In one week, the World Series will begin.

Th Milwaukee Brewers have their spot in the 2026 Fall Classic as the National League representatives after sweeping the two-time reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series.

Who will the Brewers face?

That's still to be determined as the American League Championship Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians is playing for at least two more games.

The ALCS continues in rainy and windy Cleveland on Friday, Oct. 16, with a Game 4.

The Guardians lead the best-of-seven series, 2-1, after Petey Halpin's go-ahead, two-run home run in the fifth inning fueled Cleveland to a 3-2 win in Game 3.

Here's what to know about the MLB playoff schedule on Oct. 16, including games, start times, where to watch and an updated bracket:

What are the baseball games today?

The Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Guardians start at 7 p.m. in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The National League Championship Series is over, with the Milwaukee Brewers sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-0.

What time is the Rays vs Guardians game today?

Game 4 of the series between the Rays and the Guardians is at 7 p.m. CT Friday, Oct. 16, at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Where to watch MLB playoff games today?

TBS and truTV will televise the Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the ALCS.

Rays vs Guardians playoff schedule, game times

Rays vs Guardians probable pitchers

• Rays' Nick Martinez (15-6, 3.10 ERA in regular season) vs. Guardians' Shawn Armstrong (2-1, 4.58)

Who is in the MLB playoffs?

One team is remaining in the National League and two teams are remaining in the American League (seed in parentheses):

• Milwaukee Brewers (1)

• Tampa Bay Rays (1)

• Cleveland Guardians (2)

MLB playoffs format

MLB playoff bracket

Here's the full bracket for the 2026 MLB playoffs as of Oct. 16:

National League

See the National League results:

NL wild-card round

Best of three, seeds in parentheses

NL Division Series

Best of five

NL Championship Series

Best of seven

American League

See the American League results:

AL wild-card round

Best of three, seeds in parentheses

AL Division Series

Best of five

AL Championship Series

Best of seven

2026 World Series

Best of seven

• AL champion vs. NL champion