2026 MLB Playoffs: Division Series Underway with White Sox, Dodgers, Rays, Brewers Leading
Quick Look
- The 2026 MLB playoffs Division Series are underway after Wild Card eliminations, with the White Sox, Dodgers, Rays and Brewers winning Game 1 on Saturday.
- The Brewers lead the NLDS 1-0 over the Padres after a controversial ninth-inning catch, while the Dodgers lead the Braves 1-0.
- ALDS action resumes Monday with the Guardians-Yankees and White Sox-Guardians series tied at 1-0.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The 2026 MLB playoffs began with the Wild Card Series, where the Astros, Red Sox, Cubs and Phillies were eliminated. The Division Series now features eight teams competing in best-of-five matchups.
The four League Division Series are underway in the 2026 MLB playoffs. The White Sox, Dodgers, Rays and Brewers were all Game 1 winners on Saturday, getting a leg up in the best-of-five series. The two NLDS series continue Sunday as the Padres try to bounce back against the Brewers and the Braves aim to even their series against the Dodgers.
The Brewers have a chance at a 2-0 series lead after winning in controversial fashion on Saturday night. In the ninth inning of Milwaukee's 3-2 win, San Diego's Ty France hit a towering and deep fly ball off the roof of American Family Field that stayed in play and was caught for an out. In the nightcap on Sunday, the reigning champion Dodgers will try to take a commanding 2-0 lead against the Braves in L.A.
The ALDS matchups resume on Monday, with the Guardians and Yankees trying to even their series.
The 12-team playoff field is down to eight as the Astros, Red Sox, Cubs and Phillies were knocked out in the best-of-three Wild Card Series last week.
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
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Division Series schedule
Sunday, Oct. 4
NLDS Game 2: Padres @ Brewers, 4 p.m., FS1/fubo (Milwaukee leads 1-0)
NLDS Game 2: Braves @ Dodgers, 8 p.m., FS1/fubo (Los Angeles leads 1-0)
Monday, Oct. 5
ALDS Game 2: White Sox @ Guardians, 5 p.m., TBS/HBO Max (Chicago leads 1-0)
ALDS Game 2: Yankees @ Rays, 8 p.m., TBS/HBO Max (Tampa Bay leads 1-0)
Tuesday, Oct. 6
NLDS Game 3: Dodgers @ Braves, 6 p.m., FS1/fubo
NLDS Game 3: Brewers @ Padres, 9:30 p.m., FS1/fubo
Wednesday, Oct. 7
ALDS Game 3: Guardians @ White Sox, 4 p.m., TBS/HBO Max
NLDS Game 4*: Dodgers @ Braves, 6 p.m., FS1/fubo
ALDS Game 3: Rays @ Yankees, 8 p.m., TBS/HBO Max
NLDS Game 4*: Brewers @ Padres, 10 p.m. FS1/fubo
Thursday, Oct. 8
ALDS Game 4*: Guardians @ White Sox, 5 p.m., TBS/HBO Max
ALDS Game 4*: Rays @ Yankees, 8 p.m., TBS/HBO Max
Friday, Oct. 9
NLDS Game 5*: Padres @ Brewers, 4:30 p.m., FS1fubo
NLDS Game 5*: Braves @ Dodgers, 8 p.m., Fox/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 10
ALDS Game 5*: White Sox @ Guardians, 5 p.m., TBS/HBO Max
ALDS Game 5*: Yankees @ Rays, 8 p.m., TBS/HBO Max
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
Championship Series
Sunday, Oct. 11
NLCS Game 1: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Monday, Oct. 12
ALCS Game 1: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
NLCS Game 2: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Tuesday, Oct. 13
ALCS Game 2: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Wednesday, Oct. 14
NLCS Game 3: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Thursday, Oct. 15
ALCS Game 3: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
NLCS Game 4: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Friday, Oct. 16
ALCS Game 4: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
NLCS Game 5*: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 17
ALCS Game 5*: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
Sunday, Oct. 18
NLCS Game 6*: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Monday, Oct. 19
ALCS Game 6*: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
NLCS Game 7*: Fox/FS1/Fox Deportes/fubo
Tuesday, Oct. 20
ALCS Game 7*: TBS, truTV, HBO Max
World Series
Friday, Oct. 23
World Series Game 1: Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 24
World Series Game 2: Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Monday, Oct. 25
World Series Game 3: Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Tuesday, Oct. 27
World Series Game 4: Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Wednesday, Oct. 28
World Series Game 5*: Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Friday, Oct. 30
World Series Game 6*: Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 31
World Series Game 7*: 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)
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Dodgers will win Game 2 against the Braves to take a 2-0 series lead
Likely · Within days
The Guardians will win Game 2 against the White Sox to even their series
Possible · Within days
Open Questions
- Will the Brewers overcome the controversial call to take a 2-0 series lead?
- Can the Dodgers extend their lead over the Braves in Los Angeles?
- Which ALDS teams will force decisive Game 5s?
- Will any team complete a sweep in the Division Series?
