
AI-generated summary
The 2026 MLB playoffs have progressed through the Wild Card Series, Division Series, and Championship Series, with the Rays and Guardians tied in the ALCS and the Brewers advancing to the World Series after sweeping the Dodgers.
The Rays' offense finally broke out in Game 4 on Saturday and a 7-3 win over the Guardians has evened the ALCS. Junior Caminero, Jonathan Aranda and Yandy Díaz led the charge, while the bullpen held down the Cleveland hitters after Nick Martinez's strong start. The series, now down to best-of-three, will continue on Sunday with Game 5.
There will be no more off days in the ALCS, with a potential Game 7 set for Tuesday. Whoever wins the series will be moving on to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2026 World Series.
The Brewers are headed to the World Series for the first time since 1982 after completing an NLCS sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night. The Brewers have secured their first National League pennant and will now attempt to win the franchise's first title. World Series Game 1 is set for Friday, Oct. 23.
The MLB playoff bracket is down to three teams. The Padres, Yankees, Braves and White Sox were all knocked out in the LDS round, while the Phillies, Astros, Red Sox and Cubs were sent packing in the Wild Card Series.
Below is a look at the full 2026 MLB playoff bracket and the playoff schedule.
2026 MLB playoff bracket
2026 MLB playoff schedule
All times Eastern
*if needed
Championship Series schedule
Saturday, Oct. 17
ALCS Game 4: Rays 7, Guardians 3 (Series tied 2-2)
Sunday, Oct. 18
ALCS Game 5: Rays @ Guardians, 5 p.m., TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Monday, Oct. 19
ALCS Game 6: Guardians @ Rays, 8 p.m., TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Tuesday, Oct. 20
ALCS Game 7*: Guardians @ Rays, 8 p.m., TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Championship Series scores
Sunday, Oct. 11
NLCS Game 1: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1
Monday, Oct. 12
NLCS Game 2: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
ALCS Game 1: Guardians 7, Rays 3
Tuesday, Oct. 13
ALCS Game 2: Rays 3, Guardians 1
Wednesday, Oct. 14
NLCS Game 3: Brewers 6, Dodgers 2
Thursday, Oct. 15
ALCS Game 3: Guardians 3, Rays 2
NLCS Game 4: Brewers 6, Dodgers 4 (Milwaukee wins 4-0)
World Series schedule
Friday, Oct. 23
World Series Game 1: TBD @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 24
World Series Game 2: TBD @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Monday, Oct. 26
World Series Game 3: Brewers @ TBD, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Tuesday, Oct. 27
World Series Game 4: Brewers @ TBD, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Wednesday, Oct. 28
World Series Game 5*: Brewers @ TBD, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Friday, Oct. 30
World Series Game 6*: TBD @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 31
World Series Game 7*: TBD @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Wild Card Series scores
Tuesday, Sept. 29
NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Braves 5, Phillies 3
AL Wild Card Series Game 1: White Sox 6, Astros 3
AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Yankees 9, Red Sox 0
NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Padres 8, Cubs 0
Wednesday, Sept. 30
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10)
AL Wild Card Series Game 2: White Sox 7, Astros 3 (Chicago wins 2-0)
AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2 (New York wins 2-0)
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Padres 4, Cubs 1 (San Diego wins 2-0)
Thursday, Oct. 1
NL Wild Card Series Game 3: Braves 6, Phillies 2 (Atlanta wins 2-1)
Division Series scores
Saturday, Oct. 3
ALDS Game 1: White Sox 3, Guardians 0
NLDS Game 1: Dodgers 5, Braves 3
ALDS Game 1: Rays 1, Yankees 0
NLDS Game 1: Brewers 3, Padres 2
Sunday, Oct. 4
NLDS Game 2: Brewers 4, Padres 3
NLDS Game 2: Braves 3, Dodgers 2
Monday, Oct. 5
ALDS Game 2: White Sox 4, Guardians 3
ALDS Game 2: Rays 5, Yankees 2
Tuesday, Oct. 6
NLDS Game 3: Dodgers 3, Braves 1
NLDS Game 3: Padres 4, Brewers 3
Wednesday, Oct. 7
ALDS Game 3: Guardians 9, White Sox 3
NLDS Game 4: Dodgers 4, Braves 1 (Los Angeles wins 3-1)
ALDS Game 3: Rays 4, Yankees 3 (Tampa Bay wins 3-0)
NLDS Game 4: Brewers 3, Padres 1 (Milwaukee wins 2-1)
Thursday, Oct. 8
ALDS Game 4: Guardians 9, White Sox 5
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The ALCS will go to a Game 7
Possible · Within days
The Brewers will compete in the World Series starting October 23
Very likely · Within days

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