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    MLB postseason 2026 live tracker: results, LCS schedule, World Series

    As of 11 October 2026 the Dodgers, Brewers and Rays had reached the League Championship Series, and the Guardians and White Sox were scheduled to play a deciding Game 5 for the last spot.[1][2][3][4] The NLCS opens on 11 October and the World Series is scheduled to start on 23 October.[5][6]

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    What we know

    • Rays swept the Yankees 3-0 in the ALDS[3]
    • Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 in the NLDS[1]
    • Brewers beat the Padres 3-1 in the NLDS[2]
    • Guardians and White Sox were tied 2-2 in the ALDS before Game 5[14]
    • NLCS (Dodgers at Brewers) opens on 11 October; ALCS opens on 12 October at Tampa Bay[5]
    • World Series scheduled for 23-31 October on FOX[6]

    What we don't know yet

    • The result of ALDS Game 5 (White Sox at Guardians, 8 p.m. ET on 10 October), and so the Rays' ALCS opponent. The game had not started when this page was last updated.
    • Who wins the NLCS and ALCS, and therefore who plays in the World Series
    • Whether a lockout after the 1 December expiry of the labor agreement will affect the 2027 season
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    The 2026 MLB postseason began on 29 September with the Wild Card Series. By 11 October it had reached the League Championship Series, with one American League spot to be settled by ALDS Game 5.[7][5][4] This page records dated, sourced results. Results for games that had not finished, or that we had not confirmed from an official source, are marked as pending. New to the format? Start with How the MLB postseason works.

    The field

    SeedAmerican LeagueNational League
    1Rays (98-64)Brewers (103-59)
    2Guardians (85-77)Dodgers (100-62)
    3Astros (81-81)Braves (94-68)
    4Yankees (93-68)Padres (91-71)
    5Red Sox (87-75)Cubs (89-73)
    6White Sox (84-78)Phillies (88-74)

    Seeds are from MLB’s final bracket and records from MLB.com standings, as of 27 September 2026.[8][9][10][11] The Guardians and Astros are seeded above teams with better records because division winners take precedence.[12]

    Wild Card Series (29 September to 1 October)

    • White Sox 2, Astros 0. Chicago won 6-3 and 7-3 in Houston.[7]
    • Yankees 2, Red Sox 0. New York won 9-0 and 9-2.[7]
    • Padres 2, Cubs 0. San Diego won 8-0 and 4-1.[7]
    • Braves 2, Phillies 1. Atlanta won the deciding game 6-2.[7]

    The whole round was on NBC’s networks. Two series streamed only on Peacock.[13]

    Division Series (from 3 October)

    • Rays 3, Yankees 0. Tampa Bay won 1-0, 5-2 and 4-3.[3]
    • Dodgers 3, Braves 1. Los Angeles clinched with a 4-1 win in Atlanta on 7 October.[1]
    • Brewers 3, Padres 1. Milwaukee clinched with a 3-1 win in San Diego on 7 October.[2]
    • Guardians 2, White Sox 2. Chicago won the first two games in Cleveland. Cleveland answered with 9-3 and 9-5 wins in Chicago.[14] Game 5 was scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on 10 October in Cleveland.[4] Result pending: the game had not yet started when this page was last updated, shortly before 00:00 UTC on 11 October.

    League Championship Series and World Series

    The NLCS between the Dodgers and Brewers was scheduled to open in Milwaukee at 8 p.m. ET on 11 October. The ALCS was scheduled to open at Tampa Bay on 12 October. A Game 7, if needed, would be played on 19 October (NLCS) or 20 October (ALCS).[5] The ALCS airs on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, and the NLCS on FOX and FS1.[15]

    The World Series is scheduled for 23 to 31 October on FOX. Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 are at the pennant winner with the better 2026 record.[6] If the Brewers reach the World Series, their 103 wins would give them home field against any AL opponent.[10][16]

    Predictions, attributed

    ContentLora makes no picks and gives no betting advice. On 9 October ESPN reported sportsbook odds that made the Dodgers World Series favourites, followed by the Rays and Brewers.[17] Expert panels leaned the other way: before the postseason, 56% of The Athletic’s experts picked the Brewers to win.[18] World Series 2026 contenders sets out these views side by side.

