The Houston Astros won the 2022 World Series. 

 

 

With October comes the close out of the MLB regular season, and the beginning of the MLB postseason, which includes the MLB playoff series. Find out what is different this year, explore the schedule and find out how to watch.

 

2022 MLB World Series

Now that the NL and AL Championship Series have concluded, the 2022 World Series is upon us. The World Series will feature a seven-game series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies and kicks off on Friday, October 28. 

 

How to Watch the MLB World Series

During the MLB postseason, much like the regular season, there are many ways to watch your favorite MLB teams as they battle their way to the World Series. Explore the channels that will be showing the games below.

Regional Sports Lineup – Check local listings

Fox Sports 1 – DIRECTV 219

MLB Network – DIRECTV 213

ESPN – DIRECTV 206

ESPN 2 – DIRECTV 209

Bally Sports – DIRECTV 692

TBS – DIRECTV 247

 

MLB Playoff and World Series Schedule

For 2022, several changes will be implemented to the MLB postseason format including an increase of involved teams to 12 (from 10) and an expanded Wild Card Series (instead of just one game). The Wild Card Series will kick off on Oct. 7. The National League and American League Division Series will start on Oct. 11, the NL and AL Championship Series will start on Oct. 18 and 19 respectively, all culminating on Oct. 28 with the start of The World Series. See all the scheduled games below.

 

 

Teams in the 2022 MLB Postseason

American League

 

National League

 

MLB Postseason Top Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about the MLB postseason.

 

How many teams make the MLB playoffs?

In 2022, there are 12 teams in the MLB playoffs, which is two more than in previous years.

 

How do MLB playoffs work?

This year, a 12-team playoff bracket will consist of six teams from each league – three division winners and three wild-card teams. And instead of previous year’s single elimination wild-card-game, the Wild Card Series will feature a best-of-three bracket.

The Division Series will remain a best-of-five series, using seed rank to determine home-field advantage. The Championship and World Series will include a best-of-seven series with the best record in the regular season given home-field advantage.

 

How many games in MLB playoffs?

There can be as many as 53 games and a minimum of 32 games in the MLB postseason.

 

When do the MLB playoffs start?

  • The Wild Card Series starts on Oct. 7.
  • The Division Series starts on Oct. 11
  • The Championship Series starts on Oct. 18
  • The World Series starts on Oct. 28.

 

Who won the MLB playoffs in 2021?

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Houston Astros in six games in the 2021 World Series.

 

What is the format for the Wild Card Series?

The Wild Card Series is three games over three days. The winners of the Wild Card Series will advance to the Division Series.

 

Where to watch MLB playoffs? 

You can catch MLB playoff games on ABC, FOX, TBS, ESPN, ESPN2, Bally Sports, FS1 and the MLB Network.

 

How to stream MLB playoffs?

The best way to stream the MLB playoffs is with DIRECTV STREAM. Getting all the channels you want in one place is a home run.

 

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