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Major League Baseball 2026 postseason planning

Overview

Major League Baseball has released the official schedule and broadcast framework for the 2026 postseason. The playoffs are set to begin with the Wild Card Series on September 29, followed by the Division Series on October 3, and the League Championship Series starting October 11 and 12. The World Series is scheduled to commence on October 23.

Regarding broadcasting, the Wild Card Series will move to NBC Sports, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, and Peacock, representing the first time postseason baseball has returned to NBC since 2000. The Division Series and League Championship Series will be split between FOX Sports and TNT Sports, while the World Series will air on FOX.

As the regular season progresses, statistical projections from Opta Analyst suggest the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox may lead the American League in wins, while the White Sox and Tigers are projected to lead the AL Central.

Entities

Major League Baseball · Los Angeles Dodgers · Fox Sports · Atlanta Braves · National League

Timeline

  1. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Major League Baseball reveals 2026 postseason schedule and broadcast changes

    MLB has revealed its 2026 postseason broadcast schedule, moving the Wild Card Series to NBC. Statistical models also project early standings for the upcoming season.

  2. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Major League Baseball releases 2026 postseason schedule

    Major League Baseball has announced its 2026 postseason schedule, with the Wild Card Series starting September 29 and the World Series beginning October 23.

Sources

babsolute.com.au · bleacherreport.com · cordcuttersnews.com · dodgerblue.com · fanSided.com · foxsports.com · musicals.nl · norrlandsvagnar.se · primicia.com.ve · si.com · sportshistori.blogspot.se · tvn-2.com