The American League Division Series pits the AL's top seed and the #2 seed (both having received first-round byes) against the winners of the AL Wild Card Series. Best-of-five, 2-2-1 home-field format. These dates are an estimate based on the standard postseason cadence — MLB has not yet released the official bracket schedule as of this writing.
MLB Postseason
ALDS 2026 (estimated)
📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026 — October 9, 2026
📍 Higher seeds' home ballparks
Estimated window for the American League Division Series — best-of-five. Exact dates pending MLB's official postseason schedule, typically announced in August.