White Sox face Guardians in ALDS starting Saturday in Cleveland
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 12:46 AM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
The Chicago White Sox will play the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Division Series beginning October 3 at Progressive Field. Chicago advanced by defeating the Houston Astros, 7-3, in the wild card round. This matchup marks the first playoff series win for the White Sox in over 20 years. The teams had a competitive season series, with Chicago winning 7 of 13 games. Game 1 is set for 1 p.m. and Game 2 will follow on October 5.
- •White Sox beat Astros 7-3 in wild card round.
- •ALDS Game 1 is October 3 in Cleveland.
- •Cleveland has home-field advantage for the series.
- •White Sox won the season series against Guardians 7-6.
- 1:31 AMESPN — The first MLB division series matchup is set! Here's how Guardians, White Sox can win it
- 12:18 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians MLB playoff tickets start at $100
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Guardians vs. White Sox in ALDS. Here's schedule for AL Central rivals
"With a wild card win over the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox will face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS, get your tickets now.
"Here's how Cleveland and Chicago stack up for a division series clash of American League Central rivals.
"The state is set for the ALDS. Here's who the Guardians will be playing in the best-of-5 series.
Sources
External links- ESPNOct 1, 2026, 1:31 AMThe first MLB division series matchup is set! Here's how Guardians, White Sox can win it
Here's how Cleveland and Chicago stack up for a division series clash of American League Central rivals.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 12:18 AMChicago White Sox vs Cleveland Guardians MLB playoff tickets start at $100
With a wild card win over the Houston Astros, the Chicago White Sox will face the Cleveland Guardians in the ALDS, get your tickets now.
- Yahoo SportsOct 1, 2026, 12:17 AMGuardians vs. White Sox in ALDS. Here's schedule for AL Central rivals
The state is set for the ALDS. Here's who the Guardians will be playing in the best-of-5 series.
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