It's No. 1 vs. No. 2 in both the National League and American League to determine who plays in the World Series.
And the National League starts things off in Milwaukee with Sunday night baseball, playoff edition.
Game 1 of the NL Championship Series between the top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers and second-seeded Los Angeles Dodgers is Oct. 11.
First pitch is set for 7 p.m. from American Family Field.
The Brewers-Dodgers series is a rematch from their 2025 NLCS that Los Angeles swept. Milwaukee, seeking its first World Series appearance in 44 years, had the best regular-season record at 103-59 and had the best run differential.
The Dodgers, looking to be the first team to win three straight World Series since the New York Yankees from 1998-200, also had a 100-win campaign and were second in run differential. Both teams won their NL Division Series in four games, with the Brewers eliminating the San Diego Padres in a hard-fought battle, while the Dodgers used their star pitching to silence the Atlanta Braves.
The American League Championship Series featuring the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays and the second-seeded Cleveland Guardians starts on Monday, Oct. 12, from St. Petersburg, Florida.
Here's what to know about the MLB playoff schedule, including start times, where to watch, probable pitchers and an updated bracket:
What are the baseball games today?
The Milwaukee Brewers and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday, Oct. 11, in Milwaukee.
What time is the Brewers vs Dodgers game tonight?
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Date: Sunday, Oct. 11
Game 1 of the series between the Brewers and the Dodgers is 7 p.m. CT Sunday, Oct. 11, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Where to watch MLB playoff games tonight?
Fox will air the Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS.
Watch Brewers vs Dodgers in NLCS on Fubo
Brewers vs Dodgers probable pitchers
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski (16-5, 1.80 ERA) vs. Dodgers' Tarik Skubal (12-7, 2.73 ERA).
Who is in the MLB playoffs?
Two teams are remaining in the each league (seed in parentheses):
National League
- Milwaukee Brewers (1)
- Los Angeles Dodgers (2)
American League
- Tampa Bay Rays (1)
- Cleveland Guardians (2)
MLB playoffs format
The format for each round of the MLB playoffs is as follows:
- Wild-card: Best-of-three with lowest seeds hosting all the games
- Division series: Best-of-five with a 2-2-1 format
- Championship series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format
- World Series: Best-of-seven with a 2-3-2 format
MLB playoff bracket
Here's the full bracket for the 2026 MLB playoffs as of Oct. 11:
National League
See the National League results:
NL wild-card round
Best of three, seeds in parentheses
- Chicago Cubs (5) at San Diego Padres (4); Padres win series, 2-0
- Philadelphia Phillies (6) at Atlanta Braves (3); Braves win series, 2-1
NL Division Series
Best of five
- San Diego Padres (4) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (1); Brewers win series, 3-1
- Atlanta Braves (3) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (2); Dodgers win series, 3-1
NL Championship Series
Best of seven
- Brewers vs. Dodgers
American League
See the American League results:
AL wild-card round
Best of three, seeds in parentheses
- Chicago White Sox (6) at Houston Astros (3); White Sox win series, 2-0
- Boston Red Sox (5) at New York Yankees (4); Yankees win series, 2-0
AL Division Series
Best of five
- New York Yankees (4) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (1); Rays win series, 3-0
- Chicago White Sox (6) vs. Cleveland Guardians (2); Guardians win series, 3-2
AL Championship Series
Best of seven
- Rays vs. Guardians
2026 World Series
Best of seven
- AL champion vs. NL champion
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: MLB playoff TV schedule, channel, times, updated postseason bracket
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