ALCS on TV — 2026 Schedule
Every 2026 American League Championship Series game, with first pitch and where to watch. All times US Eastern; switch to your local time on the full schedule.
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| Mon Oct 12 | TBD | AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 1 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Tue Oct 13 | TBD | AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 2 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Thu Oct 15 | TBD | AL Higher Seed at AL Lower Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 3 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Fri Oct 16 | TBD | AL Higher Seed at AL Lower Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 4 | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Sat Oct 17 | TBD | AL Higher Seed at AL Lower Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 5 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Mon Oct 19 | TBD | AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 6 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
| Tue Oct 20 | TBD | AL Lower Seed at AL Higher Seed Ballpark TBD · AL Championship Series Game 7 (if necessary) | TBS/HBO MAX ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What channel is the ALCS on?
The 2026 ALCS airs on TBS. TBS is on most cable, satellite and live-TV streaming packages (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, DirecTV Stream); simultaneous games move to truTV, and every game also streams on HBO Max.
What time is the next ALCS game?
First-pitch times for the ALCS haven't been announced yet. MLB sets them as the bracket fills in, and this page updates as soon as they are.
Who is playing in the ALCS?
The ALCS matchup is set once the previous round finishes. Until then the schedule lists the seeds.
When is the 2026 ALCS?
The ALCS runs from Monday, October 12 to Tuesday, October 20, with the last games played only if needed.
How can I stream the ALCS without cable?
Every TBS playoff game streams live on HBO Max, and TBS and truTV are carried by live-TV streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling and DirecTV Stream.
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