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2026 MLB wild-card series: How to watch, full baseball playoffs schedule and more

The regular season has concluded, paving the way for the 2026 Major League Baseball wild-card series beginning on September 29. American League matchups feature the New York Yankees taking on the Boston Red Sox, alongside the Houston Astros facing the Chicago White Sox, while the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays await in the next round following first-round byes.

Over in the National League, the San Diego Padres square off against the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies meet the Atlanta Braves in best-of-three showdowns. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers have secured their spots in the Division Series after capturing their respective division titles.

Fans can catch the opening round broadcasts across NBC and NBCSN, with streaming options including Peacock and YouTube TV, leading up to the World Series in late October.

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