MLB Playoffs 2026: Full ALCS & NLCS Schedule, Game Instances, TV Channels & How to Watch
The 2026 MLB Playoffs are all the way down to the ultimate 4 groups!
The American League Championship Series (ALCS) and National League Championship Series (NLCS) will decide which two groups advance to the 2026 World Series.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by Shohei Ohtani, will face the Milwaukee Brewers. The sequence begins Sunday (October 11) at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians will tackle the Tampa Bay Rays within the American League Championship Series, starting Monday (October 12) at 8 p.m. ET on TBS.
The two sequence will air on totally different networks, with streaming choices accessible for each.
Keep studying for the entire 2026 ALCS and NLCS schedules, together with sport occasions and the place to look at…
2026 National League Championship Series (NLCS) Schedule
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Milwaukee Brewers
– Game 1: Sunday, October 11, 8 p.m. ET (FOX, FOX One)
– Game 2: Monday, October 12, 5 p.m. ET (FOX/FS1, FOX One)
– Game 3: Wednesday, October 14, 8 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX One)
– Game 4: Thursday, October 15, 9 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX One)
– Game 5: Friday, October 16, 9 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX One), if mandatory
– Game 6: Sunday, October 18, 8 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX One), if mandatory
– Game 7: Monday, October 19, 8 p.m. ET (FOX/FS1, FOX One), if mandatory
The Brewers will host Games 1 and a pair of, together with Games 6 and seven if wanted. The Dodgers will host Games 3, 4 and 5.
2026 American League Championship Series (ALCS) Schedule
Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays
– Game 1: Monday, October 12, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
– Game 2: Tuesday, October 13, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
– Game 3: Thursday, October 15, 6 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
– Game 4: Friday, October 16, 6 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max)
– Game 5: Saturday, October 17, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max), if mandatory
– Game 6: Monday, October 19, 5 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max), if mandatory
– Game 7: Tuesday, October 20, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max), if mandatory
The Rays will host the primary two video games, with the Guardians internet hosting Games 3 by 5. If the sequence continues, Games 6 and seven will happen in Tampa Bay.
MLB notes that some begin occasions are topic to vary relying on how the 2 sequence progress. ALCS Game 4 strikes from 6 p.m. to eight p.m. ET if the NLCS ends in a sweep. ALCS Game 6 strikes from 5 p.m. to eight p.m. ET if there’s no NLCS Game 7.
How to Watch the 2026 MLB Championship Series
The NLCS will air on FOX and FS1, with streaming accessible by FOX One.
The ALCS will air on TBS and truTV, with video games additionally streaming on HBO Max.
Spanish-language broadcasts will probably be accessible on FOX Deportes for the NLCS and UniMas for the ALCS.
Fans may also take heed to nationwide radio protection on ESPN Radio.
When Does the 2026 World Series Start?
The 2026 World Series is scheduled to start on Friday, October 23, with the winners of the ALCS and NLCS dealing with off in a best-of-seven sequence.
The first two video games are scheduled for October 23 and 24, adopted by Games 3 and 4 on October 26 and 27.
If mandatory, extra video games will happen October 28, October 30 and October 31.
The whole World Series will air on FOX, with streaming accessible by FOX One.
The full postseason schedule is available on MLB’s official website.
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