The Phillies are in the playoffs: Here’s when, where and how to watch

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The Philadelphia Phillies are in the MLB Playoffs after clinching the National League East Division, and with a roster filled with eight All-Stars, the Fightin’ Phils are looking to snatch the World Series title this “Red October.”

The Phillies also earned a first-round bye, advancing to take on the New York Mets in the NLDS.

When are the games?

Wild Card games for the National League start Oct. 1 and the Division Series begins Oct. 5.

• Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 5 at Citizens Bank Park (Loss)
• Game 2: Sunday, Oct. 6 at Citizens Bank Park (Win)
• Game 3: Tuesday, Oct. 8  at Mets’ Citi Field
• Game 4: Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Mets’ Citi Field
• Game 5: Friday, Oct. 11 at Citizens Bank Park (If necessary)

How to get tickets

Fans who want to watch the games at Citizens Bank Park should register for the chance to purchase tickets.

Where to watch

All Wild Card Series games will be shown on either ABC, ESPN or ESPN2. The NLDS and NLCS will be broadcast on FOX or FS1, while TNT Sports will simulcast the ALDS and ALCS on TBS, truTV and Max. The World Series will be broadcast on FOX, according to MLB.com.

The Fightin’ Phils

The Phillies are anchored by solid performances this year. Kyle Schwarber hit 38 home runs as of Sept. 26, leading the Phillies. Two-time NL MVP, All-Star and first baseman Bryce Harper chipped in 30 homes and 87 RBIs as of Sept. 26, and outfielder Nick Castellanos gave the Phils 23 dingers throughout the season.

On the mound, five Phillies pitchers were named All-Stars this year, including Zach Wheeler, who as of Sept. 26 was third with the lowest ERA (earned run average) throughout the league. Wheeler is also tied for third in most strikeouts.

The Phillies look to win their third World Series this fall after falling short in the 2023 NLCS to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

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.