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MLB Playoffs Ignite: Division Series Schedule Set!
30 Sep
Summary
- Division Series begin October 3rd with eight teams competing.
- Wild Card Series feature best-of-three matchups.
- Division Series will be best-of-five games.
- All times are listed in Eastern Standard Time.

The Major League Baseball Division Series will commence on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, featuring eight teams vying for advancement. This round follows the best-of-three Wild Card Series, where the winners will proceed to compete in a best-of-five Division Series format. The schedule includes potential matchups based on Wild Card Series outcomes, with all times provided in Eastern Standard Time.
Key games on opening day, October 3rd, include the winner of the White Sox/Astros series playing the Guardians, and the winner of the Red Sox/Yankees facing the Rays. Other potential matchups involve the Cubs and Brewers, and the Phillies/Braves against the Dodgers. The schedule outlines games through Friday, October 10th, with potential Game 5s.