# 2026 MLB Playoff Schedule: Key Dates, Rounds, and World Series

Major League Baseball has released the full 2026 playoff schedule, outlining dates for each round from the Wild Card through the World Series. The schedule confirms the expanded postseason format and sets the calendar for the championship series. This gives teams and fans a clear timeline for the upcoming October race.

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## Sources

### Sports
- [Fox News Sports](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/2026-mlb-playoff-schedule-dates-rounds-how-watch) — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:43:25 -0400