The MLB playoffs are set, and the matchups are in place. Here are the dates for each playoff round and the networks on which the games will air:
AL Wild-Card Series: Oct. 3-5 on ESPN
NL Wild-Card Series: Oct. 3-5 on ESPN
AL Divisional Series: Oct. 7-13 on FOX, FS1
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NL Divisional Series: Oct. 7-14 on TBS
AL Championship Series: Oct. 15-23 on FOX, FS1
NL Championship Series: Oct. 16-24 on TBS
World Series: Oct. 27-Nov. 4 on FOX
For the full breakdown of each series and their games, check out the information below:
Wild Card Series Schedule
AL Wild Card A
Game 1: Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays – 3:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 (ABC)
Game 2: Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays – 3:08 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 (ABC)
Game 3: Texas Rangers at Tampa Bay Rays – 3:08 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 (ABC)*
AL Wild Card B
Game 1: Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins – 4:38 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 (ESPN)
Game 2: Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins – 4:38 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 (ESPN)
Game 3: Toronto Blue Jays at Minnesota Twins – 4:38 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 (ESPN)*
NL Wild Card A
Game 1: Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers – 7:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 (ESPN2)
Game 2: Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers – 7:08 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 (ESPN2)
Game 3: Arizona Diamondbacks at Milwaukee Brewers – 7:08 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 (ESPN2)*
NL Wild Card B
Game 1: Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies – 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 (ESPN)
Game 2: Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies – 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 (ESPN)
Game 3: Miami Marlins at Philadelphia Phillies – 8:08 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5 (ESPN)*
Divisional Series Schedule
ALDS A
Game 1: TBD at Houston Astros – Saturday, Oct. 7 (FOX/FS1)
Game 2: TBD at Houston Astros – Sunday, Oct. 8 (FOX/FS1)
Game 3: Houston Astros at TBD – Tuesday, Oct. 10 (FOX/FS1)
Game 4: Houston Astros at TBD – Wednesday, Oct. 11 (FOX/FS1)*
Game 5: TBD at Houston Astros – Friday, Oct. 13 (FOX/FS1)*
ALDS B
Game 1: TBD at Baltimore Orioles – Saturday, Oct. 7 (FOX/FS1)
Game 2: TBD at Baltimore Orioles – Sunday, Oct. 8 (FOX/FS1)
Game 3: Baltimore Orioles at TBD – Tuesday, Oct. 10 (FOX/FS1)
Game 4: Baltimore Orioles at TBD – Wednesday, Oct. 11 (FOX/FS1)*
Game 5: TBD at Baltimore Orioles – Friday, Oct. 13 (FOX/FS1)*
NLDS A
Game 1: TBD at Los Angeles Dodgers – Saturday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 2: TBD at Los Angeles Dodgers – Monday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 3: Los Angeles Dodgers at TBD – Wednesday, Oct. 11 (TBS)
Game 4: TLos Angeles Dodgers at TBD – Thursday, Oct. 12 (TBS)*
Game 5: TBD at Los Angeles Dodgers – Saturday, Oct. 14 (TBS)*
NLDS B
Game 1: TBD at Atlanta Braves – Saturday, Oct. 7 (TBS)
Game 2: TBD at Atlanta Braves – Monday, Oct. 9 (TBS)
Game 3: Atlanta Braves at TBD – Wednesday, Oct. 11 (TBS)
Game 4: Atlanta Braves at TBD – Thursday, Oct. 12 (TBS)*
Game 5: TBD at Atlanta Braves – Saturday, Oct. 14 (TBS)*
Championship Series Schedule
ALCS
Game 1: Sunday, Oct. 15 (FOX/FS1)
Game 2: Monday, Oct. 16 (FOX/FS1)
Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 18 (FOX/FS1)
Game 4: Thursday, Oct. 19 (FOX/FS1)*
Game 5: Friday, Oct. 20 (FOX/FS1)*
Game 6: Sunday, Oct. 22 (FOX/FS1)*
Game 7: Monday, Oct. 23 (FOX/FS1)*
NLCS
Game 1: Monday, Oct. 16 (TBS)
Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 17 (TBS)
Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 19 (TBS)
Game 4: Friday, Oct. 20 (TBS)
Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 21 (TBS)
Game 6: Monday, Oct. 23 (TBS)
Game 7: Tuesday, Oct. 24 (TBS)
World Series Schedule
Game 1: Friday, Oct. 27 (FOX)
Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 28 (FOX)
Game 3: Monday, Oct. 30 (FOX)
Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 31 (FOX)*
Game 5: Wednesday, Nov. 1 (FOX)*
Game 6: Friday, Nov. 3 (FOX)*
Game 7: Saturday, Nov. 4 (FOX)*
*if necessary
For an updated look at who is on track to make the MLB Playoffs, check out our 2023 MLB Playoff Picture.
When do the 2023 MLB playoffs start?
The 2023 MLB playoffs begin on Tuesday, October 3.
When does the 2023 MLB World Series start?
The 2023 World Series will begin on Friday, October 27 on FOX.
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