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MLB playoff schedule: Dates, times, TV info for 2025 postseason
USA TODAY September 29, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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The Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays are the top overall seeds as the MLB playoffs get underway.
Those two teams finished the 2025 regular season with the best records in their league and will have the home-field advantage as long as they can stay alive in their quest to reach the World Series. The Brewers (97-65) finished one game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for the overall No. 1 seed.
Along with the Seattle Mariners, the top four teams automatically advance to the division series. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Guardians, New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers will battle in the AL wild-card round. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres and Cincinnati Reds will match up in the NL wild-card round.
Here's the complete 2025 MLB playoff schedule:
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw waves to fans as he exits the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth in the win over the Giants but honored Kershaw instead of celebrating.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw waves to fans as he exits the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth in the win over the Giants but honored Kershaw instead of celebrating.
">The Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw waves to fans as he exits the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Sept. 19, 2025, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers clinched a postseason berth in the win over the Giants but honored Kershaw instead of celebrating.
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1 / 72Must-see photos as MLB teams celebrate postseason berths and division titlesAndruw Monasterio of the Milwaukee Brewers is dunked with gatorade after a walk-off single in the 10th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at American Family Field on Sept. 13, 2025, in Milwaukee. The win clinched a 2025 MLB postseason berth for the Brewers.MLB wild card series schedule
The 2025 MLB playoff bracket is set. Here are the American League and National League teams that have made the postseason.Tuesday, Sept. 30 -
Tigers at Guardians, Game 1: 1:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Padres at Cubs, Game 1: 3:08 p.m. ET, ABC
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 1, 6:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Reds at Dodgers, Game 1: 9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Wednesday, Oct. 1 -
Tigers at Guardians, Game 1: 1:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Padres at Cubs, Game 2: 3:08 p.m. ET, ABC
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 2: 6:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Reds at Dodgers, Game 2: 9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN
Thursday, Oct. 2
(Game 3 schedule subject to change)
Tigers at Guardians, Game 3: 1:08 p.m. ET, ESPN * if necessary
Padres at Cubs, Game 3: 3:08 p.m. ET, ABC * if necessary
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 3: 6:08 p.m. ET, ESPN * if necessary
Reds at Dodgers, Game 4: 9:08 p.m. ET, ESPN * if necessary
Watch 2025 MLB playoffs on Fubo
Division series schedule
(Best-of-five)
Saturday, Oct. 4
Dodgers/Reds at Phillies, Game 1
Cubs/Padres at Brewers, Game 1
Yankees/Red Sox at Blue Jays, Game 1
Guardians/Tigers at Mariners, Game 1
Sunday, Oct. 5
Yankees/Red Sox at Blue Jays, Game 2
Guardians/Tigers at Mariners, Game 2
Monday, Oct. 6
Dodgers/Reds at Phillies, Game 2
Cubs/Padres at Brewers, Game 2
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Blue Jays at Yankees/Red Sox, Game 3
Mariners at Guardians/Tigers, Game 3
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Blue Jays at Yankees/Red Sox, Game 4 *if necessary
Mariners at Guardians/Tigers *if necessary
Phillies at Dodgers/Reds, Game 3
Brewers at Cubs/Padres, Game 3
Thursday, Oct. 9
Phillies at Dodgers/Reds, Game 4 *if necessary
Brewers at Cubs/Padres, Game 4 *if necessary
Friday, Oct. 10
Yankees/Red Sox at Blue Jays, Game 5 *if necessary
Guardians/Tigers at Mariners, Game 5 *if necessary
Saturday, Oct. 11
Dodgers/Reds at Phillies, Game 5 *if necessary
Padres/Cubs at Brewers, Game 5 *if necessary
2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
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2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
">2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
" src=https://ift.tt/waH5Tx7 class=caas-img>2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning, but Matt Adams' three-run homer proved to be the winner for the Cardinals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning, but Matt Adams' three-run homer proved to be the winner for the Cardinals.
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2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning, but Matt Adams' three-run homer proved to be the winner for the Cardinals.
">2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took a 2-0 lead into the seventh inning, but Matt Adams' three-run homer proved to be the winner for the Cardinals.
" src=https://ift.tt/mdHycir class=caas-img>2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
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2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
">2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
" src=https://ift.tt/wGp5nf2 class=caas-img>2022 NLDS Game 2: Kershaw gave up three runs in five innings and got a no-decision in LA's loss to the Padres.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2022 NLDS Game 2: Kershaw gave up three runs in five innings and got a no-decision in LA's loss to the Padres.
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2022 NLDS Game 2: Kershaw gave up three runs in five innings and got a no-decision in LA's loss to the Padres.
">2022 NLDS Game 2: Kershaw gave up three runs in five innings and got a no-decision in LA's loss to the Padres.
" src=https://ift.tt/GErqf51 class=caas-img>2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
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2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
">2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
" src=https://ift.tt/O6oJcX9 class=caas-img>2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw came in to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-1 lead and gave up back-to-back home runs to start the frame in the eventual extra-inning loss against the Nationals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw came in to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-1 lead and gave up back-to-back home runs to start the frame in the eventual extra-inning loss against the Nationals.
