The pennant race in the National and American Leagues is heating up now that October has arrived. The 2022 MLB Playoffs are about to begin and the defending champion Atlanta Braves are ready to defend their title.
The playoffs this year will be different from those in years past. There will be 12 teams competing in the playoffs for the first time instead of the usual 10. Four best-of-3 Wild Card Series games will be played instead of the usual single-elimination Wild Card Games, and these will be followed by a best-of-5 Division Series.
The Matchups
AL Wild Card Series (Starts October 7)
In the American League, the Astros (1) and the Yankees (2) both get off with no games to play. The higher seed will host all three games of the Wild Card Series which is played in a best-of-three format.
- Rays (6) at Guardians (3)
- Mariners (5) at Blue Jays (4)
The ALDS will begin on October 11 with the winners facing off against the Astros and Yankees in the best-of-5 series (Mariners/Blue Jays at Astros and Rays/Guardians at Yankees).
NL Wild Card Series (Starts October 7)
The National League Wild Card Series is a best-of-three with the higher seed hosting games one and two. The top two seeds, the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves both receive byes.
- Philadelphia Phillies (6) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (3)
- San Diego Padres (5) vs. New York (4)
In the best-of-five NL Division Series which begins on October 11 and features the Braves and Dodgers, the winners of the Padres/Mets and Phillies/Cardinals series will advance to face the Dodgers and Braves. Learn below how you can catch every pitch of the 2022 MLB Postseason and World Series.
How to Watch 2022 MLB Playoffs & World Series Live
All of the action from the 2022 MLB Postseason will be broadcast on Fox, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2, ABC and TBS. Fox will have exclusive broadcast rights for the 2022 World Series. Check with your streaming service to see if the games will be available.
2022 MLB Postseason Channels
| DIRECTV STREAM | fubo TV | Hulu + Live TV | Sling TV | YouTube TV | |
| ABC | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
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| ESPN | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| ESPN2 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| FOX | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| FS1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| TBS | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live for Free
If you have an antenna, you can watch Fox and ABC’s coverage of the 2022 MLB Playoffs in their entirety. If you have an antenna and want to know which local channels carry Fox and ABC, AntennaWeb is a great resource.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on Hulu + Live TV
The best way to catch all of the action from the 2022 MLB Playoffs and World Series is with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV which costs $69.99 per month. Streaming content from this provider includes over 75 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, TBS, Fox, FS1 and more. The Disney Bundle, which consists of Disney+ and ESPN+, is also part of the package.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on DIRECTV STREAM
Live MLB playoff games broadcast on Fox, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and TBS are included in DIRECTV STREAM’s Entertainment package which costs $69.99 per month. There are no extra charges or minimum commitment periods and the package comes with over 75 channels and unlimited DVR space.
For a limited time, new DIRECTV STREAM subscribers can save $40 over two months in addition to receiving a free 5-day trial.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on Sling TV
TBS, Fox, FS1, ESPN, ESPN2 and over 30 other channels are available to Sling Orange subscribers along with living MLB postseason games, for a monthly fee of $35. The service provides 50 hours of DVR space for recording and watching shows at your convenience.
Watch MLB Playoff Games Live on YouTube TV
The 2022 MLB Playoffs and World Series will be broadcast live on ABC, Fox, ESPN, ESPN2, FS1 and TBS for $64.99 per month for YouTube TV subscribers. You can record every game and more with the unlimited DVR and you can stream to up to three devices at once with this service.
