When do the ALDS and NLDS start? Full schedule, times, TV info for MLB playoffs’ next round

Here's when every ALDS and NLDS game starts, and where to watch.

By Kristie Ackert · Yahoo

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 12:53 AM

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Major League Baseball released the complete schedule, times, and TV info for the 2026 ALDS and NLDS.
The Division Series round begins on Saturday, October 3, with four games scheduled.
Game 1 of the Los Angeles Dodgers' NLDS matchup starts at 1:00 p.m. on Fox.

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Major League Baseball has announced the full schedules, game times, and television broadcast details for the 2026 American League Division Series and National League Division Series. The round of eight begins on Saturday, October 3, featuring a four-game slate across the day.

Among the scheduled matchups, the Los Angeles Dodgers will play Game 1 on Saturday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. on Fox. The opening day slate concludes with the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the San Diego Padres at 8:30 p.m. ET, featuring starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski.

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