MLB Playoffs Season 2023: How to watch, TV schedule, and more

The MLB postseason field has been finalised following the end of the regular season’s 162 games. On Tuesday, October 3, the Wild Card Series, a best-of-three matchup, kicks off the 2023 postseason. The final bracket pairings are the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Texas Rangers, Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Milwaukee Brewers, and Philadelphia Phillies vs. Miami Marlins.

Get set to watch the Wild Card Series of this year. Here’s how to watch the MLB playoffs in 2023, along with the full TV schedule for this week’s Wild Card Series.

How to watch the Wild Card Series in 2023

• Dates: October 3–5.
• Game: MLB Wild Card Series
• TV channel: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
• Streaming: DirecTV, Sling, Hulu, and Fubo

When does the MLB Wild Card Series start?

The Wild Card games for this year begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Next Saturday, October 7, the League Division Series will begin.

The Wild Card games for this year begin on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Next Saturday, October 7, the League Division Series will begin.

What television channel airs the Wild Card games?

Games from the Wild Card Series will air on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2.

How to watch the 2023 Wild Card Series without cable:

The Orange & Blue tier of Sling TV includes 44 more channels in addition to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, and ABC in some locations, all for just $50 for your first month. You can always record your games if you’re concerned about missing any of the MLB action because a Sling subscription also comes with 50 hours of free DVR storage.

Wild Card Series TV schedule:

Tuesday, Oct. 3

• Game 1: No. 4 Rays vs. No. 5 Rangers: 3:08 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 1: No. 3 Twins vs. No. 6 Blue Jays: 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Game 1: No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Diamondbacks: 7:08 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 1: No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 5 Marlins: 8:08 p.m. (ESPN)

Wednesday, Oct. 4

• Game 2: No. 4 Rays vs. No. 5 Rangers: 3:08 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 2: No. 3 Twins vs. No. 6 Blue Jays: 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Game 2: No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Diamondbacks: 7:08 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 2: No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 5 Marlins: 8:08 p.m. (ESPN)

Thursday, Oct. 5

• Game 3*: No. 4 Rays vs. No. 5 Rangers: 3:08 p.m. ET (ABC)
• Game 3*: No. 3 Twins vs. No. 6 Blue Jays: 4:38 p.m. ET (ESPN)
• Game 3*: No. 3 Brewers vs. No. 6 Diamondbacks: 7:08 p.m. (ESPN2)
• Game 3*: No. 4 Phillies vs. No. 5 Marlins: 8:08 p.m. (ESPN)