The 2026 MLB Playoffs continue today, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, with four Wild Card Series games scheduled across the American League and National League.
Baseball fans have a full day of postseason action ahead, beginning with the Philadelphia Phillies vs. Atlanta Braves and concluding with the Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres. The schedule also features the Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees in one of baseball’s biggest rivalries.
Here is the complete MLB schedule for today, including start times and where to watch each game.
MLB Games Today – Wednesday, September 30, 2026
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV/Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| 2:00 PM | Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves | NBC / Peacock |
| 5:00 PM | Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros | Peacock / NBCSN |
| 8:00 PM | Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees | NBC / Peacock |
| 10:00 PM | Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres | Peacock / NBCSN |
Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00 PM ET
The first MLB playoff game of the day features the Philadelphia Phillies visiting the Atlanta Braves in an NL Wild Card matchup.
Atlanta enters Game 2 after winning the opening game of the series, putting Philadelphia in a must-win situation to extend its postseason run.
Game: Philadelphia Phillies at Atlanta Braves
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM ET
TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00 PM ET
The postseason continues in Houston as the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros.
Chicago took Game 1 of the Wild Card Series and has an opportunity to close out the matchup Wednesday. Houston will need a victory to force a deciding Game 3.
Game: Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 5:00 PM ET
TV: NBCSN
Streaming: Peacock
Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00 PM ET
One of MLB’s most recognizable rivalries takes center stage in prime time when the Boston Red Sox visit the New York Yankees.
New York won Game 1 and can advance with another victory. Boston, meanwhile, needs to even the series to keep its 2026 World Series hopes alive.
Game: Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM ET
TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00 PM ET
Wednesday’s MLB playoff schedule concludes on the West Coast with the Chicago Cubs taking on the San Diego Padres.
San Diego captured Game 1 and enters Wednesday with a chance to finish the series at home. The Cubs need a Game 2 victory to force a winner-take-all third game.
Game: Chicago Cubs at San Diego Padres
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 PM ET
TV: NBCSN
Streaming: Peacock
Are There MLB Playoff Games Today?
Yes. There are four MLB playoff games scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
All four games are part of the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series, with postseason baseball running from the afternoon through late Wednesday night.
What Time Do MLB Games Start Today?
Today’s MLB action begins at 2:00 PM ET with Phillies-Braves. Additional games begin at 5:00 PM ET, 8:00 PM ET and 10:00 PM ET.
That gives baseball fans roughly 10 hours of potential postseason action across four Wild Card matchups.
Where to Watch MLB Games Today
The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series can be watched across NBC, NBCSN and Peacock, depending on the matchup.
Wednesday’s schedule is particularly important because every series enters Game 2. The Braves, White Sox, Yankees and Padres each have an opportunity to advance, while the Phillies, Astros, Red Sox and Cubs are trying to extend their seasons.
2026 MLB Wild Card Games Today
Here is today’s schedule at a glance:
2:00 PM ET: Phillies at Braves
5:00 PM ET: White Sox at Astros
8:00 PM ET: Red Sox at Yankees
10:00 PM ET: Cubs at Padres
With four postseason games and potential elimination scenarios throughout the day, Wednesday, September 30, 2026, is one of the busiest days on the MLB playoff calendar.