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
- Guardians 9, White Sox 3
- Rays 4, Yankees 3 (Tampa Bay advances)
Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 8
Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 10
- Guardians 2, White Sox 0 (Cleveland advances)
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
- 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 (8 p.m., FOX)
Game 2: Monday, Oct. 12
- Dodgers at Brewers (5 p.m., FOX)
Game 3: Wednesday, 14 Oct
- Brewers at Dodgers (8 p.m., FS1)
Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Brewers at Dodgers (9 p.m., FS1)
Game 5*: Friday, Oct. 16
- Brewers at Dodgers (9 p.m., FS1)
Game 6*: Sunday, Oct. 18
- Dodgers at Brewers (8 p.m., FS1)
Game 7*: Monday, Oct. 19
- Dodgers at Brewers (8 p.m., FOX or FS1)
American League Championship Series — TBS, HBO Max
Game 1: Monday, Oct. 12
- Guardians at Rays (8 p.m., TBS)
Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13
- Guardians at Rays (8 p.m., TBS)
Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15
- Rays at Guardians (6 p.m., TBS)
Game 4: Friday, Oct. 16
- Rays at Guardians (6 p.m., TBS)
Game 5*: Saturday, Oct
- Rays at Guardians (8 p.m., TBS)
Game 6*: Monday, Oct. 19
- Guardians at Rays (5 p.m, TBS)
Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 20
- Guardians at Rays (8 p.m., TBS)
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 2016 MLB Playoffs
TBS will carry the ALDS and ALCS, FOX and FS1 will carry the NLDS and NLCS. Every World Series game will air on FOX.
Fans can tune into FOX and FS1’s 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 up MLB players: six from the American League and six from the National League. In both leagues, the winners of the two highest-seeded divisions receive first-round byes. The remaining four teams compete in the best-two-of-three Wild Card Series.
2026 MLB Playoff Schedule FAQs
When Does The 2016 World Series Start?
The 2016 World Series begins on Friday, Oct. 23.
What Channel Is the 2026 World Series On?
All 2026 World Series games will air on FOX and be streamed on FOX together.
When will the 2016 MLB Playoff Matchups and Start Times be announced?
The times for the Championship Series games will be announced after the Division Series concludes. This schedule is subject to change.