When Do MLB Playoffs Start in 2025?

The majority of futures placed in the MLB betting markets are focused on the playoffs. Major League Baseball has a uniquely long regular season to find out which teams are going to make the playoffs, presenting its own challenges for front offices, managers, and players. 

When the season begins, some teams are expecting to make the playoffs and reach the World Series. Playing in October is a realistic hope for others, while it’s no more than a pipedream for the rebuilding clubs. 

When Do the MLB Playoffs Start in 2025?

The 2025 MLB playoffs are expected to start on Sept. 29. The final day of the regular season is Sept. 28. 

All four wild-card series begin on the same day, with the four winners of those series progressing to the division series. The ALDS and NLDS will begin once the wild-card winners have been confirmed. 

The four division series winners move into the championship series. Start dates for the division series and championship series are fluid depending on how long the prior lasts. The World Series dates are set in stone, ensuring all teams get at least two days rest before the start of the Fall Classic. 

The benefits of rest – and the risk of players getting rusty if they are left waiting between games – are key factors when making baseball betting decisions at the BetMGM online sportsbook.

How Many MLB Games are in the 2025 Season?

A total of 2,430 games are scheduled for the 2025 regular season. Each team plays 162 regular-season games each year.

The postseason can contain up to 53 games if every series went to a decider. If each series ends in a sweep, only 32 total games will be played.