October Is Coming: 10 Jerseys for the 2026 MLB Pennant Race
Five weeks left. Four divisions up for grabs. Here's what to wear when the playoffs start October 2.
With about five weeks left in the 2026 regular season, the playoff picture is taking shape. The Rays lead the AL East, the White Sox hold the AL Central, and the Astros lead a razor-thin AL West. In the NL, the Braves own the East, the Brewers own the best record in baseball, and the Dodgers are rolling again in the West. The wild-card races are just as tight — Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, Phillies and Padres are all fighting for their lives.
Regular season ends September 27. The wild-card round starts September 29, and the World Series opens October 23. These are the jerseys fans will be wearing for the run — grab yours before the bandwagon sizes are gone.
The Division Leaders
Three jerseys for the three teams sitting on top of the NL, plus the scariest bat in the tightest AL race. When a division leader plays October baseball, its jerseys become the city's uniform.
The Wild-Card Grind
Wild-card teams play the most desperate baseball — and their jerseys carry the most emotion. The Yankees, Phillies and Padres are all in the thick of it, and each has a star whose jersey sells out the moment the team clinches.
The New-Look Jerseys of 2026
Every pennant race needs a jersey people notice. Soto's graphite City Connect gives Mets fans a reason to believe every night at Citi Field, and Baltimore's 2026 City Connect cream is the design every other team wishes it had thought of first.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who's leading the 2026 MLB divisions?
As of late August: the Rays lead the AL East, the White Sox lead the AL Central, the Astros lead the AL West; in the NL, the Braves lead the East, the Brewers have the best record in baseball in the Central, and the Dodgers lead the West.
When do the 2026 MLB playoffs start?
The regular season ends Sunday, September 27. The wild-card round begins Tuesday, September 29, division series start October 3, and the World Series opens Friday, October 23.
Which teams are in the 2026 wild-card race?
In the AL: Yankees, Red Sox, Rangers, Tigers, Orioles and Mariners are all within striking distance. In the NL: Cubs, Phillies, Padres, Diamondbacks, Marlins and Cardinals are battling for three spots.
What's the best jersey to buy for the pennant race?
Grab a jersey for a team already in playoff position (Dodgers, Braves, Brewers, Yankees) — those are guaranteed October wear. City Connect jerseys (Padres, Orioles, Phillies, Mets) are the ones that sell out first once the postseason starts.
When should I order to have it before the playoffs?
Order before the first week of September. Custom and Limited jerseys take longer to fulfill, and popular playoff sizes sell through in the final weeks of the regular season.
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