Brewers to host playoff opener against Cubs or Padres on October 3
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Last updated Sep 30, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers will begin their playoff campaign on Saturday, October 3, at American Family Field. They will face the winner of the wild-card series between the Chicago Cubs and San Diego Padres. After completing a franchise-best season with a 103-59 record, the Brewers have secured home-field advantage throughout the postseason. They went 9-4 against the Cubs this season, but struggled against the Padres, who swept them in their last series. The playoff series follows a best-of-five format.
- •Game 1 is set for 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. CT on October 3.
- •Brewers finished the season with a franchise-record 103 wins.
- •The postseason format is a best-of-five with Games 2-5 scheduled through October 9.
- •Milwaukee swept the Cardinals in their final regular-season series.
- •Dodgers also secure a bye, awaiting the Braves-Phillies series winner.
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