Nearly half of the 2026 MLB playoff field has gone at least 20 years without a World Series championship, but only one can reset that counter this October.

There's nothing better than October baseball, with 12 teams battling for a chance to win a World Series title. Here's how the postseason will unfold.

The 2026 MLB playoff field is set and by Halloween, we'll have a new World Series champion. The Wild Card Series begin on Tuesday afternoon with four best-of-three matchups. From there, those four winners will move on to the League Division Series, where the top two teams in each league will join the mix after a first-round bye.

Here's the 2026 MLB postseason schedule, from the wild-card round through the World Series. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Game 1: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) Wednesday, Sept. 30 Game 2: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) Thursday, Oct. 1 Game 3: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock, if necessary)

The playoffs are about to begin! Here's what Fall Classic matchup you should be pulling for if your squad isn't playing in October.

The MLB Playoffs start now. Who will make it to the World Series? Here's what you need to know to follow your favorite team.

Choosing your rooting interest isn't hard this year — there's something for everyone, and reason for fans of every team to believe. Here are six matchups everyone can root for. Good if: You're a fan of small ball, anti-salary cap arguments, and the importance of the regular season.

It's going to be a fun few weeks across Major League Baseball, to say the least.