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MLB playoffs 2026: ALDS, NLDS matchups, schedule and start times
Yahoo Sports • • general
Key Points:
- The American League Division Series (ALDS) matchups are Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays, while the National League Division Series (NLDS) features Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres vs. Milwaukee Brewers.
- The division series games begin on Saturday, October 3, with multiple games scheduled each day through October 10, including potential Game 5 matchups if necessary.
- Broadcast coverage for the division series is split among TBS, truTV, HBO Max, Fox, Fox Deportes, Fox One, and FS1, with specific game times ranging from early afternoon to late evening Eastern Time.
- The League Championship Series (LCS) for both leagues are best-of-seven series starting October 11 for the NLCS and October 12 for the ALCS, with games scheduled through October 20, including potential Game 7s.
- The World Series will be a best-of-seven series beginning Friday, October 23, with games scheduled through October 31, including possible games 5, 6, and 7 if necessary.
