The 2026 MLB postseason is in motion. With the Wild Card Series behind us and the Division Series nearly wrapped up, this year’s playoffs have been packed with plenty of thrilling moments, between the reigning back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, youthful squads looking to make statements and more.
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2026 MLB Playoffs bracket
The Division Series matchups are set! 👏 pic.twitter.com/wHxiAvLtEZ
— 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 win series 2-0 (New York outscored Boston 18-2, defeating Boston for the second straight 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 win series 2-0 (First playoff series win 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 win series 2-0
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 win series 3-0
AL Divisional Series
New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays
- Game 1: Rays 1, Yankees 0
- Game 2: Rays 5, Yankees 2
- Game 3: Rays 4, Yankees 3 - Rays win series 3-0
Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians
- Game 1: White Sox 3, Guardians 0
- Game 2: White Sox 4, Guardians 3
- Game 3: Guardians 9, White Sox 3
- Game 4: Guardians 9, White Sox 5
- Game 5: Guardians 2, White Sox 0 - Guardians win series 3-2
NL Divisional Series
San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Game 1: Brewers 3, Padres 2
- Game 2: Brewers 4, Padres 3
- Game 3: Padres 4, Brewers 3
- Game 4: Brewers 3, Padres 1 - Brewers win series 3-1
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
- Game 1: Dodgers 5, Braves 3
- Game 2: Braves 3, Dodgers 2
- Game 3: Dodgers 3, Braves 1
- Game 4: Dodgers 4, Braves 1 - Dodgers win series 3-1
AL Championship Series
Cleveland Guardians vs. Tama Bay Rays
- Game 1: Guardians 7, Rays 3
- Game 2: Guardians vs. Rays - Tuesday, Oct. 13 - 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Rays vs. Guardians - Thursday, Oct. 15 - 6:00 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Rays vs. Guardians - Friday, Oct. 16 - 6:00 p.m. ET
- *Game 5: Rays vs. Guardians - Saturday, Oct. 17 - 8:00 p.m. ET
- *Game 6: Guardians vs. Rays - Monday, Oct. 19 - 5:00 p.m. ET
- *Game 7: Guardians vs. Rays - Tuesday, Oct. 20 - 8:00 p.m. ET
* = if necessary
NL Championship Series
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Game 1: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1
- Game 2: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
- Game 3: Brewers vs. Dodgers - Wednesday, Oct. 14 - 8:00 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Brewers vs. Dodgers - Thursday, Oct. 15 - 9:00 p.m. ET
- *Game 5: Brewers vs. Dodgers - Friday, Oct. 16 - 9:00 p.m. ET
- *Game 6: Dodgers vs. Brewers - Sunday, Oct. 18 - 8:00 p.m. ET
- *Game 7: Dodgers vs. Brewers - Monday, Oct. 19 - 8:00 p.m. ET
* = if necessary
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
* = if necessary
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.
