MLB Playoff Schedule: Game Times, Viewing Options, and Additional Details

MLB playoff 2024 is set to deliver an action-packed month of thrilling baseball, with games broadcast across multiple channels. This year brings an exciting twist to the World Series start date, depending on the outcomes of the Championship Series. Whether you’re rooting for your favorite team or just looking to enjoy the excitement of playoff baseball, this guide covers everything you need to know, including game times, viewing options, and key details about each round of the postseason. Don’t miss a moment of the action as teams battle for a shot at the championship!

MLB Playoff 2024 Overview

The 2024 MLB postseason promises an exciting month of games airing across six channels. Notably, there’s a new twist regarding the World Series start date. If both the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and American League Championship Series (ALCS) conclude by October 19—meaning neither series extends beyond five games—the World Series will kick off on Tuesday, October 22. In this scenario, a potential Game 7 could occur on Wednesday, October 30, with scheduled off-days on Thursday, October 24, and Monday, October 28.

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Broadcast Details

The postseason games will be available across various networks, with the World Series specifically airing on FOX. All games featured on TNT Sports platforms, FOX, and FS1 will be accessible to MLB.TV subscribers who are authenticated through a participating pay TV provider. Additionally, fans can catch the Wild Card Series on the ESPN app.

MLB Playoff 2024 Format Explained

Wild Card Series (Presented by T-Mobile 5G Home Internet)

All times ET

• Tuesday, October 1
  • SD 4, ATL 0 (SD leads 1-0)
  • NYM 8, MIL 4 (NYM leads 1-0)
  • DET 3, HOU 1 (DET leads 1-0)
  • KC 1, BAL 0 (KC leads 1-0)
• Wednesday, October 2
  • SD 5, ATL 4 (SD wins series, 2-0)
  • MIL 5, NYM 3 (Series tied, 1-1)
  • DET 5, HOU 2 (DET wins series, 2-0)
  • KC 2, BAL 1 (KC wins series, 2-0)
• Thursday, October 3
  • NYM @ MIL, Game 3, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Division Series (Presented by Booking.com)

• Saturday, October 5
  • ALDS Game 1: DET @ CLE, 1 p.m. ET (TBS, Max)
  • NLDS Game 1: TBD @ PHI, 4 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • ALDS Game 1: KC @ NYY, 6:30 p.m. ET (TBS, Max)
  • NLDS Game 1: SD @ LAD, 8:30 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Sunday, October 6
  • NLDS Game 2: TBD @ PHI, 4 p.m. ET (FS1)
  • NLDS Game 2: SD @ LAD, 8 p.m. ET (FS1)
• Monday, October 7
  • ALDS Game 2: DET @ CLE, 4 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • ALDS Game 2: KC @ NYY, 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, Max)
• Tuesday, October 8
  • LAD @ SD, Game 3 (FOX/FS1)
  • PHI @ TBD, Game 3 (FOX/FS1)
• Wednesday, October 9
  • NYY @ KC, Game 3 (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • CLE @ DET, Game 3 (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • LAD @ SD, Game 4^ (FOX/FS1)
  • PHI @ TBD, Game 4^ (FOX/FS1)
• Thursday, October 10
  • NYY @ KC, Game 4^ (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • CLE @ DET, Game 4^ (TBS, truTV, Max)
• Friday, October 11
  • SD @ LAD, Game 5^ (FOX/FS1)
  • TBD @ PHI, Game 5^ (FOX/FS1)
• Saturday, October 12
  • KC @ NYY, Game 5^ (TBS, Max)
  • DET @ CLE, Game 5^ (TBS, Max) (^If necessary)

League Championship Series (Presented by loanDepot)

• Sunday, October 13
  • NLCS Game 1 (FOX/FS1)
• Monday, October 14
  • ALCS Game 1 (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • NLCS Game 2 (FOX/FS1)
• Tuesday, October 15
  • ALCS Game 2 (TBS, truTV, Max)
• Wednesday, October 16
  • NLCS Game 3 (FOX/FS1)
• Thursday, October 17
  • ALCS Game 3 (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • NLCS Game 4 (FOX/FS1)
• Friday, October 18
  • ALCS Game 4 (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • NLCS Game 5^ (FOX/FS1)
• Saturday, October 19
  • ALCS Game 5^ (TBS, truTV, Max)
• Sunday, October 20
  • NLCS Game 6^ (FOX/FS1)
• Monday, October 21
  • ALCS Game 6^ (TBS, truTV, Max)
  • NLCS Game 7^ (FOX/FS1)
• Tuesday, October 22
  • ALCS Game 7^ (TBS, truTV, Max) (^If necessary)

World Series