MLB playoffs to start Sept. 30, World Series opener Oct. 24
New York — Major League Baseball will launch the 2025 playoffs on September 30 with the 121st World Series to start on October 24, the league announced on Tuesday.
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Six teams from both the National and American leagues will advance to the post-season, starting with four best-of-three wildcard series running from September 30 to Thursday October 2.
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The best-of-five divisional series will be played from October 4-11, setting up the best-of-seven league championship series from October 12-21.
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The best-of-seven World Series will begin at the home of the league champion with the better record on October 24.
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