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The 2026MLBplayoff schedule begins Tuesday, Sept.29, with the Wild Card Series and runs through a potential World Series Game 7 on Saturday, Oct.31.Matchups and start times will be added as they are announced.
2026 MLB Playoff Schedule
An asterisk indicates a game that will be played only if necessary.All dates are tentative and game times are to be determined.
Wild Card Series — NBC
- Game 1: Tuesday, Sept.29
- Game 2: Wednesday, Sept.30
- Game 3*: Thursday, Oct.1
American League Division Series — TBS
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct.3
- Game 2: Monday, Oct.5
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct.7
- Game 4*: Thursday, Oct.8
- Game 5*: Saturday, Oct.10
National League Division Series �
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct.3
- Game 2: Sunday, Oct.4
- Game 3: Tuesday, Oct.6
- Game 4*: Wednesday, Oct.7
- Game 5*: Friday, Oct.9
National League Championship Series �
- 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
- 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 �
- 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
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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 Do the 2026 MLB Playoffs Begin?
The 2026 MLB playoffs begin Tuesday, Sept.29, with Game 1 of the Wild Card Series.
When Does the 2026 World Series Start?
The 2026 World Series begins Friday, Oct.23.
What Channel Is the 2026 World Series On?
When Will 2026 MLB Playoff Matchups and Start Times Be Announced?
Teams, matchups and game times will be set after the regular-season standings and postseason seedings are finalized.This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
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