The 2026 MLB postseason has a new television home for its opening act: the Wild Card round moves to NBC and Peacock, marking the first postseason baseball on NBC since the 2000 ALCS. Here is the full 2026 MLB playoff TV schedule, every round, the dates, and exactly where to watch, from the Wild Card Series through the World Series, plus a free printable channel guide.
MLB Playoffs on TV: Day-by-Day Schedule
Here is the 2026 League Championship Series TV schedule, day by day, with first pitch in Eastern and the national network for each game. Milwaukee has clinched the NLCS, so every remaining game is in the ALCS.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 (Sun) | 8:00 PM | Dodgers at Brewers, NLCS Game 1 | FOX |
| Oct 12 (Mon) | 5:00 PM | Dodgers at Brewers, NLCS Game 2 | FOX, FS1 |
| Oct 12 (Mon) | 8:00 PM | Guardians at Rays, ALCS Game 1 | TBS, truTV |
| Oct 13 (Tue) | 8:00 PM | Guardians at Rays, ALCS Game 2 | TBS, truTV |
| Oct 14 (Wed) | 8:00 PM | Brewers at Dodgers, NLCS Game 3 | FS1 |
| Oct 15 (Thu) | 1:00 PM | Rays at Guardians, ALCS Game 3 | TBS, truTV |
| Oct 15 (Thu) | 8:00 PM | Brewers at Dodgers, NLCS Game 4 | FS1 |
| Oct 16 (Fri) | 8:00 PM | Rays at Guardians, ALCS Game 4 | TBS, truTV |
| Oct 17 (Sat) | 8:00 PM | Rays at Guardians, ALCS Game 5 | TBS, truTV |
| Oct 19 (Mon) | 8:00 PM | Guardians at Rays, ALCS Game 6 (if necessary) | TBS, truTV |
| Oct 20 (Tue) | 8:00 PM | Guardians at Rays, ALCS Game 7 (if necessary) | TBS, truTV |
Coming up: the Brewers meet the ALCS winner in the World Series, a best-of-seven that begins Friday, October 23 on FOX.
2026 MLB Postseason TV Quick Facts
- Wild Card Series: starts Tuesday, September 29 on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Network.
- Division Series: October 3-10. ALDS on TBS, truTV, and HBO Max; NLDS on FOX, FS1, and FOX Deportes.
- Championship Series: NLCS from October 11 (FOX/FS1); ALCS from October 12 (TBS/truTV/HBO Max).
- World Series: Game 1 on Friday, October 23 on FOX.
2026 MLB Postseason TV Schedule by Round
| Round | Dates (2026) | TV / Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Sept 29 to Oct 1 | NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports Network |
| Division Series (ALDS) | Oct 3 to 10 | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| Division Series (NLDS) | Oct 3 to 10 | FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes |
| ALCS | Starts Oct 12 | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| NLCS | Starts Oct 11 | FOX, FS1, FOX Deportes |
| World Series | Game 1: Fri Oct 23 | FOX, FOX Deportes |
Wild Card Round Returns to NBC and Peacock
The headline change for 2026 is the Wild Card Series. NBC and Peacock take over the best-of-three round that opens the playoffs, the network’s first postseason baseball since the 2000 ALCS. Every Wild Card game streams on Peacock, with games also on NBC and NBC Sports Network. All four series (two per league) are played at the higher seed’s ballpark.
2026 MLB Wild Card Series Matchups
The playoff field is set on the final day of the regular season, Sunday, September 27. In each Wild Card Series the higher seed hosts all three games of the best-of-three round, and the top two seeds in each league earn a bye straight to the Division Series. Every game airs on NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Network.
| League | Higher Seed (Host) | Visitor |
|---|---|---|
| American League | (4) New York Yankees | (5) Boston Red Sox |
| American League | (3) Houston Astros | (6) Chicago White Sox |
| National League | (4) San Diego Padres | (5) Chicago Cubs |
| National League | (3) Atlanta Braves | (6) Philadelphia Phillies |
First-round byes: in the American League the Tampa Bay Rays (1) and Cleveland Guardians (2); in the National League the Milwaukee Brewers (1) and Los Angeles Dodgers (2). The Astros edged Texas by one game to win the AL West, and the Phillies held off Arizona for the last National League spot. Wild Card Game 1 times on Tuesday, September 29 (ET): Phillies at Braves 2:00 pm, White Sox at Astros 5:00 pm, Red Sox at Yankees 8:00 pm, Cubs at Padres 10:00 pm.
For the full round preview, dates, and times, see our 2026 MLB Wild Card Series matchups and schedule.
How to Watch Every Round
The American League Division and Championship Series run on the TNT Sports platforms: TBS, truTV, and HBO Max. The National League Division and Championship Series are on FOX, FS1, and FOX Deportes. The World Series airs on FOX, with Game 1 set for Friday, October 23 at the ballpark of the pennant winner with the better regular-season record. A potential Game 7 would fall on Saturday, October 31.
Printable 2026 MLB Postseason TV Guide
Print the full round-by-round channel guide and keep it handy through October.
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- Track the races that set the field with our 2026 MLB magic numbers tracker.
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- Browse all our printable schedules, brackets and trackers.
2026 MLB Postseason TV FAQ
What channel is the MLB Wild Card round on in 2026?
NBC and Peacock, with games also on NBC Sports Network. It is NBC’s first postseason baseball since 2000. The round starts September 29.
What channel is the 2026 World Series on?
FOX (and FOX Deportes). Game 1 is Friday, October 23.
Where can I stream the MLB playoffs?
Peacock streams the Wild Card round, HBO Max carries the AL Division and Championship Series, and the NL rounds and World Series stream through FOX’s platforms.
