MLB Division series playoff schedule and times confirmed

The MLB postseason Division Series schedules have been set for both the American League and the National League. The Division Series will run from October 5-12; the Championship Series will run from October 13-22. While the World Series will run from October 25-November 2, if it is extended to seven games.

How will the MLB Divisional Playoff Series be played?

American League

• Divisional Round
• (5) Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees (1)
• (6) Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians (2)

National League

• Divisional Round
• (4)San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (1)
• (6)New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies (2)

ALDS and NLDS Division Series Schedules

Schedules | Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees

1. Game 1: Royals at Yankees, Oct. 5, 6:38 p.m. ET
2. Game 2: Royals at Yankees, Oct. 7, 7:38 p.m. ET
3. Game 3: Yankees at Royals, Oct. 9, TBD | TBA
4. Game 4*: Yankees at Royals, Oct. 10, TBD | *If necessary
5. Game 5*: Royals at Yankees, Oct. 12, TBD | *If necessary

Schedules | Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians

1. Game 1: Tigers at Guardians, October 5, 1:08 pm ET
2. Game 2: Tigers at Guardians, October 7, 4:08 pm ET
3. Game 3: Guardians at Tigers, October 9, TBD | TBA
4. Game 4*: Guardians at Tigers, October 10, TBD | *If necessary
5. Game 5*: Tigers at Guardians, October 12, TBD | *If necessary

Schedule | San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

1. Game 1: Padres at Dodgers, Oct. 5, 8:38 p.m. ET
2. Game 2: Padres at Dodgers, Oct. 6, 8:03 p.m. ET
3. Game 3: Dodgers at Padres, Oct. 8, TBD | TBA
4. Game 4*: Dodgers at Padres, Oct. 9, TBD | *If necessary
5. Game 5*: Padres at Dodgers, Oct. 11, TBD | *If necessary

Schedules | New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies

1. Game 1: Mets at Phillies, Oct. 5, 4:08 p.m. ET
2. Game 2: Mets at Phillies, Oct. 6, 4:08 p.m. ET
3. Game 3: Phillies at Mets, Oct. 8, TBD | TBA
4. Game 4*: Phillies at Mets, Oct. 9, TBD | *If necessary
5. Game 5*: Mets at Phillies, Oct. 11, TBD | *If necessary