MLB playoff games on TV today: Schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch AL, NL Wild Card games
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Just like that, three of the four MLB Division Series are set, with one spot left to be filled.
The Braves and Phillies will square off in a decisive Game 3 Thursday, wrapping up the lone first-round series that didn't end in a sweep. One of them will join the Padres, Yankees and White Sox in moving on.
Both teams' pitching plans are unclear. The Phillies could roll out Zack Wheeler on short rest or go with Aaron Nola to start and perhaps save their ace for a shorter relief appearance. The Braves are lined up for Grant Holmes but could use a left-handed opener to deal with Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper the first time through, especially after their key home runs in Game 2.
One Wild Card game remains. Here's when and where to watch it Thursday.
MLB playoff games on TV today
Thursday, Oct. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: Braves vs. Phillies | 8:15 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, fubo, Peacock |
Where to watch MLB Wild Card games
This year's Wild Card series will air on NBC platforms, with series set for broadcast on NBC along with NBCSN and Peacock. All games can also be streamed live on and fubo.
Fubo offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Additionally, games airing on NBC can be streamed with DIRECTV, which also offers a free trial.
Division Series schedule 2026
Saturday, Oct. 3
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 1: Guardians vs. White Sox | 1 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Dodgers vs. Braves/Phillies | 4 p.m. | Fox, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Game 1: Rays vs. Yankees | 6:30 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Padres | 8:30 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Padres | 4 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Game 2: Dodgers vs. Braves/Phillies | 8 p.m. | FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Monday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 2: Guardians vs. White Sox | 5 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Game 2: Rays vs. Yankee/Red Sox | 8 p.m. | TBS, DIRECTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 3: Braves/Phillies vs. Dodgers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Game 3: Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 4*: Braves/Phillies vs. Dodgers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: White Sox vs. Guardians | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
| NLDS Game 4*: Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: Yankees vs. Rays | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Thursday, Oct. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 4*: White Sox vs. Guardians | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Game 4*: Yankees vs. Rays | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
Friday, Oct. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 5*: Dodgers vs. Braves/Phillies | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
| NLDS Game 5*: Brewers vs. Padres | TBD | Fox or FS1, DIRECTV, fubo |
* If necessary
Saturday, Oct. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 5*: Guardians vs. White Sox | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
| ALDS Game 5*: Rays vs. Yankees | TBD | TBS, DIRECTV |
* If necessary
MLB postseason schedule 2026
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue., Sept. 29 | Wild Card series begin |
| Sat., Oct. 3 | Division Series begin |
| Sun., Oct. 11 | NLCS begins |
| Mon., Oct. 12 | ALCS begins |
| Fri., Oct. 23 | World Series begins |
