oc4j2kbq3haah7ns3ls2

MLB Postseason Schedule Announced, A Flexible Start Date for World Series

by

Baseball fans, get ready! The 2024 MLB postseason schedule has been officially announced, bringing a month of thrilling games across six channels. This year’s postseason includes a new twist: a flexible start date for the World Series, adding an exciting element to the championship.

Key Dates in the Postseason

The postseason will kick off with the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, October 1, and could extend to a potential Game 7 of the World Series, which may occur as late as Saturday, November 2. Here’s a breakdown of the critical dates:

  • Wild Card Series: October 1-3
  • Division Series (NLDS and ALDS): Begins on October 5
  • League Championship Series (NLCS and ALCS): NLCS starts on October 13, ALCS starts on October 14
  • World Series: Scheduled to begin on October 25, with a potential Game 7 on November 2

Flexible Start for the World Series

For the first time, the World Series will have a flexible start date. If both the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and American League Championship Series (ALCS) conclude by October 19—meaning neither series lasts longer than five games—the World Series will begin earlier, on Tuesday, October 22. In this scenario, a potential Game 7 would take place on Wednesday, October 30.

Scheduled off-days during the World Series will be Sunday, October 27, and Thursday, October 31. This flexibility allows for an exciting finish to the season while accommodating teams’ readiness.

Breakdown of the Postseason Format

The postseason will feature four rounds:

  1. Wild Card Series: Best-of-three format
  2. Division Series: Best-of-five format
  3. League Championship Series: Best-of-seven format
  4. World Series: Best-of-seven format

How to Watch the Action

Fans can catch all the postseason action across various networks. Here’s where to find each series:

  • Wild Card Series: Available on SUNSET, ABC, ESPN, or ESPN2.
  • Division Series (NLDS and ALDS): Broadcast on SUNSET, FOX, or FS1 (NLDS), and TNT Sports simulcasting on TBS, truTV, and Max (ALDS).
  • League Championship Series (NLCS and ALCS): NLCS on SUNSET, FOX, or FS1, and ALCS on TBS, truTV, and Max.
  • World Series: Broadcast on SUNSET and FOX.

Additionally, games on TNT Sports platforms, SUNSET, FOX, and FS1 will be accessible to MLB.TV subscribers who authenticate through participating pay TV providers. Wild Card Series games will also be available on the ESPN app.

As the 2024 MLB postseason approaches, excitement is building for fans and teams alike. With a flexible start date for the World Series and a packed schedule of games, this year promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the baseball season. Mark your calendars and get ready for what promises to be an unforgettable postseason!

2024 Tentative Schedule

Wild Card Series

Game DateSeriesMatchup
10/1/2024AL Wild Card A, Game 1AL Wild Card #3 at AL Division Winner #3
AL Wild Card B, Game 1AL Wild Card #2 at AL Wild Card #1
NL Wild Card A, Game 1NL Wild Card #3 at NL Division Winner #3
NL Wild Card B, Game 1NL Wild Card #2 at NL Wild Card #1
10/2/2024AL Wild Card A, Game 2AL Wild Card #3 at AL Division Winner #3
AL Wild Card B, Game 2AL Wild Card #2 at AL Wild Card #1
NL Wild Card A, Game 2NL Wild Card #3 at NL Division Winner #3
NL Wild Card B, Game 2NL Wild Card #2 at NL Wild Card #1
10/3/2024AL Wild Card A, Game 3 *AL Wild Card #3 at AL Division Winner #3
AL Wild Card B, Game 3 *AL Wild Card #2 at AL Wild Card #1
NL Wild Card A, Game 3 *NL Wild Card #3 at NL Division Winner #3
NL Wild Card B, Game 3 *NL Wild Card #2 at NL Wild Card #1

* If necessary

Division Series

Game DateSeriesMatchup
10/5/2024ALDS A, Game 1ALWC A Winner at AL Division Winner #1
ALDS B, Game 1ALWC B Winner at AL Division Winner #2
NLDS A, Game 1NLWC A Winner at NL Division Winner #1
NLDS B, Game 1NLWC B Winner at NL Division Winner #2
10/6/2024NLDS A, Game 2NLWC A Winner at NL Division Winner #1
NLDS B, Game 2NLWC B Winner at NL Division Winner #2
10/7/2024ALDS A, Game 2ALWC A Winner at AL Division Winner #1
ALDS B, Game 2ALWC B Winner at AL Division Winner #2
10/8/2024NLDS A, Game 3NL Division Winner #1 at NLWC A Winner
NLDS B, Game 3NL Division Winner #2 at NLWC B Winner
10/9/2024ALDS A, Game 3AL Division Winner #1 at ALWC A Winner
ALDS B, Game 3AL Division Winner #2 at ALWC B Winner
NLDS A, Game 4 *NL Division Winner #1 at NLWC A Winner
NLDS B, Game 4 *NL Division Winner #2 at NLWC B Winner
10/10/2024ALDS A, Game 4 *AL Division Winner #1 at ALWC A Winner
ALDS B, Game 4 *AL Division Winner #2 at ALWC B Winner
10/11/2024NLDS A, Game 5 *NLWC A Winner at NL Division Winner #1
NLDS B, Game 5 *NLWC B Winner at NL Division Winner #2
10/12/2024ALDS A, Game 5 *ALWC A Winner at AL Division Winner #1
ALDS B, Game 5 *ALWC B Winner at AL Division Winner #2

* If necessary

League Championship Series

Game DateSeriesMatchup
10/13/2024NLCS, Game 1NL Lower Seed at NL Higher Seed
10/14/2024ALCS, Game 1AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed
NLCS, Game 2NL Lower Seed at NL Higher Seed
10/15/2024ALCS, Game 2AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed
10/16/2024NLCS, Game 3NL Higher Seed at NL Lower Seed
10/17/2024ALCS, Game 3AL Higher Seed at AL Lower Seed
NLCS, Game 4NL Higher Seed at NL Lower Seed
10/18/2024ALCS, Game 4AL Higher Seed at AL Lower Seed
NLCS, Game 5 *NL Higher Seed at NL Lower Seed
10/19/2024ALCS, Game 5 *AL Higher Seed at AL Lower Seed
10/20/2024NLCS, Game 6 *NL Lower Seed at NL Higher Seed
10/21/2024ALCS, Game 6 *AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed
NLCS, Game 7 *NL Lower Seed at NL Higher Seed
10/22/2024ALCS, Game 7 *AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed

* If necessary

World Series

Game DateSeriesMatchup
10/25/2024World Series, Game 1League Champ #2 at League Champ #1
10/26/2024World Series, Game 2League Champ #2 at League Champ #1
10/28/2024World Series, Game 3League Champ #1 at League Champ #2
10/29/2024World Series, Game 4League Champ #1 at League Champ #2
10/30/2024World Series, Game 5 *League Champ #1 at League Champ #2
11/1/2024World Series, Game 6 *League Champ #2 at League Champ #1
11/2/2024World Series, Game 7 *League Champ #2 at League Champ #1

* If necessary

Comments are closed.