MLB Announces Philadelphia as Host City for 2025 Playoff Games
PHILADELPHIA, PA – September 24, 2025 – Major League Baseball today announced that Philadelphia will host playoff games in 2025, marking the frist time the city will serve as a postseason hub. The decision, revealed earlier today, designates Philadelphia as one of the locations for the MLB Playoffs, bringing a notable sporting event to the city and perhaps boosting the local economy.
This selection underscores MLB’s evolving playoff format, introduced in 2022, wich includes designated host cities for early-round playoff series.The initiative aims to create a more energized postseason atmosphere and provide fans with an enhanced playoff experience. Philadelphia joins other cities previously selected as hosts, including Atlanta, Arlington (Texas), Houston, and Tampa Bay. The specific teams and series that will be played in Philadelphia are yet to be steadfast, contingent on team performance throughout the regular season. this announcement provides a substantial opportunity for the city to showcase its passionate fanbase and robust infrastructure on a national stage.
