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If you’re a baseball fan, October means more than autumn leaves and pumpkin spice. It’s the start of the Major League Baseball (MLB) postseason! With the regular season coming to an end, fans all around the world are preparing to watch their favorite teams go head to head for the 120th World Series. 

Below, we’ll show you how to watch the 2024 postseason games and the best streaming services to use so you can catch all the action.

MLB Playoff Schedule

The MLB postseason will begin with the Wild Card Series on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, and run through the month, ending with Game 7 of the World Series tentatively scheduled for Saturday, November 2, 2024, if needed. As scheduled, fans can look forward to multiple MLB playoff games for both the American and National Leagues (AL and NL) virtually every day during the month of October:

Wild Card Series

  • Games 1 & 2: October 1-2
  • Game 3: October 3 (if needed)

The Division Series

  • Games 1-3: October 5-9
  • Games 4 & 5: October 9-12 (if needed)

The League Championship Series

  • Games 1-4: October 13-18
  • Games 5-7: October 18-22 (if needed)

The World Series

  • Games 1-4: October 25-29
  • Games 5-7: October 30-November 2 (if needed)

The Wild Card Series

The Wild Card games are a best-of-three series. The postseason starts with eight teams: seeds 3-6 for both the AL and NL. Seeds 1 and 2 for each league skip the Wild Card Series and advance directly to the Division Series.

Wild Card Series
DateChannel
Tuesday, Oct. 1American League Wild Card A, Game 1ESPN
American League Wild Card B, Game 1ESPN
National League Wild Card A, Game 1ESPN
National League Wild Card B, Game 1ESPN
Wednesday, Oct. 2American League Wild Card A, Game 2ESPN
American League Wild Card B, Game 2ESPN
National League Wild Card A, Game 2ESPN
National League Wild Card B, Game 2ESPN
Thursday, Oct. 3American League Wild Card A, Game 3*ESPN
American League Wild Card B, Game 3*ESPN
National League Wild Card A, Game 3*ESPN
National League Wild Card B, Game 3*ESPN
* If needed
Streaming
MLB.TV, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV Orange, DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo

The Division Series

The four winning teams from the Wild Card Series will advance to play the first and second seeds of their respective leagues in the Division Series. These games are the best out of five games. AL games will be aired on TBS, truTV, and Max, whereas NL games will be shown on FOX or FS1.

The Division Series
DateChannel
Saturday, Oct. 5ALDS A, Game 1TBS, truTV, Max
ALDS B, Game 1TBS, Max
NLDS A, Game 1FOX/FS1
NLDS B, Game 1FOX/FS1
Sunday, Oct. 6NLDS A, Game 2FOX/FS1
NLDS B, Game 2FOX/FS1
Monday, Oct. 7ALDS A, Game 2TBS, truTV, Max
ALDS B, Game 2TBS, truTV, Max
Tuesday, Oct. 8NLDS A, Game 3FOX/FS1
NLDS B, Game 3FOX/FS1
Wednesday, Oct. 9ALDS A, Game 3TBS, truTV, Max
ALDS B, Game 3TBS, truTV, Max
NLDS A, Game 4*FOX/FS1
NLDS B, Game 4*FOX/FS1
Thursday, Oct. 10ALDS A, Game 4*TBS, truTV, Max
ALDS B, Game 4*TBS, truTV, Max
Friday, Oct. 11NLDS A, Game 5*FOX/FS1
NLDS B, Game 5*FOX/FS1
Saturday, Oct. 12ALDS A, Game 5*TBS, Max
ALDS B, Game 5*TBS, Max
* If needed
Streaming
MLB.TV, Hulu + Live TV (TBS, FOX, FS1), YouTube TV (TBS, truTV, FOX, FS1), Sling TV Blue (TBS, truTV, FS1), DIRECTV STREAM CHOICE (TBS, truTV, FS1),Fubo (FOX, FS1), Max (Max)

The League Championship Series

The winners of the Division Series will compete in the League Championship Series, which is best out of seven.

League Championship Series
DateChannel
Sunday, Oct. 13NLCS Game 1FOX/FS1
Monday, Oct. 14ALCS Game 1TBS, truTV, Max
NLCS Game 2FOX/FS1
Tuesday, Oct. 15ALCS Game 2TBS, truTV, Max
Wednesday, Oct. 16NLCS Game 3FOX/FS1
Thursday, Oct. 17ALCS Game 3TBS, truTV, Max
NLCS Game 4FOX/FS1
Friday, Oct. 18ALCS Game 4TBS, truTV, Max
NLCS Game 5*FOX/FS1
Saturday, Oct. 19ALCS Game 5*TBS, truTV, Max
Sunday, Oct. 20NLCS Game 6*FOX/FS1
Monday, Oct. 21ALCS Game 6*TBS, truTV, Max
NLCS Game 7*FOX/FS1
Tuesday, Oct. 22ALCS Game 7*TBS, truTV, Max
* If needed
Streaming
MLB.TV, Hulu + Live TV (TBS, FOX, FS1), YouTube TV (TBS, truTV, FOX, FS1), Sling TV Blue (TBS, truTV, FS1), DIRECTV STREAM CHOICE (TBS, truTV, FS1),Fubo (FOX, FS1), Max (Max)

The World Series

Beginning October 25, the top American League team will face off with the top National League team in a best of seven series for the Commissioner’s Trophy. 

If both of the League Championship Series conclude by Saturday, October 19, the World Series may be moved up to commence on Tuesday, October 22, with a possible Game 7 on Wednesday, October 30.

The World Series
DateChannel
Friday, Oct. 25Game 1FOX
Saturday, Oct. 26Game 2FOX
Monday, Oct. 28Game 3FOX
Tuesday, Oct. 29Game 4FOX
Wednesday, Oct. 30Game 5*FOX
Friday, Nov. 1Game 6*FOX
Saturday, Nov. 2Game 7*FOX
* If needed
Streaming
MLB.TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Fubo

StreamSafely’s Recommendation

Given the range of channels that the MLB postseason will be aired on, MLB.TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV each provide everything you need to enjoy all the action — from the Wild Card games right up to Game 7 of the World Series. Consider a subscription to one of these three platforms for the best viewing experience possible. 

No matter your preferences, we are always happy to help you find the streaming option that matches your language, budget, and interests. Beyond baseball, we offer a comprehensive sports database that highlights the best streaming platforms for hockey, golf, tennis, and more. We’re proud to be your partner and offer the best options for safe, legal streaming.

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