How to watch the 2024 MLB Playoffs: TV channels, streaming, dates, times

Get ready for baseball in October! The MLB playoffs are here and you don't want to miss a single one of them. For more information on how to watch the 2024 MLB Playoffs, check out this article.

What does the 2024 MLB playoff schedule look like?

Division Series: 5th-12th October

Saturday, October 5th

• Detroit Tigers vs. Cleveland Guardians – 1:08 p.m. ET (TBS)
• New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies – 4:08 p.m. ET (FOX)

• Kansas City Royals vs. New York Yankees – 6:38 p.m. ET (TBS)
• San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – 8:38 p.m. ET (FS1)

Sunday, October 6th

• New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies – 4:08 p.m. ET (FS1)
• San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers – 8:38 p.m. ET (FS1)

League series: 13th – 22nd October

World Series: Oct. 25 – Nov. 2

Wild Card Series Results

Tuesday, October 1st

Wednesday, October 2nd

Thursday, October 3rd

Shohei Ohtani hits his 54th home run of the season, extending the Dodgers' lead over the Rockies

When do the 2024 MLB playoffs start?

The MLB concluded its regular season on Monday, September 30th. A day later, on Tuesday, October 1, postseason action began as all four Wild Card series began with Game 1.

How can I watch the 2024 MLB Playoffs? What channels will it be on?

The MLB Playoffs will be broadcast on FOX, FS1, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2 and MLB Network.

How can I stream or watch the MLB playoffs without cable?

For those without cable, there are live streaming services that carry the channels mentioned above, including YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and fuboTV.

MLB playoff games on FOX and FS1 can be streamed live on the FOX Sports website and FOX Sports app.

If you have an antenna in a good coverage area, you can also watch the MLB playoffs on your local FOX station. Check this out Federal Communications Commission television reception maps to see what channels are available near you.

When does the 2024 MLB World Series start?

The 2024 World Series begins on Friday, October 25th. A possible Game 7 will be played on Saturday, November 2nd.

How many teams make the MLB playoffs?

Twelve of 30 league teams make the playoffs: six from each league, consisting of the three division winners and three wild card teams.

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