    Beyond October

    MLB’s labor agreement expires at 11:59 p.m. on 1 December 2026, soon after the World Series ends.[19] Commentators expect a lockout if there is no deal.[20] See MLB labor talks 2026.

    Timeline

    10 confirmed

    1. confirmed

      NLCS Game 1 scheduled, Dodgers at Brewers[5][15]

      First pitch 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Result pending.

    2. confirmed

      ALDS Game 5 scheduled in Cleveland[4]

      White Sox at Guardians, 8 p.m. ET. The winner meets the Rays in the ALCS. Result pending confirmation here.

    3. confirmed

      Guardians force ALDS Game 5[14]

      Cleveland won 9-5 in Chicago to come back from 0-2 and tie the series.

    4. confirmed

      MLB proposes 154-game season in labor talks[22]

      The proposal would start in 2029 and depends on players accepting a salary cap.

    5. confirmed

      Rays, Dodgers and Brewers advance to the LCS[3][1][2]

      Tampa Bay completed a 3-0 sweep of New York. Los Angeles and Milwaukee each won their series 3-1.

    6. confirmed

      Division Series open[3][14]

      The Rays beat the Yankees 1-0, and the White Sox won 3-0 in Cleveland.

    7. confirmed

      Braves beat Phillies in Game 3[7]

      Atlanta won 6-2 to take the series 2-1.

    8. confirmed

      White Sox, Yankees and Padres sweep their Wild Card Series[7]

      Chicago beat Houston, New York beat Boston, and San Diego beat the Cubs, all 2-0.

    9. confirmed

      Wild Card Series begin on NBC and Peacock[13]

      NBC held rights to the whole round. White Sox-Astros and Cubs-Padres streamed only on Peacock.

    10. confirmed

      Regular season ends; Brewers finish with MLB's best record[10][21][8][9]

      Milwaukee went 103-59, a franchise record. The Brewers, Dodgers, Rays and Guardians earned first-round byes.

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    Questions readers ask

    Who is left in the 2026 MLB playoffs?

    As of 11 October 2026, the Dodgers, Brewers and Rays had reached the League Championship Series. The White Sox and Guardians were scheduled to play Game 5 of their ALDS on 10 October for the last spot.[1][2][3][4]

    When does the 2026 NLCS start?

    Game 1, Dodgers at Brewers, was scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Sunday 11 October on FOX.[5]

    When does the 2026 ALCS start?

    Game 1 was scheduled for Monday 12 October at Tampa Bay, against the winner of White Sox-Guardians, on TBS.[5]

    When is the 2026 World Series?

    It is scheduled to start on Friday 23 October. If it goes seven games, it ends on Saturday 31 October. All games are on FOX.[6]

    Who are the favourites to win the World Series?

    Sportsbook odds reported by ESPN on 9 October listed the Dodgers as favourites. A pre-postseason poll of The Athletic's experts most often picked the Brewers. Both are forecasts, not results.[17][18]

    Sources

    · 22 claims from 8 publishers

    Each numbered claim is a statement we checked against the sources listed with it. Tap a number in the text to see its sources in place.

    1. [1]

      The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 in the 2026 NLDS, clinching with a 4-1 win in Atlanta on 7 October. confirmedas of 2026-10-07

    2. [2]

      The Brewers beat the Padres 3-1 in the 2026 NLDS, clinching with a 3-1 win in San Diego on 7 October. confirmedas of 2026-10-07

    3. [3]

      The Rays swept the Yankees 3-0 in the 2026 ALDS, winning 1-0, 5-2 and 4-3, to reach the ALCS. confirmedas of 2026-10-07

    4. [4]

      ALDS Game 5 between the White Sox and Guardians was scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Saturday 10 October in Cleveland, with the winner advancing to face the Rays in the ALCS. confirmedas of 2026-10-10

    5. [5]

      The 2026 NLCS (Dodgers at Brewers) was scheduled to open on 11 October, and the ALCS (White Sox or Guardians at Rays) on 12 October; Game 7s, if needed, were set for 19 and 20 October. confirmedas of 2026-10-09

    6. [6]

