The New York Mets pose for a photo after winning Game 4 of the Division Series presented by Booking.com between the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets at Citi Field on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 in New York, New York. The New York Mets won 4-1 and will advance to the NLCS.
It's time for October's final four.
First pitch of the League Championship Series in the Major League Baseball playoffs is only days away.
Two teams have secured their spot in the LCS, both hailing from New York. The New York Mets were first to advance, winning their Division Series matchup over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday. They'll soon head to California for the National League Championship Series, where they'll play the winner of Game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Diego Padres.
In the American League, the New York Yankees eliminated the Kansas City Royals on Thursday to advance. They will host either the Cleveland Guardians or Detroit Tigers, with the winner of Saturday's deciding Game 5 advancing to the American League Championship Series.
Then comes the pennant race finales. Here's how to watch the ALCS and NLCS.
How many games are in the ALCS, NLCS?
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The Championship Series features a best-of-seven format where the higher seed has home-field advantage for Games 1, 2, and, if necessary, 6 and 7.
When does the NLCS start?
The NLCS is scheduled to get underway on Sunday, Oct. 13.
When does the ALCS start?
The ALCS is slated to begin on Monday, Oct. 14.
What is the NLCS schedule?
Here's a full look at the National League Championship Series schedule (* = if necessary):
No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers/No. 4 San Diego Padres vs. No. 6 New York Mets
- Game 1: Mets at Dodgers/Padres, Oct. 13, 8:15 p.m. ET
- Game 2: Mets at Dodgers/Padres, Oct. 14, 4:08 p.m. ET
- Game 3: Dodgers/Padres at Mets, Oct. 16, 8:08 p.m. ET
- Game 4: Dodgers/Padres at Mets, Oct. 17, TBD
- Game 5*: Dodgers/Padres at Mets, Oct. 18, TBD
- Game 6*: Mets at Dodgers/Padres, Oct. 20, TBD
- Game 7*: Mets at Dodgers/Padres, Oct. 21, TBD
What is the ALCS schedule?
Here's a full look at the American League Championship Series schedule (* = if necessary):
No. 1 New York Yankees vs. No. 2 Cleveland Guardians/No. 6 Detroit Tigers
- Game 1: Guardians/Tigers at Yankees, Oct. 14, 7:37 p.m. ET
Game 2: Guardians/Tigers at Yankees, Oct. 15, 7:37 p.m. ET
Game 3: Yankees at Guardians/Tigers, Oct. 17, TBD
Game 4: Yankees at Guardians/Tigers, Oct. 18, TBD
Game 5*: Yankees at Guardians/Tigers, Oct. 19, TBD
Game 6*: Guardians/Tigers at Yankees, Oct. 21, TBD
Game 7*: Guardians/Tigers at Yankees, Oct. 22, TBD
How to watch the NLCS
NLCS games will air across FOX and FS1 and be available to stream on FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.
How to watch the ALCS
ALCS games will air on TBS and be available to stream on Max, TBS.com and the TBS app.
When does the World Series start?
The 2024 World Series is scheduled to begin on Friday, Oct. 25.
What is the World Series schedule?
Here is the full schedule for the World Series (* = if necessary):
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 25
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 26
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 28
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 29
- Game 5*: Wednesday, Oct. 30
- Game 6*: Friday, Nov. 1
- Game 7*: Saturday, Nov. 2
