The Milwaukee Brewers are gearing up for the 2025 postseason as they enter the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years. As the champions of the National League Central Division, the team aims for its first series win since 2018. This year, the Brewers finished with the best record in Major League Baseball, earning them home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
2025 Brewers Playoff Schedule
The Brewers’ playoff journey kicks off on Saturday, October 4, in the National League Division Series (NLDS). Their performance in the regular season has led to high expectations, as they hope to repeat the success of 2018, when they last made a significant playoff run.
MLB Postseason Overview
Other teams are also competing in the postseason. Eight squads kicked off the playoffs with wild-card games, and winners will advance to the divisional series scheduled later this month.
Complete NLDS Schedule for Brewers
- Game 1: Saturday, Oct. 4, at Milwaukee, Time: 1 p.m. or 8 p.m.
- Game 2: Monday, Oct. 6, at Milwaukee
- Game 3: Wednesday, Oct. 8, at NL 4/5
- Game 4 (if necessary): Thursday, Oct. 9, at NL 5/5
- Game 5 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 11, at Milwaukee
Key Dates for Other Teams
Other notable playoff games are taking place concurrently:
- AL Wild Card Series
- Game 1: Detroit 2, Cleveland 1 (Detroit leads series 1-0)
- Game 2: Cleveland 6, Detroit 1 (Series tied 1-1)
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 2, at 2:08 p.m.
- NL Wild Card Series
- Game 1: Chicago 3, San Diego 1 (Chicago leads series 1-0)
- Game 2: San Diego 3, Chicago 0 (Series tied 1-1)
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4:08 p.m.
Upcoming Championship Series and World Series
Following the divisional series, the AL and NL Championship Series (ALCS and NLCS) will take place. The World Series is scheduled to start on October 24.
Important Playoff Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| ALCS Game 1 | October 12 |
| NLCS Game 1 | October 13 |
| World Series Game 1 | October 24 |
As the Brewers look ahead to their postseason challenges, fans are hopeful that this will be the year they break through to the World Series once again.
