MLB Wild Card Odds, Schedule, TV Info

The MLB postseason is here, and the Wild Card Round gets October baseball started with four best-of-three series, with all four opening on Tuesday.

With eight teams fighting to keep their World Series hopes alive, the opening round features a packed schedule across multiple days, with Game 3s set for Thursday if necessary.

Whether you’re looking for start times, TV information or the full list of matchups, we’ve got you covered. Here is the complete 2026 MLB Wild Card Round schedule along with betting odds for each series via the MLB odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Please note: lines are subject to change after this article is published.

MLB Wild Card Round Schedule

Tuesday, September 29 — Game 1

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves — 2:00 p.m. ET (NBC)

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros — 5:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees — 8:00 p.m. ET (NBC)

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres — 10:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Wednesday, September 30 — Game 2

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves — 2:00 p.m. ET (NBC)

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros — 5:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees — 8:00 p.m. ET (NBC)

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres — 10:00 p.m. ET (Peacock)

Thursday, October 1 — Game 3, If Necessary

Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves — if necessary (NBC)

Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros — if necessary (Peacock)

Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees — if necessary (NBC)

Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres — if necessary (Peacock)

MLB Wild Card Round Odds for Each Series

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves

Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres

Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros

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