Tigers Playoff Schedule 2025: Wild-Card Round Dates and Full MLB Postseason Bracket

The Detroit Tigers are officially in the 2025 MLB postseason despite a late-season collapse. Detroit clinched a wild-card spot on Saturday with a 2-1 win over the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The victory ended a two-week slump that saw the Tigers lose 12 of 14 games, including eight straight to close the regular-season week.

The Tigers’ late struggles cost them a first-round bye and may also keep them from winning their first American League Central Division title since 2014. Still, they secured enough wins early in the season to make the playoffs. The wild-card round begins Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Detroit Tigers Playoff Schedule and Key Dates

Major League Baseball will confirm exact game times and TV channels after the regular season ends Sunday night. However, the full schedule of postseason dates is already set. The wild-card series is best-of-three, followed by the ALDS (best-of-five), ALCS (best-of-seven), and the World Series (best-of-seven).

Wild-Card Round (Best-of-3)
Tuesday, Sept. 30 — AL Wild-Card Game 1 (ESPN platforms)
Wednesday, Oct. 1 — AL Wild-Card Game 2 (ESPN platforms)
Thursday, Oct. 2 — AL Wild-Card Game 3, if necessary (ESPN platforms)

American League Division Series (Best-of-5)
Saturday, Oct. 4 — ALDS Game 1 (Fox/FS1)
Sunday, Oct. 5 — ALDS Game 2 (Fox/FS1)
Tuesday, Oct. 7 — ALDS Game 3 (Fox/FS1)
Wednesday, Oct. 8 — ALDS Game 4, if necessary (Fox/FS1)
Friday, Oct. 10 — ALDS Game 5, if necessary (Fox/FS1)

National League Division Series (Best-of-5)
Saturday, Oct. 4 — NLDS Game 1 (TBS)
Monday, Oct. 6 — NLDS Game 2 (TBS)
Wednesday, Oct. 8 — NLDS Game 3 (TBS)
Thursday, Oct. 9 — NLDS Game 4, if necessary (TBS)
Saturday, Oct. 11 — NLDS Game 5, if necessary (TBS)

American League Championship Series (Best-of-7)
Sunday, Oct. 12 — ALCS Game 1 (Fox/FS1)
Monday, Oct. 13 — ALCS Game 2 (Fox/FS1)

National League Championship Series (Best-of-7)
Monday, Oct. 13 — NLCS Game 1 (TBS)

World Series (Best-of-7)
Game 1 — Friday, Oct. 24 (Fox)
Game 2 — Saturday, Oct. 25 (Fox)
Game 3 — Monday, Oct. 27 (Fox)
Game 4 — Tuesday, Oct. 28 (Fox)
Game 5 — Wednesday, Oct. 29 (if necessary, Fox)
Game 6 — Friday, Oct. 31 (if necessary, Fox)
Game 7 — Saturday, Nov. 1 (if necessary, Fox)

The American League playoff picture as of Saturday: Blue Jays (93-68), Mariners (90-70), Tigers (87-74), Yankees (93-68), Red Sox (88-73), and Guardians (86-74). Detroit’s final seeding could change depending on Sunday’s results.

What This Means for Tigers Fans and the Postseason

The Tigers’ wild-card berth marks their first playoff appearance in years. Losing the division lead stings, but Detroit still has a chance to advance. Fans can prepare for a quick-turnaround series starting Sept. 30, likely on the road unless late standings shift.

Detroit’s pitching depth, including Kyle Montero and reliever Tyler Holton, will be critical in a best-of-three format. Managerial strategy will also matter because one early loss can swing the series. If the Tigers win, they will advance to face one of the top two AL seeds, the Toronto Blue Jays or Seattle Mariners.

The Tigers playoff schedule gives fans a clear timeline to plan viewing and travel. With the wild-card round starting Sept. 30, every game will be crucial for Detroit’s hopes to reach the ALDS and beyond.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: When do the Tigers start the 2025 MLB playoffs?

The Detroit Tigers begin the wild-card round on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

Q2: How many games are in the MLB wild-card series?

The wild-card round is a best-of-three series. The first two games are guaranteed, and a Game 3 is played if needed.

Q3: Who are the top AL seeds in 2025?

The Toronto Blue Jays and Seattle Mariners are the top two seeds in the American League.

Q4: Where will the Tigers play the wild-card round?

The location depends on final standings. The higher-seeded team hosts all games in the wild-card series.

Q5: When is the 2025 World Series?

The World Series begins on Friday, October 24, and could run through Saturday, November 1, if seven games are needed.