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Greater than seven months after pitchers and catchers reported to spring coaching, it's time to find out which crew will put on the MLB crown in 2026.
Twelve groups reached the postseason bracket, and any dialogue about favorites has to start out with the two-time defending champion Dodgers. Los Angeles wasn't essentially dominant through the common season and enters October with considerations concerning the well being of the planet's finest participant, i, however it has confirmed unwise to guess towards LA recently.
Whereas the Dodgers are within the midst of a dynastic run, neither of the groups that owned the perfect information of their respective leagues through the common season — the Brewers and Rays — has gained a World Collection. Victory can be significantly candy for both of these fan bases, together with the opposite postseason entrant and not using a title, the Padres.
Who will survive the gauntlet to carry the Commissioner's Trophy on the finish of October? Right here's when and the place to observe each sport.
The place to observe MLB playoffs 2026
- TV channels: Fox, FS1, TBS, NBC, NBCSN
- Stay streams:V, o, ok
The 2026 MLB postseason can have a brand new search for the opening spherical, with NBC carrying each wild card sport on its platforms: NBC, NBCSN and/or ok.
After that, the acquainted rotation returns. This yr's NL playoffs will air on Fox or FS1 whereas the AL will likely be on TBS, with the World Collection set to air on Fox because it has yearly since 2000.
Followers can stream each postseason sport besides Peacock exclusives with V, which gives a free trial to new subscribers.
All video games airing on NBC, NBCSN, Fox and FS1 might be streamed with o, which additionally gives a free trial.
MLB playoff bracket 2026
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MLB playoff schedule, scores 2026
Division Collection schedule, scores
Saturday, Oct. 3
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Sport 1: Guardians vs. White Sox | 1 p.m. | TBS, V |
| NLDS Sport 1: Dodgers vs. Braves | 4 p.m. | Fox, DIRECTV, o |
| ALDS Sport 1: Rays vs. Yankees | 6:30 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Sport 1: Brewers vs. Padres | 8:30 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 4
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Sport 2: Brewers vs. Padres | 4 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Sport 2: Dodgers vs. Braves | 8 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Monday, Oct. 5
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Sport 2: Guardians vs. White Sox | 5 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Sport 2: Rays vs. Yankees | 8 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 6
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Sport 3: Braves vs. Dodgers | 6 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Sport 3: Padres vs. Brewers | 9:30 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 7
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Sport 3: White Sox vs. Guardians | 4 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Sport 4*: Braves vs. Dodgers | 6 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Sport 3: Yankees vs. Rays | 8 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Sport 4*: Padres vs. Brewers | 10 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If vital
Thursday, Oct. 8
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Sport 4*: White Sox vs. Guardians | 5 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Sport 4*: Yankees vs. Rays | 8 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If vital
Friday, Oct. 9
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Sport 5*: Brewers vs. Padres | 4:30 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Sport 5*: Dodgers vs. Braves | 8 p.m. | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If vital
Saturday, Oct. 10
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Sport 5*: Guardians vs. White Sox | 5 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Sport 5*: Rays vs. Yankees | 8 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If vital
League Championship Collection schedule, scores
Sunday, Oct. 11
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 1 | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Monday, Oct. 12
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 2 | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALCS Sport 1 | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 13
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Sport 2 | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
Wednesday, Oct. 14
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 3 | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 15
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 4 | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALCS Sport 3 | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
Friday, Oct. 16
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 5* | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALCS Sport 4 | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If vital
Saturday, Oct. 17
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Sport 5* | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If vital
Sunday, Oct. 18
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 6* | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If vital
Monday, Oct. 19
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Sport 7* | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALCS Sport 6* | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If vital
Tuesday, Oct. 20
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Sport 7* | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If vital
World Collection schedule, scores
Friday, Oct. 23
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 1 | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 24
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 2 | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
Monday, Oct. 26
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 3 | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 27
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 4 | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 28
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 5* | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If vital
Friday, Oct. 30
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 6* | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If vital
Saturday, Oct. 31
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| World Collection Sport 7* | TBD | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If vital
Wild Card Collection schedule, scores
Tuesday, Sept. 29
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sport 1: Braves 5, Phillies 3 | — | — |
| Sport 1: White Sox 6, Astros 3 | — | — |
| Sport 1: Yankees 9, Purple Sox 0 | — | — |
| Sport 1: Padres 8, Cubs 0 | — | — |
Wednesday, Sept. 30
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sport 2: Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10 inn.) | — | — |
| Sport 2: White Sox 7, Astros 3 | — | — |
| Sport 2: Yankees 9, Purple Sox 2 | — | — |
| Sport 2: Padres 4, Cubs 1 | — | — |
Thursday, Oct. 1
| Sport | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Sport 3: Braves 6, Phillies 2 | — | — |
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