MLB 2024 complete playoff schedule: bracket, dates and times for all the games
The 12 teams in the MLB postseason: Yankees, Orioles, Guardians, Tigers, Royals, Astros, Phillies, Brewers, Dodgers, Padres, Mets and Braves
The teams competing in the postseason in the American League and the National League have been defined. The playoffs begin this Tuesday, October 1, with the Wild Card Series.
- The Division Series will be from October 5 to 12;
- the Championship Series will be from October 13 to 22.
- If it is extended to seven games, the World Series will be played from October 25 to November 2.
The 12 teams that have a spot in the postseason are the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Houston Astros in the American League, while in the National League: Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, New York Mets, and Atlanta Braves.
Matt Olson and the @Braves head to San Diego to face Manny Machado and the @Padres.
— MLB (@MLB) September 30, 2024
Game 1 starts Tuesday at 8:38 PM ET on @ESPN. pic.twitter.com/mm1VQ62BMK
How will the postseason be played in the MLB?
American League
- New York Yankees
- Cleveland Guardians
*They rest until the Division Series
Wild Card Round
- (6) Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros (3)
- (5)Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles (4)
Can the @Mets overcome the NL Central champ @Brewers in Milwaukee?
— MLB (@MLB) September 30, 2024
Game 1 of this NL Wild Card matchup starts Tuesday at 5:32 PM ET on @ESPN. pic.twitter.com/xploBCN8B0
National League
- Los Angeles Dodgers
- Philadelphia Phillies
*They rest until the Division Series
Wild Card Round
- (6) New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers (3)
- (5) Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres (4)
When does the Wild Card Round start?
These are the first MLB postseason matchups, as well as their schedules:
Tuesday, October 1
- Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros | 2:32 p.m. ET (11:32 PT)
- Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles | 4:08 p.m. ET (1:08 PT)
- New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers | 5:32 p.m. ET (2:32 PT)
- Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres | 8:38 p.m. ET (5:38 PT)
Wednesday, October 2
- Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros | 2:32 p.m. ET (11:32 PT)
- Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles | 4:08 p.m. ET (1:08 PT)
- New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers | 7:38 p.m. ET (4:38 PT)
- Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres | 8:38 p.m. ET (5:38 PT)
Thursday, October 3
- Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros | 2:32 p.m. ET (11:32 PT)
- Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles | 4:08 p.m. ET (1:08 PT)
- New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers | 7:08 p.m. ET (4:08 PT)
- Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres | 8:38 p.m. ET (5:38 PT)
Where to watch the MLB’s Wild Card Series?
- Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros | ABC
- Kansas City Royals vs. Baltimore Orioles | ESPN2
- New York Mets vs. Milwaukee Brewers | ESPN
- Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres | ESPN
HERE WE GO. 🔥
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) September 30, 2024
The 2024 MLB Playoff bracket is officially set. pic.twitter.com/fR5uCjOMiR
Also, as announced on Monday, the MLB is changing the All-Star Game uniforms.
Next year, players will wear their primary home and road uniforms instead of league-specific ones.
This decision also comes after players requested a return to the old quality of regular-season uniforms due to multiple complaints.