September 29–October 31
2026 MLB playoff schedule
A lightweight calendar for the road to the World Series. MLB has announced the dates and national platforms; individual first-pitch times remain subject to its schedule.
01
Wild Card Series
September 29–October 1, 2026
NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Network
02
Division Series
October 3–10, 2026
FOX/FS1 and TNT Sports platforms
03
League Championship Series
October 11–20, 2026
FOX/FS1 and TNT Sports platforms
04
World Series
October 23–31, 2026
FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One
World Series local-time tools
The World Series begins October 23 at the home of the league champion with the better regular-season record.
Verified September 10, 2026 from MLB's official postseason schedule.