How to watch the 2025 MLB Playoffs: TV channels, streaming, dates, times
Get ready for October baseball! The MLB Playoffs and World Series are here, and you won’t want to miss a single out. Check out this article for more information on how to watch the 2025 MLB Playoffs.
When do the 2025 MLB playoffs start?
MLB wrapped up its regular season on Sunday, September 28th. Postseason action kicked off two days later, on Tuesday, September 30th, with all four Wild Card series starting their Game 1s.
What is the 2025 MLB Playoff Schedule?
- Wild-Card Series — Sept 30 to Oct 2
- Divisional Series — Oct 4 to 11
- League Series — Oct 12 to 21
- World Series — Oct 24 to Nov 1
Wild Card Round
American League
No. 6 Detroit Tigers at No. 3 Cleveland Guardians - Tigers lead series 1-0
(Winner will play the No. 2 seed Seattle Mariners)
No. 5 Boston Red Sox at No. 4 New York Yankees - Red Sox lead series 1-0
(Winner will play the No. 1 seed Toronto Blue Jays)
National League
No. 6 Cincinnati Reds at No. 3 Los Angeles Dodgers - Dodgers lead series 1-0
(Winner will play the No. 2 seed Philadelphia Phillies)
No. 5 San Diego Padres at No. 4 vs. Chicago Cubs - Cubs lead series 1-0
(Winner will play No. 1 seed Milwaukee Brewers)
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How can I watch the 2025 MLB playoffs? What channels will it be on?
The MLB Playoffs will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, TBS and ESPN networks.
How can I stream the MLB playoffs or watch without cable?
For those without cable, there are live-streaming services that carry the channels above, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and fuboTV.
MLB playoff games on FOX and FS1 will be available to be streamed live on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App and FOX One.
If you have an antenna in a good reception area, you can also watch the MLB playoffs on your local FOX station. Check out the Federal Communications Commission TV reception maps to see which stations are available in your area.
When does the 2025 World Series Start?
The 2025 World Series begins on Friday, October 24th. A potential Game 7 will be played on Saturday, November 1st.
How can I watch the 2025 World Series?
The 2025 World Series will air exclusively on FOX. You can also stream it on FOXSports.com, the FOX Sports App and FOX One.
View highlights, top moments and more at our World Series hub.
How many teams make the MLB playoffs?
Twelve out of 30 league teams make the playoffs: six from each league, consisting of the three divisional winners and three wildcard teams.