The 2026 MLB postseason has finally arrived. Starting with chaos in the Wild Card Series on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN, the full playoff field is packed with October veterans, the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and youthful squads looking to make statements.
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2026 MLB Playoffs bracket
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— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) October 2, 2026
2026 MLB Playoffs schedule, results, scores
AL Wild Card Series
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
- Game 1: Yankees 9, Red Sox 0 | Highlights
- Game 2: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2 | Highlights | Yankees outscore Red Sox 18-2 in sweep, defeating Boston for the second consecutive year in the Wild Card.
Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros
- Game 1: White Sox 6, Astros 3 | Highlights
- Game 2: White Sox 7, Astros 3 | Highlights | White Sox sweep series, winning their first playoff series since 2005.
NL Wild Card Series
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres
- Game 1: Padres 8, Cubs 0 | Highlights
- Game 2: Padres 4, Cubs 1 | Highlights | Padres stay hot with sweep over Cubs, with San Diego advancing to face the Milwaukee Brewers.
Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves
- Game 1: Braves 5, Phillies 3 | Highlights
- Game 2: Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10) | Highlights
- Game 3: Braves 6, Phillies 2 | Highlights | Braves use the long ball to take down the Phillies and advance to the NLDS.
AL Divisional Series
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 - 6:30 PM ET - at Rays
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 5 - 8:00 PM ET - at Rays
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7 - 8:00 PM ET - at Yankees
- Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 8 - 8:00 PM ET - at Yankees
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 10 - 8:00 PM ET - at Rays
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 - 1:00 PM ET - at Guardians
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 5 - 5:00 PM ET - at Guardians
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 7 - 4:00 PM ET - at White Sox
- Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 8 - 5:00 PM ET at White Sox
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 10 - 5:00 PM ET at Guardians
NL Divisional Series
San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 - 8:30 PM ET - at Brewers
- Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 4 - 4:00 PM ET - at Brewers
- Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6 - 9:30 PM ET - at Padres
- Game 4 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 7 - 10:00 PM ET - at Padres
- Game 5 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 9 - 4:30 PM ET - at Brewers
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 3 - 4:00 PM ET - at Dodgers
- Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 4 - 8:00 PM ET - at Dodgers
- Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 6 - 6:00 PM ET - at Braves
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 7 - 6:00 PMET - at Braves
- Game 5 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 9 - 8:00 PM ET - at Dodgers
AL Championship Series
TBD
NL Championship Series
TBD
World Series
TBD
When does the 2026 World Series start?
The 2026 World Series will begin on Friday, Oct. 23, running through Saturday, Oct. 31 (depending on potential Games 5, 6 and 7).
What MLB games can I watch on NBC and Peacock?
Fans can watch the entire 2026 MLB Wild Card Series on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN. For more detailed information on how to watch every game, click here.
