The Division Series field for the 2024 MLB playoffs is almost ready.

The No. 5 Kansas City Royals and No. 6 Detroit Tigers both advanced past the Wild Card Series by completing two-game sweeps on Wednesday. The Tigers stunned the No. 3 Houston Astros, while the Royals disposed of the No. 4 Baltimore Orioles.

Kansas City and Detroit now advance to the Division Series where the No. 1 New York Yankees and the No. 2 Cleveland Guardians of the American League, along with the No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers and No. 2 Philadelphia Phillies of the National League, the latter still waiting for their victory. opponent.

From the matchups to the schedule and more, here’s what we know so far about the ALDS and NLDS:

MLB Playoff Bracket: ALDS, NLDS Matchups in 2024

While the American League side of the Division Series round is known, only the Dodgers know their opponent in the National League. The Phillies are still waiting. Here’s a look at the updated bracket:

American League

• No. 1 New York Yankees vs. No. 5 Kansas City Royals
• No. 2 Cleveland Guardians vs. No. 6 Detroit Tigers

National League

• No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers vs. No. 4 San Diego Padres
• No. 2Philadelphia Phillies vs. No. 3 Milwaukee Brewers/No. 6 New York Mets (New York is tied with Milwaukee 1-1 in series)

Will MLB be used again in the playoffs?

If you’re wondering why the top-seeded Yankees are playing the No. 5 Royals instead of the No. 6 Tigers, it’s because the MLB playoffs follow a bracket format and don’t resee teams after the opening round.

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How many games are there in the ALDS, NLDS?

The Division Series features a best-of-five format, with the higher seed having home field advantage for Games 1, 2 and, if necessary, 5.

When do the ALDS, NLDS start?

All four Division Series matchups kick off on Saturday, October 5.

ALDS, NLDS schemes

Here’s a full breakdown of the Division Series schedule (* = if needed):

No. 1 Yankees vs. No. 5 Royals

• Game 1: Royals at Yankees, October 5, 6:38 PM ET
• Game 2: Royals at Yankees, October 7, 7:38 PM ET
• Game 3: Yankees at Royals, Oct. 9, TBD
• Game 4*: Yankees at Royals, Oct. 10, TBA
• Game 5*: Royals at Yankees, October 12, TBA

No. 2 Guardians vs. No. 6 Tigers

• Game 1: Tigers at Guardians, October 5, 1:08 PM ET
• Game 2: Tigers at Guardians, October 7, 4:08 PM ET
• Game 3: Guardians at Tigers, October 9, TBA
• Game 4*: Guardians at Tigers, October 10, TBA
• Game 5*: Tigers at Guardians, October 12, TBA

No. 1 Dodgers vs. No. 4 San Diego Padres/No. 5 Atlanta Braves

• Game 1: Padres at Dodgers, October 5, 8:38 PM ET
• Game 2: Padres at Dodgers, October 6, 8:03 PM ET
• Game 3: Dodgers at Padres, Oct. 8, TBA
• Game 4*: Dodgers at Padres, October 9, TBD
• Game 5*: Padres at Dodgers, Oct. 11, TBD

No. 2 Phillies vs. No. 3 Milwaukee Brewers/No. 6 New York Mets

• Game 1: Brewers/Mets at Phillies, October 5, 4:08 PM ET
• Game 2: Brewers/Mets at Phillies, October 6, 4:08 PM ET
• Game 3: Phillies at Brewers/Mets, Oct. 8, TBA
• Game 4*: Phillies at Brewers/Mets, October 9, TBA
• Game 5*: Brewers/Mets at Phillies, Oct. 11, TBA

How to view the ALDS, NLDS

ALDS games air on TBS and can be streamed on Max, TBS.com and the TBS app. NLDS games, meanwhile, air on Fox and FS1 and can be streamed on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.

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