The 2025 Major League Baseball (MLB) playoffs have commenced, bringing together the top teams in a highly anticipated postseason. The playoff schedule features four games on the opening day, September 30, 2025, marking the beginning of a series of matchups that will ultimately determine the champion. Fans can expect a thrilling atmosphere as teams battle through the wild-card series, American League Division Series (ALDS), National League Division Series (NLDS), American League Championship Series (ALCS), and National League Championship Series (NLCS), culminating in the World Series.
The playoff bracket for 2025 is structured with six teams from both the American League and National League. The American League bracket includes the following teams:
1. **Toronto Blue Jays** (94-68)
2. **Seattle Mariners** (90-72)
3. **Cleveland Guardians** (88-74)
4. **New York Yankees** (94-68)
5. **Boston Red Sox** (89-73)
6. **Detroit Tigers** (87-75)
In the National League, the standings are as follows:
1. **Milwaukee Brewers** (97-65)
2. **Philadelphia Phillies** (96-66)
3. **Los Angeles Dodgers** (93-69)
4. **Chicago Cubs** (92-70)
5. **San Diego Padres** (90-72)
6. **Cincinnati Reds** (83-79)
As the playoffs continue, scores and results will be tracked closely. Fans can follow live updates and statistics through reliable sports sources like USA TODAY Sports.
MLB Wild-Card Series Schedule
The wild-card series, a best-of-three format, is set to take place at the home fields of the higher-seeded teams. The schedule is as follows:
– **Tuesday, September 30**
– NLWC Game 1: **San Diego Padres** at **Chicago Cubs**, 15:08 (UTC), ABC
– NLWC Game 1: **Cincinnati Reds** at **Los Angeles Dodgers**, 21:08 (UTC), ESPN
– ALWC Game 1: **Detroit Tigers** at **Cleveland Guardians**, 13:08 (UTC), ESPN
– ALWC Game 1: **Boston Red Sox** at **New York Yankees**, 18:08 (UTC), ESPN
– **Wednesday, October 1**
– NLWC Game 2: **San Diego Padres** at **Chicago Cubs**, 15:08 (UTC), ABC
– NLWC Game 2: **Cincinnati Reds** at **Los Angeles Dodgers**, 21:08 (UTC), ESPN
– ALWC Game 2: **Detroit Tigers** at **Cleveland Guardians**, 13:08 (UTC), ESPN
– ALWC Game 2: **Boston Red Sox** at **New York Yankees**, 18:08 (UTC), ESPN
– **Thursday, October 2** (if necessary)
– NLWC Game 3: **San Diego Padres** at **Chicago Cubs**, 15:08 (UTC), ABC
– NLWC Game 3: **Cincinnati Reds** at **Los Angeles Dodgers**, 21:08 (UTC), ESPN
– ALWC Game 3: **Detroit Tigers** at **Cleveland Guardians**, 13:08 (UTC), ESPN
– ALWC Game 3: **Boston Red Sox** at **New York Yankees**, 18:08 (UTC), ESPN
Upcoming ALDS and NLDS Schedule
Following the wild-card series, the best-of-five ALDS and NLDS will begin on October 4. The schedule is as follows:
– **Saturday, October 4**
– NLDS Game 1: Winner of **Padres/Cubs** at **Milwaukee Brewers**, TBS
– NLDS Game 1: Winner of **Reds/Dodgers** at **Philadelphia Phillies**, TBS
– ALDS Game 1: Winner of **Red Sox/Yankees** at **Toronto Blue Jays**, Fox/FS1
– ALDS Game 1: Winner of **Tigers/Guardians** at **Seattle Mariners**, Fox/FS1
– **Sunday, October 5**
– ALDS Game 2: Winner of **Red Sox/Yankees** at **Toronto Blue Jays**, Fox/FS1
– ALDS Game 2: Winner of **Tigers/Guardians** at **Seattle Mariners**, Fox/FS1
The playoff series will continue through mid-October, with the ALCS and NLCS scheduled to start on October 12. The World Series is set to kick off on October 24, 2025, featuring a best-of-seven format hosted by the team with the better regular-season record.
As the postseason unfolds, fans worldwide can engage with the excitement of each game, rooting for their favorite teams as they vie for baseball’s ultimate prize. The atmosphere promises to be electric as players give their all in pursuit of victory.