There’s nothing better than playoff baseball.
After a thrilling regular season, 12 teams move on to the MLB postseason, beginning a five-week stretch that will culminate with one team hoisting the World Series trophy.
What might Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers have in store for an encore, after winning it all last season? The road there will at least be longer than it was last season, as Los Angeles will have to play in the Wild Card series after failing to earn a first-round bye.
Superstars abound, and we’re not just talking about Ohtani. Aaron Judge looks for redemption after struggling in October last season, as he leads the red-hot Yankees in pursuit of their 28th championship. Cal Raleigh will try to keep the storybook season rolling for the Mariners, as baseball’s newest home run king seizes the biggest stage. And what will the Brewers accomplish after their own magic carpet ride of a regular season?
The Sporting News gets you set to watch the 2025 MLB postseason, with TV and live stream information for every game and a complete schedule for every round.
How to watch the 2025 MLB playoffs: TV channel, live stream
The ESPN family of networks will carry exclusive coverage of the entire Wild Card series, with all of those games available to stream via the new ESPN app.
After that round is complete, Fox owns the rights to this year’s American League playoffs, with games set to air on Fox and FS1. Meanwhile, TBS will broadcast the National League playoffs. The World Series will air exclusively on Fox.
Viewers can stream the Wild Card series, AL playoffs and World Series live with Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
All postseason games, including the NL games airing on TBS, can also be streamed with DirecTV.
MLB playoff schedule, results 2025
Wild Card Series schedule, scores
Tuesday, Sept. 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: ALC1 vs. TBD | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: ALE2 vs. TBD | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Cubs vs. Padres | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Dodgers vs. NLWC3 | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
Wednesday Oct. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: ALC1 vs. TBD | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: ALE2 vs. TBD | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Dodgers vs. NLWC3 | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: ALC1 vs. TBD* | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: ALE2 vs. TBD* | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres* | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Dodgers vs. NLWC3* | TBD | ESPN TBD, ESPN app, Fubo |
*If necessary
Division Series schedule, scores
Saturday, Oct. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 3: TBD vs. Mariners | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 3: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 3: TBD vs. Phillies | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 4: TBD vs. Mariners* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Thursday, Oct. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 4: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 4: TBD vs. Phillies* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
League Championship Series schedule, scores
Sunday, Oct. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Wednesday, Oct. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Friday, Oct. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Oct. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Sunday, Oct. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Monday, Oct. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Tuesday, Oct. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
World Series schedule, scores
Friday, Oct. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Nov. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
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