The stage is set for the highly anticipated 2024 World Series, featuring a thrilling Game 1 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. This clash of historic franchises promises to deliver an electrifying series as both teams vie for the championship title.
The Dodgers have made strategic offseason investments that have paid off, propelling them past the New York Mets and into their 13th World Series appearance, and their fourth since 2017. A standout addition to their roster is star player Shohei Ohtani, whose impressive performance at the plate has significantly impacted the team throughout the season.
Meanwhile, the Yankees, fresh off their victory against the Cleveland Guardians, are eager to capture their 28th championship title, which would be their first since 2009. The team is counting on Aaron Judge to shine in pivotal moments; he reached base in four of the five games during the ALCS. With 2023 AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole taking the mound as their starting pitcher, the Yankees are poised to present their strongest lineup.
As we count down to Game 1 of the 2024 World Series, excitement builds for this epic showdown set to begin on Friday. Here’s a glimpse at the bracket for this much-anticipated clash between two baseball powerhouses.
2024 World Series schedule
New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Best-of-seven series; x - if necessary
Game 1, Friday, Oct. 25: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
Game 2, Saturday, Oct. 26: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
Game 3, Monday, Oct. 28: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 29: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
x-Game 5, Wednesday, Oct. 30: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Yankees - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
x-Game 6, Friday, Nov. 1: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
x-Game 7, Saturday, Nov. 2: New York Yankees vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 8:08 p.m. ET | FOX
MLB postseason bracket
Wild Card Round
American League Championship Wild Card Round
No. 5 Kansas City Royals def. No. 4 Baltimore Orioles, 2-0
No. 6 Detroit Tigers def. No. 3 Houston Astros, 2-0
National League Championship Wild Card Round
No. 4 San Diego Padres def. No. 5 Atlanta Braves, 2-0
No. 6 New York Mets def. No. 3 Milwaukee Brewers, 2-1
Division Round
American League Division Series
No. 1 New York Yankees def. No. 5 Kansas City Royals, 3-1
No. 2 Cleveland Guardians def. No. 6 Detroit Tigers, 3-2
National League Division Series
No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers def. No. 4 San Diego Padres, 3-2
No. 6 New York Mets def. No. 2 Philadelphia Phillies, 3-1
Championship Series
American League Championship Series
No. 1 New York Yankees def. No. 2 Cleveland Guardians, 4-1
National League Championship Series
No. 1 Los Angeles Dodgers def. No. 6 New York Mets, 4-2
2024 MLB postseason schedule and results
Best-of-seven series; all times Eastern
American League Championship Series
Yankees won series 4-1
Game 1: Yankees 5, Guardians 2
Game 2: Yankees 6, Guardians 3
Game 3: Guardians 7, Yankees 5 (10 innings)
Game 4: Yankees 5, Guardians 2
National League Championship Series
Dodgers won series 4-2
Game 1 Dodgers 9, Mets 0
Game 2: Mets 7, Dodgers 3
Game 3: Dodgers 8, Mets 0
Game 4: Dodgers 10, Mets 2
Game 5: Mets 12, Dodgers 6
Game 6: Dodgers 10, Mets 5
