Guardians Begin MLB Wild Card Playoffs on ESPN, Here’s What to Know
CLEVELAND - The Cleveland Guardians will kick off their 2025 postseason journey against an opponent yet to be determined in the MLB Wild Card Series, with the game broadcast nationally on ESPN. The series marks the Guardians’ third playoff appearance in the last four seasons, continuing a period of competitive baseball for the young team.
This year’s Wild Card Series represents a crucial step for the Guardians as they aim for a deeper playoff run and a potential World Series title. Securing a Wild Card spot demonstrates the team’s resilience and ability to compete in a challenging American League landscape. The outcome of this series will determine whether the Guardians advance to the NLCS, scheduled to begin October 13th, and ultimately, the World Series, slated to start October 24th.
The Guardians finished the regular season with a record that earned them a Wild Card berth. their opponent will be determined by the final standings of the other Wild Card teams and division winners. The Wild Card Series is a best-of-three format, with all games played at the higher seed’s home ballpark.
Here’s a look at the broader postseason schedule:
NLCS Schedule 2025
Best-of-seven series hosted by the better seed.
* Game 1, monday, Oct. 13: NL low at NL high, TBS
* Game 2, Tuesday, Oct. 14: NL low at NL high, TBS
* Game 3, Thursday, Oct. 16: NL high at NL low, TBS
* Game 4, Friday, Oct.17: NL high at NL low, TBS
* Game 5, Saturday, Oct. 18 NL high at NL low, TBS (If necessary)
* Game 6, Monday, Oct. 20: NL low at NL high, TBS (If necessary)
* Game 7, Tuesday, Oct. 21: NL low at NL high,TBS (If necessary)
World Series Schedule 2025
Best-of-seven series hosted by the team with the better record.
* Game 1, Friday, Oct.24: (Low at high),Fox
* Game 2,Saturday,Oct. 25: (Low at high), Fox
* Game 3, Monday, Oct.27: (Low at high), Fox
* Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 28: (Low at high), Fox
* Game 5, wednesday, Oct. 29: (Low at high),Fox (If necessary)
* Game 6,friday,Oct.31: (low at high), Fox (If necessary)
* Game 7, Saturday, Nov. 1: (Low at high),Fox (If necessary)
Contributing: Detroit Free Press,USA TODAY
