Phillies get an early start on ‘Red October’ after clinching the NL East. Here’s how to watch the playoffs

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The Philadelphia Phillies have officially clinched their second straight National League East Division title, meaning playoff baseball is right around the corner.

After finishing the 2025 season with a 96-66 record, the Phillies will enjoy some time off after locking the No. 2 seed in the National League, sending them straight to the Division Series. But to make sure the team stays fresh, players will compete in an intrasquad game Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Citizens Bank Park. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to charity.

The Phillies will be looking to add more flags to the Citizens Bank Park outfield this fall, including an additional NL Pennant and, ultimately, a World Series victory.

How to watch this year’s ‘Red October’

All playoff games will be nationally televised on ABC, ESPN, TBS and FS1, with the World Series being broadcast on Fox.

• NLDS Game 1: Dodgers at Phillies | Saturday, Oct. 4 | 6:38 p.m. on TBS
• NLDS Game 2: Dodgers at Phillies | Monday, Oct. 6 | 6:08 p.m. on TBS
• NLDS Game 3: Phillies at Dodgers | Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 9:08 p.m. on TBS
• NLDS Game 4*: Phillies at Dodgers | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 6:08 p.m. on TBS
• NLDS Game 5*: Dodgers at Phillies | Saturday, Oct. 11 | 8:08 p.m. on TBS

*If necessary

How to get tickets

Fans who want to attend a game in person at Citizens Bank Park can register for the opportunity to buy tickets.

Phillies bring a stacked team to the playoffs for the fourth straight year

This year’s Fighting Phils are led by All-Star Game MVP Kyle Schwarber, the league leader in RBIs and second in the league in home runs.

Supporting the man responsible for Schwarbombs includes two-time MVP Bryce Harper, NL batting champion, three-time All-Star and World Series winner Trea Turner, as well as multiple Phillies All-Stars from last year: Alec Bohm, Ranger Suárez and Cristopher Sánchez.

Notable absences from the playoff roster include ace pitcher Zack Wheeler, who is out for the rest of the season after being diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome. The bullpen was also dealt a blow earlier this year after reliever José Alvarado was suspended for the entire postseason after failing a drug test for receiving external testosterone.

The Phillies look to win their third World Series this fall, adding to their 1980 and 2008 titles.

In 2022, fans stormed Broad Street when the Phils won the NL Pennant after defeating the San Diego Padres. Philadelphia ultimately lost to the Houston Astros in the World Series in six games.