      The 2026 World Series is scheduled to start on Friday 23 October and, if it goes seven games, end on Saturday 31 October, with all games on FOX (streaming on FOX One, Spanish on FOX Deportes); Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 are at the team with the better 2026 record. confirmedas of 2026-10-09

    7. [7]

      In the 2026 Wild Card Series, the White Sox beat the Astros 6-3 and 7-3, the Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-0 and 9-2, the Padres beat the Cubs 8-0 and 4-1, and the Braves beat the Phillies 2-1, winning the deciding game 6-2. confirmedas of 2026-10-01

    8. [8]

      The 2026 American League seeds were No. 1 Tampa Bay Rays (AL East), No. 2 Cleveland Guardians (AL Central), No. 3 Houston Astros (AL West), No. 4 New York Yankees, No. 5 Boston Red Sox and No. 6 Chicago White Sox. confirmedas of 2026-09-27

    9. [9]

      The 2026 National League seeds were No. 1 Milwaukee Brewers (NL Central), No. 2 Los Angeles Dodgers (NL West), No. 3 Atlanta Braves (NL East), No. 4 San Diego Padres, No. 5 Chicago Cubs and No. 6 Philadelphia Phillies. confirmedas of 2026-09-27

    10. [10]

      In the 2026 regular season the Milwaukee Brewers went 103-59, the Los Angeles Dodgers 100-62 and the Tampa Bay Rays 98-64. confirmedas of 2026-09-27

    11. [11]

      Other 2026 playoff teams finished Braves 94-68, Yankees 93-68, Padres 91-71, Cubs 89-73, Phillies 88-74, Red Sox 87-75, Guardians 85-77, White Sox 84-78 and Astros 81-81. confirmedas of 2026-09-27

    12. [12]

      Division winners are seeded ahead of Wild Card teams even if a Wild Card team has a better record. confirmedas of 2026-10-11

    13. [13]

      NBC held rights to the entire 2026 Wild Card round, and the White Sox-Astros and Cubs-Padres series aired exclusively on the Peacock streaming service. confirmedas of 2026-09-29

    14. [14]

      The White Sox won ALDS Games 1 and 2 in Cleveland (3-0 and 4-3); the Guardians won Games 3 and 4 in Chicago (9-3 and 9-5) to tie the series 2-2. confirmedas of 2026-10-09

    15. [15]

      The 2026 ALCS airs on TNT Sports platforms (TBS, truTV and HBO Max, with Spanish on UniMas) and the NLCS on FOX and FS1, FOX Deportes and FOX One; ESPN Radio carries every postseason game nationally. confirmedas of 2026-10-09

    16. [16]

      Home-field advantage in the World Series goes to the pennant winner with the better regular-season record, regardless of seeding. confirmedas of 2026-10-11

    17. [17]

      As of 9 October 2026, ESPN reported sportsbook odds listing the Dodgers as World Series favourites at +125, followed by the Rays at +300, the Brewers at +310, the Guardians at 13-1 and the White Sox at 19-1. reportedas of 2026-10-09· forecast

    18. [18]

      Before the 2026 postseason, more than 20 MLB experts at The Athletic made World Series picks - 56% chose the Brewers, 24% the Rays and 16% the Dodgers, as summarised by Bleacher Report. reportedas of 2026-10-08· forecast

    19. [19]

      MLB's collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires at 11:59 p.m. on 1 December 2026, after the World Series. confirmedas of 2026-10-08

    20. [20]

      Commentators expect owners to lock out the players if no deal is reached by the CBA's expiry, as they did in December 2021. reportedas of 2026-07-15· forecast

    21. [21]

      The Brewers' 103 wins in 2026 were the most in MLB and a franchise record; Milwaukee has never won a World Series. confirmedas of 2026-10-08

    22. [22]

      On 8 October 2026 MLB proposed cutting the regular season from 162 to 154 games from 2029, contingent on players accepting a salary cap and floor. confirmedas of 2026-10-08

    Revision history (1)
    1. Tracker created with results through the Division Series and the LCS schedule.

    Created Oct 11, 2026. Last reviewed by an editor on Oct 11, 2026. Next scheduled review: Oct 12, 2026.

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