Playoff Baseball at Truist Park—Get Phillies vs. Braves Wild Card Tickets Now
Chris Sale is set to start Game 1 for Atlanta, and the winner will advance to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Division Series.
- On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the Philadelphia Phillies face the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in a best-of-three National League Wild Card series that determines who advances to face the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Fans and observers criticized Major League Baseball for scheduling Game 1 and Game 2 at 2 p.m. ET, arguing the weekday afternoon slots prevent workers and students from attending the playoff games.
- Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale, who posted a 2.08 ERA against Philadelphia this season, will start the opener; Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly counters with left-hander Jesus Luzardo.
- Philadelphia clinched the final postseason spot Sunday after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 7-3, while the Braves enter the series having dominated the season matchup 9-4.
- The series winner advances to the National League Division Series to face the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a potential Game 3 scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JULY 17: Chris Sale #51 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Truist Park on July 17, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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