MLB postseason is coming fast and there's a lot at stake. Here's everything you should know about how the MLB playoffs work this year:

You could argue that adds another element of suspense though. Perhaps half of this year's squads will not return in 2025, meaning it could be a while before some of these teams get a shot at a World Series title again. Here is the full 2024 MLB postseason schedule and bracket if the postseason were to start today.

Game 1 of the World Series is set for Friday, October 25. The World Series can conclude as early as Game 4, set for Tuesday, October 29, but can bleed into November if the series goes at least six games. Game 7 of the 2024 World Series would be held on Saturday, November 2.

The 2024 World Series will either start on Friday, Oct. 25 or Tuesday, Oct. 22. The start date gets moved up if both the ALCS and NLCS end in five games or less. Got it? Good. Below is the complete schedule for the 2024 postseason. We'll know the Wild Card Series matchups in less than 10 days.

The Braves are at risk of missing the postseason for the first time since 2017. Here's a look at their playoff outlook entering the final stretch of the season.