MLB wild-card schedule sets four best-of-three series
Yahoo Sports lists the match-ups, viewing options and dates for the opening round of the 2026 postseason, with deciding games scheduled only if needed.
The 2026 Major League Baseball wild-card series are scheduled to begin on 29 September, with four best-of-three match-ups across the American and National Leagues, according to Yahoo Sports.
The American League pairings are the New York Yankees against the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros against the Chicago White Sox. In the National League, the San Diego Padres are matched with the Chicago Cubs, while the Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves.
Yahoo Sports lists NBC and NBCSN as the broadcasters for the wild-card games, with Peacock among the streaming options. Its schedule sets the first two games for 29 and 30 September; potential third games are listed for 1 October, with times yet to be determined.
The Division Series are scheduled for 3–10 October, followed by the League Championship Series from 11–20 October. The World Series is scheduled for 23–31 October, with Yahoo Sports listing FOX as its broadcaster.
