The 2026 MLB Playoffs are down to the final four teams!
The American League Championship Series (ALCS) and National League Championship Series (NLCS) will determine which two teams advance to the 2026 World Series.
In the National League, the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by Shohei Ohtani, will face the Milwaukee Brewers. The series begins Sunday (October 11) at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians will take on the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Championship Series, beginning Monday (October 12) at 8 p.m. ET on TBS.
The two series will air on different networks, with streaming options available for both.
Keep reading for the complete 2026 ALCS and NLCS schedules, including game times and where to watch…
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 necessary
– Game 6: Sunday, October 18, 8 p.m. ET (FS1, FOX One), if necessary
– Game 7: Monday, October 19, 8 p.m. ET (FOX/FS1, FOX One), if necessary
The Brewers will host Games 1 and 2, along with Games 6 and 7 if needed. 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 necessary
– Game 6: Monday, October 19, 5 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max), if necessary
– Game 7: Tuesday, October 20, 8 p.m. ET (TBS, truTV, HBO Max), if necessary
The Rays will host the first two games, with the Guardians hosting Games 3 through 5. If the series continues, Games 6 and 7 will take place in Tampa Bay.
MLB notes that some start times are subject to change depending on how the two series progress. ALCS Game 4 moves from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET if the NLCS ends in a sweep. ALCS Game 6 moves from 5 p.m. to 8 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 available through FOX One.
The ALCS will air on TBS and truTV, with games also streaming on HBO Max.
Spanish-language broadcasts will be available on FOX Deportes for the NLCS and UniMas for the ALCS.
Fans can also listen to national radio coverage on ESPN Radio.
When Does the 2026 World Series Start?
The 2026 World Series is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 23, with the winners of the ALCS and NLCS facing off in a best-of-seven series.
The first two games are scheduled for October 23 and 24, followed by Games 3 and 4 on October 26 and 27.
If necessary, additional games will take place October 28, October 30 and October 31.
The entire World Series will air on FOX, with streaming available through FOX One.
The complete postseason schedule is available on MLB’s official website.
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