It's time for playoff baseball.
The 2024 MLB postseason is underway, giving fans a five-week stretch of high-stakes baseball. And there are certainly plenty of storylines looming this October.
On the heels of MLB's first-ever 50-50 season, Shohei Ohtani is primed for his postseason debut, as the Dodgers await their opponent in the NLDS. But the road through the National League won't be easy, with the battle-tested Phillies touting homefield advantage as they seek their second World Series appearance in the last three years.
In the American League, Aaron Judge and Juan Soto carry the Yankees into the playoffs after a one-year absence. But the field is as wide-open as ever, and New York will likely have to best its postseason nemesis — the stalwart Astros — in order to advance through October.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything that you need to know about the 2024 MLB postseason, including a complete schedule with TV and live stream information for every game.
How to watch the 2024 MLB playoffs: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: ABC | ESPN | Fox | FS1 | TBS | truTV
- Live stream: Fubo | Sling
ABC and ESPN will carry live broadcasts of each of the four Wild Card Series.
After that round is complete, Fox and FS1 own the rights to this year's National League playoffs, while TBS and truTV will broadcast the American League playoffs. The World Series will be broadcast nationally on Fox.
Viewers hoping to stream the action can do so on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
For a limited time, you can get your first month of Fubo for as low as $59.99. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 200+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Sling is another viable streaming option and will carry the AL Division Series and Championship Series.
MLB playoff bracket 2024
MLB playoff schedule, results 2024
League Championship Series schedule
Sunday, Oct. 13
| Score |
| Game 1: Dodgers 9, Mets 0 |
Monday, Oct. 14
| Scores |
| Game 2: Mets 7, Dodgers 3 |
| Game 1: Yankees 5, Guardians 2 |
Tuesday, Oct. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 2: Yankees vs. Guardians | 7:37 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
Wednesday, Oct. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 3: Mets vs. Dodgers | 8:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 3: Guardians vs. Yankees | 5:08 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Game 4: Mets vs. Dodgers | 8:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
Friday, Oct. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 5: Mets vs. Dodgers | 5:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Game 4: Guardians vs. Yankees | 8:08 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
Saturday, Oct. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 5*: Guardians vs. Yankees | 8:08 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
* - if necessary
Sunday, Oct. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 6*: Dodgers vs. Mets | 8:08 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
* - if necessary
Monday, Oct. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 6*: Yankees vs. Guardians | 5:08 p.m.# | TBS, truTV, Sling |
| Game 7*: Dodgers vs. Mets | 8:08 p.m. | Fox, FS1, Fubo |
* - if necessary
# - if NLCS is complete, ALCS Game 6 will start at 7:38 p.m. ET
Tuesday, Oct. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 7*: Yankees vs. Guardians | 7:38 p.m. | TBS, truTV, Sling |
* - if necessary
World Series schedule
The World Series could move up to an earlier start if both LCS finish by Oct. 19. If that happens, the World Series will begin Oct. 22 with a potential Game 7 set for Oct. 30.
Friday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 1: AL vs. NL (at better record) | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 2: AL vs. NL | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 3: AL vs. NL | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 4: AL vs. NL | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 5*: AL vs. NL | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
* - if necessary
Friday, Nov. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 6*: AL vs. NL | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
* - if necessary
Saturday, Nov. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| Game 7*: AL vs. NL | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
* - if necessary
Wild Card Series scores
Tuesday, Oct. 1
| Scores |
| Game 1: Tigers 3, Astros 1 |
| Game 1: Royals 1, Orioles 0 |
| Game 1: Mets 8, Brewers 4 |
| Game 1: Padres 4, Braves 0 |
Wednesday, Oct. 2
| Scores |
| Game 2: Tigers 5, Astros 2 (Tigers advance) |
| Game 2: Royals 2, Orioles 1 (Royals advance) |
| Game 2: Brewers 5, Mets 3 |
| Game 2: Padres 5, Braves 4 (Padres advance) |
Thursday, Oct. 3
| Scores |
| Game 3: Mets 4, Brewers 2 (Mets advance) |
MORE: Sporting News predicts the 2024 MLB postseason
Division Series schedule, scores
Saturday, Oct. 5
| Scores |
| Game 1: Guardians 7, Tigers 0 |
| Game 1: Mets 6, Phillies 2 |
| Game 1: Yankees 6, Royals 5 |
| Game 1: Dodgers 7, Padres 5 |
Sunday, Oct. 6
| Scores |
| Game 2: Phillies 7, Mets 6 |
| Game 2: Padres 10, Dodgers 2 |
Monday, Oct. 7
| Scores |
| Game 2: Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
| Game 2: Royals 4, Yankees 2 |
Tuesday, Oct. 8
| Scores |
| Game 3: Mets 7, Phillies 2 |
| Game 3: Padres 6, Dodgers 5 |
Wednesday, Oct. 9
| Scores |
| Game 3: Tigers 3, Guardians 0 |
| Game 4: Mets 4, Phillies 1 (Mets advance) |
| Game 3: Yankees 3, Royals 2 |
| Game 4: Dodgers 8, Padres 0 |
Thursday, Oct. 10
| Scores |
| Game 4: Guardians 5, Tigers 4 |
| Game 4: Yankees 3, Royals 1 (Yankees advance) |
Friday, Oct. 11
| Scores |
| Game 5: Dodgers 2, Padres 0 (Dodgers advance) |
Saturday, Oct. 12
| Scores |
| Game 5: Guardians 7, Tigers 3 (Guardians advance) |
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