MLB Postseason 2026 predictions
Key facts
Format
12 teams
Wild Card Series best of 3 · Division Series best of 5 · Championship Series and World Series best of 7
Schedule
09/29 – 11/01
World Series 10/24–11/01
Title favorite
Milwaukee Brewers 83%
Most accurate pro
hithitfar 213%
Who will win the World Series? Title chances
Average of the Polymarket and Kalshi champion markets, updated 10/25 21:35.
| Team | Title chance |
|---|---|
 Milwaukee Brewers | 83% |
 Tampa Bay Rays | 16% |
Bracket & series scores
| Round | Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| AL Wild Card Series | Houston Astros vs Chicago White Sox | Chicago White Sox advance 2:0 |
| AL Wild Card Series | New York Yankees vs Boston Red Sox | New York Yankees advance 2:0 |
| NL Wild Card Series | Atlanta Braves vs Philadelphia Phillies | Atlanta Braves advance 2:1 |
| NL Wild Card Series | San Diego Padres vs Chicago Cubs | San Diego Padres advance 2:0 |
| AL Division Series | Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees | Tampa Bay Rays advance 3:0 |
| AL Division Series | Cleveland Guardians vs Chicago White Sox | Cleveland Guardians advance 3:2 |
| NL Division Series | Milwaukee Brewers vs San Diego Padres | Milwaukee Brewers advance 3:1 |
| NL Division Series | Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves | Los Angeles Dodgers advance 3:1 |
| AL Championship Series | Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians | Tampa Bay Rays advance 4:2 |
| NL Championship Series | Milwaukee Brewers vs Los Angeles Dodgers | Milwaukee Brewers advance 4:0 |
| World Series | Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers | Milwaukee Brewers lead 2:0 |
World Series
10/24 – 11/01
Local time
24/10
25/10
27/10
28/10
29/10
31/10
01/11
Championship Series
10/12 – 10/20
Local time
12/10
13/10
14/10
15/10
16/10
17/10
18/10
20/10
Division Series
10/03 – 10/11
Local time
03/10
04/10
05/10
06/10
07/10
08/10
09/10
11/10
Wild Card Series
09/29 – 10/02
Local time
29/09
30/09
01/10
02/10
Most accurate pros on MLB
| Pro | Hit rate | Settled |
|---|---|---|
| hithitfar | 213% | 39 |
| 0xbada…d874 | 206% | 32 |
| Snipperbet | 154% | 250 |
| fatdog-012 | 147% | 1272 |
| korpalka32 | 144% | 25 |
| james.lancaster | 141% | 22 |
| warmth.praise | 132% | 31 |
| 0xa761…2453 | 129% | 56 |
| modern.earthworm2317 | 126% | 42 |
| polilvika32 | 121% | 48 |
FAQ
Who will win the 2026 World Series?
Prediction-market title chances right now: Milwaukee Brewers 83%, Tampa Bay Rays 16%.
When is the 2026 World Series?
Game 1 is on 2026-10-24; if it goes seven games, Game 7 is on 2026-11-01 (official MLB schedule, UTC dates).
What is the MLB postseason format?
12 teams, six per league. The top two seeds in each league get a bye; the Wild Card Series is best of three, the Division Series best of five, and the League Championship Series and World Series best of seven.
Who has been most accurate on MLB games?
hithitfar 213% (83/39), 0xbada…d874 206% (66/32), Snipperbet 154% (385/250)
Where does this data come from?
Public trades and positions on prediction markets such as Polymarket and Kalshi. Pros are selected by our own multi-dimensional screening; this site only displays data.