MLB postseason 2026: complete schedule, live scores and TV channels

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• Where to watch the 2026 MLB playoffs: channels and streaming options
• Bracket snapshot: who advanced and the path ahead
• Playoff schedule and up-to-date results
  • Wild Card Series — results and quick recap
  • Division Series — schedule and outcomes
  • League Championship Series — dates, results and broadcasts
  • World Series — scheduled dates, networks and streaming
• Tips for streaming and catching every postseason moment
• Quick links for more playoff coverage

The 2026 MLB postseason is set, and the familiar mix of dynasties and hungry challengers has fans talking. Los Angeles enters as the two-time reigning champion, though questions remain about Shohei Ohtani’s health. Meanwhile, the regular season’s top clubs — Milwaukee and Tampa Bay — chase their first World Series crowns. Below is everything you need to watch the games, follow the bracket and check scores as October unfolds.

Where to watch the 2026 MLB playoffs: channels and streaming options

Broadcast rights shift during the postseason. Wild card matchups move to NBC platforms, while the division and championship rounds follow the usual rotation.

• National broadcasters: Fox, FS1, TBS, NBC, NBCSN
• Streaming services: DIRECTV, Fubo, Peacock
• Key notes: NBC carries all wild card games on NBC, NBCSN or Peacock. The World Series airs on Fox.
• Streaming tips: DIRECTV and Fubo stream most postseason games. Peacock has exclusive wild card coverage in some windows.

Bracket snapshot: who advanced and the path ahead

The 12-team bracket features familiar playoff powers and surprise entrants. Matchups will determine home-field advantages and set the route to the Fall Classic.

• Notable teams: Dodgers (defending champs), Brewers (best NL record), Rays (best AL record)
• Format: Wild card series, Division Series, League Championship Series, World Series

Playoff schedule and up-to-date results

Wild Card Series — results and quick recap

• Sept. 29 — Braves 5, Phillies 3
• Sept. 29 — White Sox 6, Astros 3
• Sept. 29 — Yankees 9, Red Sox 0
• Sept. 29 — Padres 8, Cubs 0
• Sept. 30 — Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10 innings)
• Sept. 30 — White Sox 7, Astros 3
• Sept. 30 — Yankees 9, Red Sox 2
• Sept. 30 — Padres 4, Cubs 1
• Oct. 1 — Braves 6, Phillies 2 (deciding game)

Division Series — schedule and outcomes

• Oct. 3 — ALDS Game 1: White Sox 3, Guardians 0
• Oct. 3 — NLDS Game 1: Dodgers 5, Braves 3
• Oct. 3 — ALDS Game 1: Rays 1, Yankees 0
• Oct. 3 — NLDS Game 1: Brewers 3, Padres 2
• Oct. 4 — NLDS Game 2: Brewers 4, Padres 3
• Oct. 4 — NLDS Game 2: Braves 3, Dodgers 2
• Oct. 5 — ALDS Game 2: White Sox 4, Guardians 3
• Oct. 5 — ALDS Game 2: Rays 5, Yankees 2
• Oct. 6 — NLDS Game 3: Dodgers 3, Braves 1
• Oct. 6 — NLDS Game 3: Padres 4, Brewers 3
• Oct. 7 — ALDS Game 3: Guardians 9, White Sox 3
• Oct. 7 — NLDS Game 4: Dodgers 4, Braves 1
• Oct. 7 — ALDS Game 3: Rays 4, Yankees 3
• Oct. 7 — NLDS Game 4: Brewers 3, Padres 1
• Oct. 8 — ALDS Game 4: Guardians 9, White Sox 5
• Oct. 10 — ALDS Game 5: Guardians 2, White Sox 0 (deciding game)

League Championship Series — dates, results and broadcasts

• Sun, Oct. 11 — NLCS Game 1: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1
• Mon, Oct. 12 — NLCS Game 2: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
• Mon, Oct. 12 — ALCS Game 1: Guardians 7, Rays 3
• Tue, Oct. 13 — ALCS Game 2: Rays 3, Guardians 1
• Wed, Oct. 14 — NLCS Game 3: Dodgers vs. Brewers — 8 p.m. ET — FS1, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Thu, Oct. 15 — ALCS Game 3: Guardians vs. Rays — 6 p.m. ET — TBS, DIRECTV
• Thu, Oct. 15 — NLCS Game 4: Dodgers vs. Brewers — 9 p.m. ET — FS1, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Fri, Oct. 16 — ALCS Game 4: Guardians vs. Rays — 6 p.m. ET — TBS, DIRECTV
• Fri, Oct. 16 — NLCS Game 5*: Dodgers vs. Brewers — 9 p.m. ET — FS1, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Sat, Oct. 17 — ALCS Game 5*: Guardians vs. Rays — 8 p.m. ET — TBS, DIRECTV
• Sun, Oct. 18 — NLCS Game 6*: Brewers vs. Dodgers — 8 p.m. ET — FS1, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Mon, Oct. 19 — ALCS Game 6*: Rays vs. Guardians — 5 p.m. ET — TBS, DIRECTV
• Mon, Oct. 19 — NLCS Game 7*: Brewers vs. Dodgers — 8 p.m. ET — Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Tue, Oct. 20 — ALCS Game 7*: Rays vs. Guardians — 8 p.m. ET — TBS, DIRECTV
• *Games marked as “if necessary”

World Series — scheduled dates, networks and streaming

• Fri, Oct. 23 — Game 1: NL vs. AL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Sat, Oct. 24 — Game 2: NL vs. AL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Mon, Oct. 26 — Game 3: AL vs. NL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Tue, Oct. 27 — Game 4: AL vs. NL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Wed, Oct. 28 — Game 5*: AL vs. NL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Fri, Oct. 30 — Game 6*: NL vs. AL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• Sat, Oct. 31 — Game 7*: NL vs. AL — Time TBD — Fox, DIRECTV, Fubo
• *If necessary

Tips for streaming and catching every postseason moment

• DIRECTV streams most postseason matchups and often offers a free trial to new users.
• Fubo carries NBC, Fox and FS1 feeds for postseason windows and offers a trial period.
• Peacock may have exclusive wild card games that are not included on other platforms.
• Check local blackout rules and your provider’s channel lineup before game time.

Quick links for more playoff coverage

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• MLB standings 2026
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