9
- Wed, Sep 30Game 2: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees2-9
NL Wild Card Series
CompletePhiladelphia Phillies1
Atlanta Braves2
View full series schedule3 games
- Tue, Sep 29Game 1: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves3-5
- Wed, Sep 30Game 2: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves4-3
- Thu, Oct 1Game 3: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves2-6
NL Wild Card Series
CompleteChicago Cubs0
San Diego Padres2
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- Tue, Sep 29Game 1: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres0-8
- Wed, Sep 30Game 2: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres1-4
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Division Series
AL Division Series
CompleteNew York Yankees0
Tampa Bay Rays3
View full series schedule3 games
- Sat, Oct 3Game 1: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays0-1
- Mon, Oct 5Game 2: New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays2-5
- Wed, Oct 7Game 3: Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees4-3
AL Division Series
CompleteChicago White Sox2
Cleveland Guardians3
View full series schedule5 games
- Sat, Oct 3Game 1: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians3-0
- Mon, Oct 5Game 2: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians4-3
- Wed, Oct 7Game 3: Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox9-3
- Thu, Oct 8Game 4: Cleveland Guardians at Chicago White Sox9-5
- Sat, Oct 10Game 5: Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians0-2
NL Division Series
CompleteSan Diego Padres1
Milwaukee Brewers3
View full series schedule4 games
- Sat, Oct 3Game 1: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers2-3
- Sun, Oct 4Game 2: San Diego Padres at Milwaukee Brewers3-4
- Tue, Oct 6Game 3: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres3-4
- Wed, Oct 7Game 4: Milwaukee Brewers at San Diego Padres3-1
NL Division Series
CompleteAtlanta Braves1
Los Angeles Dodgers3
View full series schedule4 games
- Sat, Oct 3Game 1: Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers3-5
- Sun, Oct 4Game 2: Atlanta Braves at Los Angeles Dodgers3-2
- Tue, Oct 6Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves3-1
- Wed, Oct 7Game 4: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves4-1
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League Championship Series
AL Championship Series
CompleteCleveland Guardians2
Tampa Bay Rays4
View full series schedule6 games
- Mon, Oct 12Game 1: Cleveland Guardians at Tampa Bay Rays7-3
- Tue, Oct 13Game 2: Cleveland Guardians at Tampa Bay Rays1-3
- Thu, Oct 15Game 3: Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians2-3
- Sun, Oct 18Game 5: Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians3-1
- Sat, Oct 17Game 4: Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians7-3
- Mon, Oct 19Game 6: Cleveland Guardians at Tampa Bay Rays3-7
NL Championship Series
CompleteLos Angeles Dodgers0
Milwaukee Brewers4
View full series schedule4 games
- Sun, Oct 11Game 1: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers1-2
- Mon, Oct 12Game 2: Los Angeles Dodgers at Milwaukee Brewers4-7
- Wed, Oct 14Game 3: Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers6-2
- Thu, Oct 15Game 4: Milwaukee Brewers at Los Angeles Dodgers6-4
2026 Postseason
World Series
World Series
CompleteTampa Bay Rays1
Milwaukee Brewers4
View full series schedule5 games
- Fri, Oct 23Game 1: Tampa Bay Rays at Milwaukee Brewers2-3
- Sat, Oct 24Game 2: Tampa Bay Rays at Milwaukee Brewers4-5
- Mon, Oct 26Game 3: Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays10-1
- Tue, Oct 27Game 4: Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays3-4
- Wed, Oct 28Game 5: Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays4-1
How the MLB Playoffs Work
Wild Card Series: Best-of-Three
Twelve teams reach the postseason. The top two division winners in each league receive first-round byes, while the remaining eight clubs play four best-of-three Wild Card Series.
Division Series: Best-of-Five
The four Wild Card winners advance to face the teams that received byes. A club needs three wins to reach its League Championship Series.
League Championship Series: Best-of-Seven
The ALCS and NLCS determine the American League and National League champions. The first club to four wins advances to the World Series.
World Series: Best-of-Seven
The league champions meet for the MLB title. The bracket keeps Games 5–7 visible as potential dates until one club reaches four wins.
2026 MLB Playoff Schedule FAQ
When do the 2026 MLB playoffs start?
The round table above shows the first scheduled Wild Card Series date from MLB's official postseason schedule.
When is the 2026 World Series?
The World Series row shows the currently scheduled date range. Later games are played only if the series has not already been decided.
What does If Necessary mean on the playoff schedule?
The game is a potential series date and is played only if neither club has already earned the wins needed to advance.
Can I print the MLB playoff bracket?
Yes. Use Print Bracket to open the browser print dialog and print or save the current bracket as a PDF.