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2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw came in to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-1 lead and gave up back-to-back home runs to start the frame in the eventual extra-inning loss against the Nationals.
">2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw came in to pitch the eighth inning with a 3-1 lead and gave up back-to-back home runs to start the frame in the eventual extra-inning loss against the Nationals.
" src=https://ift.tt/LmEKA69 class=caas-img>2014 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw gave up eight runs and took the loss against the Cardinals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2014 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw gave up eight runs and took the loss against the Cardinals.
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2014 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw gave up eight runs and took the loss against the Cardinals.
">2014 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw gave up eight runs and took the loss against the Cardinals.
" src=https://ift.tt/LMc0ToZ class=caas-img>2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
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2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
">2017 World Series Game 4: Kershaw gave up six runs in 4.2 innings to start the Dodgers' extra-inning loss in Houston
" src=https://ift.tt/CdecRXr class=caas-img>2009 NLCS Game 5: Kershaw pitched two innings in relief against the Phillies, giving up Shane Victorino's home run.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2009 NLCS Game 5: Kershaw pitched two innings in relief against the Phillies, giving up Shane Victorino's home run.
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2009 NLCS Game 5: Kershaw pitched two innings in relief against the Phillies, giving up Shane Victorino's home run.
">2009 NLCS Game 5: Kershaw pitched two innings in relief against the Phillies, giving up Shane Victorino's home run.
" src=https://ift.tt/bnamuV0 class=caas-img>2018 NLCS Game 1: Kershaw took the loss against the Brewers, surrendering four earned runs in three innings, including a home run by pitcher Brandon Woodruff
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2018 NLCS Game 1: Kershaw took the loss against the Brewers, surrendering four earned runs in three innings, including a home run by pitcher Brandon Woodruff
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2018 NLCS Game 1: Kershaw took the loss against the Brewers, surrendering four earned runs in three innings, including a home run by pitcher Brandon Woodruff
">2018 NLCS Game 1: Kershaw took the loss against the Brewers, surrendering four earned runs in three innings, including a home run by pitcher Brandon Woodruff
" src=https://ift.tt/v20gS1n class=caas-img>2023 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw only recorded one out against the Diamondbacks, getting shelled for six runs on six hits in the first inning.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2023 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw only recorded one out against the Diamondbacks, getting shelled for six runs on six hits in the first inning.
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2023 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw only recorded one out against the Diamondbacks, getting shelled for six runs on six hits in the first inning.
">2023 NLDS Game 1: Kershaw only recorded one out against the Diamondbacks, getting shelled for six runs on six hits in the first inning.
" src=https://ift.tt/Z4Aj18o class=caas-img>2018 World Series Game 5: Kershaw took the loss in the Red Sox's title clincher, giving up five runs on three home runs in seven innings at Dodger Stadium.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2018 World Series Game 5: Kershaw took the loss in the Red Sox's title clincher, giving up five runs on three home runs in seven innings at Dodger Stadium.
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2018 World Series Game 5: Kershaw took the loss in the Red Sox's title clincher, giving up five runs on three home runs in seven innings at Dodger Stadium.
">2018 World Series Game 5: Kershaw took the loss in the Red Sox's title clincher, giving up five runs on three home runs in seven innings at Dodger Stadium.
" src=https://ift.tt/rKRmIwe class=caas-img>2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took the loss in the deciding game against the Cardinals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took the loss in the deciding game against the Cardinals.
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2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took the loss in the deciding game against the Cardinals.
">2014 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw took the loss in the deciding game against the Cardinals.
" src=https://ift.tt/RbBW52H class=caas-img>2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
" style=padding-bottom:56%>2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
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2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
">2016 NLDS Game 4: Kershaw gave up five runs in 6.2 innings against the Nationals.
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2019 NLDS Game 5: Kershaw pitched in relief and blew a two-run lead in the eighth inning of the winner-take-all game against the Nationals.
League championship series schedule
(Best-of-seven)
Oct. 12
ALCS Game 1
Oct. 13
ALCS Game 2
NLCS Game 1
Oct. 14
NLCS Game 2
Oct. 15
ALCS Game 3
Oct. 16
NLCS Game 3
ALCS Game 4
Oct. 17
NLCS Game 4
ALCS Game 5 *if necessary
Oct. 18
NLCS Game 5 *if necessary
Oct. 19
ALCS Game 6 *if necessary
Oct. 20
NLCS Game 6 *if necessary
ALCS Game 7 *if necessary
Oct. 21
NLCS Game 7 *if necessary
1 / 60Every Cal Raleigh home run from Seattle Mariners catcher's 2025 MLB season in photosSeattle Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh is congratulated by teammates Randy Arozarena and Julio Rodriguez after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers at T-Mobile Park in Seattle on March 31, 2025, for his first home run of the 2025 MLB season.World Series schedule 2025 -
Friday, Oct. 24: Game 1
Saturday, Oct. 25: Game 2
Monday, Oct. 27: Game 3
Tuesday, Oct. 28: Game 4
Wednesday, Oct. 29: Game 5 *if necessary
Friday, Oct. 31: Game 6 *if necessary
Saturday, Nov. 1: Game 7 *if necessary
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