MLB playoffs divisional series schedule: Time, date for every 2026 postseason game

The MLB playoffs' wild card round has wrapped up, setting the stage for the final eight teams to battle it out in the divisional round.

The Chicago White Sox , New York Yankees , and San Diego Padres each made quick work of their Wild Card opponents, advancing with consecutive wins.

The Atlanta Braves , meanwhile, faced an extra game after the Philadelphia Phillies forced a decisive Game 3. Ultimately, the Braves prevailed with a 6-2 victory in the clincher , securing their first postseason series win since their championship run in 2021.

Now, October baseball truly heats up as the divisional series gets underway. With each team vying for a coveted spot in the league championship series, here is a look at the schedule:

2026 MLB playoffs open with thrilling wild-card series matchups

Game 1 (Saturday, Oct. 3): At Cleveland, 1 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 2 (Monday, Oct. 5): At Cleveland, 5 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 3 (Wednesday, Oct. 7): At Chicago, 4 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 4 (Thursday, Oct. 8)*: At Chicago, 5 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 5 (Saturday, Oct. 10)*: At Cleveland, 5 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 1 (Saturday, Oct. 3): At Tampa, 6:30 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 2 (Monday, Oct. 5): At Tampa, 8 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 3 (Wednesday, Oct. 7): At New York, 8 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 4 (Thursday, Oct. 8)*: At New York, 8 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 5 (Saturday, Oct. 10)*: At Tampa, 8 p.m. ET – TBS / truTV / UniMas / HBO Max

Game 1 (Saturday, Oct. 3): At Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m. ET – FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 2 (Sunday, Oct. 4): At Milwaukee, 4 p.m. ET – FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 3 (Tuesday, Oct. 6): At San Diego, 9:30 p.m. ET – FOX / FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 4 (Wednesday, Oct. 7)*: At San Diego, 10 p.m. ET – FOX / FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 5 (Friday, Oct. 9)*: At Milwaukee, 4:30 p.m. ET – FOX / FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 1 (Saturday, Oct. 3): At Los Angeles, 4 p.m. ET – FOX / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 2 (Sunday, Oct. 4): At Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET – FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 3 (Tuesday, Oct. 6): At Atlanta, 6 p.m. ET – FOX / FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 4 (Wednesday, Oct. 7)*: At Atlanta, 6 p.m. ET – FOX / FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

Game 5 (Friday, Oct. 9)*: At Los Angeles, 8 p.m. ET – FOX / FS1 / FOX Deportes / FOX One

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