MLB last year said Game 1 would move up from Oct. 25 to Oct. 22 if the LCS ended by Oct. 19, when both leagues were scheduled to be through Game 5.

MLB last year said Game 1 would move up from Oct. 25 to Oct. 22 if the LCS ended by Oct. 19, when both leagues were scheduled to be through Game 5.

The Division Series will have the familiar format of the higher seed home for Games 1 and 2, and, if necessary, Game 5. AL Division Series also will start Oct. 4-5 followed by travel day and ...

MLB drops plan to start World Series early if both League Championship Series end by Game 5 By The Associated Press | Posted - Aug. 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

Major League Baseball has decided to start this year's World Series on Oct. 24. MLB introduced a flexible schedule last year ...