MLB wild-card series set to begin with key matchups this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:50 PM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
The 2026 MLB wild-card series starts September 29, featuring matchups between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox, and the Houston Astros against the Chicago White Sox in the American League. In the National League, the San Diego Padres face the Chicago Cubs, while the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Atlanta Braves. These best-of-three series will serve as the first round of the postseason, with games broadcast on NBC and NBCSN, along with FOX, FS1, and TBS. Sling Orange + Blue will offer access to the majority of postseason games, which continue through October 31.
- •Wild-card games take place from September 29 to October 1.
- •Key matchups include Yankees vs. Red Sox and Phillies vs. Braves.
- •Games will air on NBC, NBCSN, FOX, FS1, and TBS.
- •Sling Orange + Blue offers access to many postseason games.
- •Division Series follows the wild-card round from October 3.
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