The schedule usually spans from early October to late October, culminating in the World Series, where the two league champions vie for the title of MLB champion.
Wild Card Games (Single-Elimination)
Two wild card teams from each league face off. Winners advance to the Division Series.
Division Series (Best-of-5)
Four remaining teams in each league participate. Two series are held in each league. Winners move on to the League Championship Series.
League Championship Series (Best-of-7)
One series in each league i.e. American or National determines the league champion.
World Series (Best-of-7)
The champions of the American League and National League compete. The first team to win four games becomes the MLB World Series Champion.
The MLB Playoff Schedule
Wild Card Series: October 3-5Division Series:October 7-11League Championship Series: October 14-18World Series: October 27-November 2
View the playoffs
Wild Card Series: ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2Division Series:FOX or FS1League Championship Series:TBSWorld Series:FOX
Enjoy the playoffs
Explore the thrilling MLB Playoff Schedule and Enjoy baseball's finest teams battle for championship glory. Don't miss a moment!