Wild Card Series (Best-of-3)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 7 | Mets vs. Padres (Game 1) | 12:07 p.m. | ESPN |
| Cardinals vs. Phillies (Game 1) | 2:07 p.m. | ABC | |
| Guardians vs. Rays (Game 1) | 4:07 p.m. | ESPN | |
| Blue Jays vs. Mariners (Game 1) | 8:07 p.m. | ESPN | |
| Saturday, October 8 | Mets vs. Padres (Game 2) | 12:07 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Cardinals vs. Phillies (Game 2) | 4:07 p.m. | ESPN | |
| Guardians vs. Rays (Game 2) | 7:37 p.m. | ESPN | |
| Blue Jays vs. Mariners (Game 2) | 8:37 p.m. | ESPN2 | |
| Sunday, October 9 | Mets vs. Padres (Game 3) (if nec.) | 2:07 p.m. | ABC |
| Cardinals vs. Phillies (Game 3) (if nec.) | 4:07 p.m. | ESPN | |
| Guardians vs. Rays (Game 3) (if nec.) | 7:37 p.m. | ESPN | |
| Blue Jays vs. Mariners (Game 3) (if nec.) | 8:37 p.m. | ESPN2 |
League Division Series (Best-of-5)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Braves vs. TBD (Game 1) | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| Dodgers vs. TBD (Game 1) | TBD | Fox or FS1 | |
| Yankees vs. TBD (Game 1) | TBD | TBS | |
| Astros vs. TBD (Game 1) | TBD | TBS | |
| Wednesday., Oct. 12 | Braves vs. TBD (Game 2) | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| Dodgers vs. TBD (Game 2) | TBD | Fox or FS1 | |
| Thursday, Oct. 13 | Yankees vs. TBD (Game 2) | TBD | TBS |
| Astros vs. TBD (Game 2) | TBD | TBS | |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Braves vs. TBD (Game 3) | TBD | FS1 |
| Dodgers vs. TBD (Game 3) | TBD | FS1 | |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Braves vs. TBD (Game 4) (if nec.) | TBD | FS1 |
| Dodgers vs. TBD (Game 4) (if nec.) | TBD | FS1 | |
| Yankees vs. TBD (Game 3) | TBD | TBS | |
| Astros vs. TBD (Game 3) | TBD | TBS | |
| Sunday, Oct. 16 | Yankees vs. TBD (Game 4) (if nec.) | TBD | TBS |
| Astros vs. TBD (Game 4) (if nec.) | TBD | TBS | |
| Braves vs. TBD (Game 5) (if nec.) | TBD | FS1 | |
| Dodgers vs. TBD (Game 5) (if nec.) | TBD | FS1 | |
| Monday, Oct. 17 | Yankees vs. TBD (Game 5) (if nec.) | TBD | TBS |
| Astros vs. TBD (Game 5) (if nec.) | TBD | TBS |
League Championship Series (Best-of-7)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | NLCS: Game 1 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| Wednesday, Oct. 19 | NLCS: Game 2 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| ALCS: Game 1 | TBD | TBS | |
| Thursday, Oct. 20 | ALCS: Game 2 | TBD | TBS |
| Friday, Oct. 21 | NLCS: Game 3 | TBD | FS1 |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 | NLCS: Game 4 | TBD | Fox or FS1 |
| ALCS: Game 3 | TBD | TBS | |
| Sunday, Oct. 23 | NLCS: Game 5 (if nec.) | TBD | FS1 |
| NLCS: Game 4 | TBD | TBS | |
| Monday, Oct. 24 | NLCS: Game 6 (if nec.) | TBD | FS1 |
| ALCS: Game 5 (if nec.) | TBD | TBS | |
| Tuesday, Oct. 25 | NLCS: Game 7 (if nec.) | TBD | Fox and FS1 |
| ALCS: Game 6 (if nec.) | TBD | TBS | |
| Wednesday, Oct. 26 | ALCS: Game 7 (if nec.) | TBD | TBS |
World Series (Best-of-7)
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Where to Watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Oct. 28 | Game 1 | TBD | Fox |
| Saturday, Oct. 29 | Game 2 | TBD | Fox |
| Monday, Oct. 31 | Game 3 | TBD | Fox |
| Tuesday, Nov. 1 | Game 4 | TBD | Fox |
| Wednesday, Nov. 2 | Game 5 (if Nec.) | TBD | Fox |
| Friday, Nov. 4 | Game 6 (if NEC.) | TBD | Fox |
| Saturday, Nov. 5 | Game 7 (if NEC.) | TBD | Fox |