Mark Your Calendars! MLB Announces 2025 Postseason & World Series Dates
The excitement is building as the MLB regular season winds down! While several division races remain tight and unpredictable, Major League Baseball has officially unveiled the schedule for the 2025 postseason, including the highly anticipated World Series. Get ready for October and November filled with thrilling baseball action!
When Does the Postseason Begin?
The 2025 MLB postseason kicks off on Tuesday, October 7th with the Wild Card Series. This initial round pits the teams with the best records that didn't win their respective divisions against each other in a best-of-three format. Expect intense battles as teams fight for a chance to advance and compete for a championship.
League Division Series (LDS) & Championship Series (CS):
Following the Wild Card Series, the League Division Series will get underway on Friday, October 10th. The LDS features the division winners facing off against the Wild Card Series winners in a best-of-five series. The stakes are high, and every game counts as teams vie for a spot in the League Championship Series.
The League Championship Series, determining who represents each league in the World Series, is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 17th. These best-of-seven series are guaranteed to be nail-biters, showcasing the top teams battling for ultimate supremacy.
The World Series: A Clash of Titans
The pinnacle of the baseball season, the World Series, is set to begin on Friday, October 24th. The champions of the American League and National League will square off in a best-of-seven series to determine the 2025 World Champion. The atmosphere will be electric as these teams battle for baseball's ultimate prize.
World Series Dates (All Times Eastern):
- Game 1: Friday, October 24th
- Game 2: Saturday, October 25th
- Game 3: Monday, October 27th
- Game 4: Tuesday, October 28th
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, October 29th
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, October 31st
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, November 1st
With just seven weeks left in the regular season, the race is on! Fans across the nation are eagerly awaiting the postseason, and these newly announced dates provide a roadmap for the thrilling baseball action to come. Who will be the 2025 World Series champions? Only time will tell!
