MLB playoff schedule released
The gist
MLB released its 2026 playoff schedule, with the Wild Card Series starting Sept.
Twelve teams are still fighting for spots in the final week of the regular season.
How it unfolded
- Sep 19, 2026Yahoo/USA TODAY publishes the full 2026 MLB playoff schedule, from the wild-card series through the World Series.
- Sep 21, 2026AP reports the postseason schedule: Wild Card Series Sept. 29-Oct. 1 (NBC/Peacock), Division Series Oct. 3-10 (AL on TBS, NL on FOX/FS1), Championship Series Oct. 11-20 (AL on TBS, NL on FOX/FS1), World Series Oct. 23-31 (FOX).
- Sep 22, 2026Sports Illustrated reports the final day of the regular season is Sunday, with the wild-card round beginning Tuesday, Sept. 29, and lists updated seeding in both leagues.