Full 2025 MLB Postseason Schedule: Playoff and World Series Dates

The excitement for the 2025 Major League Baseball postseason is already building. MLB just dropped the full playoff schedule, and fans are buzzing.

From the opening Wild Card Series at the end of September to a possible Game 7 of the World Series in early November, there’s a lot to look forward to. You can already start marking your calendars if you’re a baseball fanatic, or even if you just like the drama of October sports.

Television coverage will span multiple networks and streaming platforms. Baseball lovers won’t have to miss a single pitch, no matter where they are.

Here’s a closer look at what’s coming up on the road to the Fall Classic.

2025 MLB Postseason Kickoff: Wild Card Series

The postseason opens with the always-intense Wild Card Series on Tuesday, September 30. These best-of-three matchups run across both leagues and set the tone for October baseball.

If needed, decisive Game 3s are scheduled for Thursday, October 2. There’s something about those win-or-go-home games that just gets the adrenaline going.

Fans in the United States can tune in via ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. Streaming options will be available for authenticated viewers through MLB.TV.

With eight teams fighting for survival, these early series promise high drama and nail-biting finishes. It’s hard not to get swept up in the energy.

Wild Card Viewing Details

Here’s where the action will unfold:

• Start Date: September 30, 2025
• Game 3 (if needed): October 2, 2025
• Broadcast Partners: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2

Division Series Battles Begin

The Division Series kicks off on Saturday, October 4 and runs through October 11. The American League Division Series (ALDS) will be on FOX, FS1, and FOX Deportes, with coverage in both English and Spanish.

On the National League side, you’ll find the NLDS on TBS, truTV, HBO Max, and TNT Sports. No shortage of ways to watch, honestly.

ALDS and NLDS Formats

Both ALDS and NLDS use a best-of-five format. Possible Game 5s are set for October 10 (AL) and October 11 (NL), so there’s a chance for some real late-round fireworks.

• ALDS Game 5: October 10, 2025
• NLDS Game 5: October 11, 2025

Championship Series Showdowns

Once the Division Series wraps, the focus shifts to the league pennants. The American League Championship Series (ALCS) starts Sunday, October 12.

The National League Championship Series (NLCS) gets going Monday, October 13. Both series are best-of-seven, with potential Game 7s on October 20 (AL) and October 21 (NL).

Broadcast Coverage

Details on specific networks for the ALCS and NLCS will drop as we get closer, but every matchup will air nationally and worldwide. There’s something about the tension and strategy in these games that just pulls you in.

The 2025 World Series Schedule

The crown jewel of baseball, the World Series, begins Friday, October 24. The team with the better regular-season record hosts Game 1.

Game 2 follows on October 25 before the series shifts for Games 3–5 from October 27–29. It’s a classic back-and-forth, and you never really know what’s going to happen.

Key World Series Dates

• Game 1: October 24, 2025
• Game 2: October 25, 2025
• Off Day: October 26, 2025
• Games 3–5: October 27–29, 2025
• Off Day: October 30, 2025 (if Game 6 played)
• Game 6: October 31, 2025
• Game 7 (if necessary): November 1, 2025

FOX Sports and FOX Deportes will show every pitch of the World Series. MLB.TV will also stream the games for authenticated subscribers.

Global Reach and Comprehensive Coverage

The 2025 postseason isn’t just for American audiences. MLB has broadcast agreements in place for 203 countries, delivered by 44 media partners in 16 languages.

This massive global footprint means baseball’s biggest moments really do get shared worldwide. Not everyone gets baseball, but for those who do, this is the time of year that matters most.

MLB Network’s Role

Throughout the postseason, MLB Network dives into studio analysis, pre-game coverage, and post-game breakdowns. They also roll out feature stories that add some real flavor to the fan experience.

This multi-platform approach keeps fans plugged in to every twist and turn of the 2025 playoffs. There’s a sense that you won’t miss a beat—unless you blink.

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