{"content_id":"4vhbswefo4","slug":"2026-kbo-wild-card-october-14-schedule","locale":"en","schema_type":"Article","category":"news","category_name":"News","title":"2026 KBO Wild Card Schedule and How to Watch on October 14","summary":"The 2026 KBO Wild Card series begins on October 14 (South Korea) at the regular-season fourth-place team's home stadium. The fourth-place team advances with a win or a tie in one game, while the fifth-place team must win both games.","sponsorship_disclosure":null,"affiliate_disclosure":null,"commerce_disclosure":null,"author":{"name":"Injoys Editorial Team","url":"https://injoys.com/ko/about"},"key_points":["Game 1 of the Wild Card series is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026.","All games, up to a maximum of two, will be played at the regular-season fourth-place team's home stadium.","The fourth-place team advances to the semi-playoffs with one win or a tie.","The fifth-place team must win both games to advance to the semi-playoffs.","Check the official KBO game schedule for the final matchup, game times, and broadcast listings."],"content_markdown":"The 2026 KBO Wild Card schedule begins with Game 1 on **Wednesday, October 14**. The games will be played at the home ballpark of the team that finished 4th in the regular season. The 4th-place team advances to the semi-playoffs with a win or a tie. The 5th-place team must win both games.\n\nThe schedule and game format in this article are based on KBO's announcement of October 7, 2026.\n\n## Game 1 date and venue\n\nThe first game is scheduled for October 14, 2026. The ballpark will be determined by which team finishes 4th in the regular season. Even if Game 2 is needed, the series will not move to the 5th-place team's home ballpark.\n\n| Item | Details |\n| --- | --- |\n| Competition | 2026 KBO postseason Wild Card series |\n| Game 1 date | Wednesday, October 14, 2026 |\n| Matchup | Teams finishing 4th and 5th in the regular season |\n| Venue | Both games at the 4th-place team's home ballpark |\n| Number of games | At most 2 |\n| Condition for Game 2 | The 5th-place team wins Game 1 |\n| Specific teams and start times | Check the KBO schedule for final details |\n| Broadcasts | Check the TV and radio listings on the KBO schedule |\n\nThe October 7 announcement of the postseason opening does not name the teams in the matchup. This article does not treat team names appearing in search summaries as a confirmed matchup. For viewing details, use the latest schedule for each game.\n\n## What is the Wild Card series?\n\nThe Wild Card series determines which of the 4th- and 5th-place teams advances to the semi-playoffs. Their paths to advancement differ because of their regular-season standings. They do not start on equal footing in a race to two wins.\n\nKBO's “2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Opens October 14” states:\n\n\u003e The Wild Card series consists of at most 2 games.\n\nThe semi-playoffs and playoffs are each best-of-five series. The Korean Series is best of seven. The treatment of ties in the Wild Card series differs from that in other series. [KBO postseason announcement](https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183)\n\n## KBO Wild Card advancement conditions\n\nThe 4th-place team advances if it wins or ties a game. The 5th-place team needs **2 wins**. The table below sets out possible outcomes under the rules, not actual results.\n\n| Game 1 result | Game 2 result | Team advancing to the semi-playoffs |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 4th-place team wins | Not played | 4th-place team |\n| Tie | Not played | 4th-place team |\n| 5th-place team wins | 4th-place team wins | 4th-place team |\n| 5th-place team wins | Tie | 4th-place team |\n| 5th-place team wins | 5th-place team wins | 5th-place team |\n\nA win in the first game does not secure advancement for the 5th-place team. It keeps the contest going to Game 2. Even if the 4th-place team loses the first game, it can secure advancement in the next one.\n\n## What to watch for in extra innings and ties\n\nGames can go to **at most 15 innings**. If the score is still tied after the 15th inning, the game is declared a tie. In the Wild Card series, that tie sends the 4th-place team to the semi-playoffs.\n\n- The key question in the first game is whether the 5th-place team wins and forces another game.\n- The 5th-place team also needs a win in Game 2.\n- In a close game, watch the innings remaining as well as the score difference.\n\nDo not read a tie as simply postponing the decision. The rules for extra games after ties in other series do not apply either. This difference is specified in the extra-innings rules in KBO's announcement of the postseason opening. [KBO extra-innings and tie rules](https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183)\n\n## Distinguishing remaining regular-season games from rain-related changes\n\nSome remaining regular-season games may be played after the postseason begins. KBO allows remaining games to be scheduled for teams not involved in that series. Do not classify every game as a postseason game based on its date alone.\n\nA game that cannot start because of rain is moved to the next day. If a game is interrupted after it starts, suspended-game rules apply. The game is paused and resumed later.\n\n| Situation | How to interpret the schedule or result |\n| --- | --- |\n| Games involving other teams appear after the postseason begins | Check whether they are remaining regular-season games |\n| A game is not played because of rain or other conditions | Check the revised date |\n| A game is paused after it starts | Distinguish it from a tie and check when play will resume |\n| The 4th-place team wins or ties Game 1 | Game 2 is no longer needed |\n\nNo-game rulings and rain-shortened games do not apply in the 2026 postseason. An interrupted game should not immediately be interpreted as a tie either. When planning to attend, check the game's status as well as its date. [KBO guidance on rain delays and remaining games](https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183)\n\n## Comparing ways to watch and attend\n\nFor broadcasts, check the schedule for each game. For attending in person, check the separate ticket announcement. The KBO schedule lists start times, ballparks, and TV and radio coverage. Do not assume a particular broadcaster or ticket price without checking.\n\n| How to follow the game | Information to check | Where to check |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Watch on TV | Start time and broadcast channel | TV listing on the KBO schedule |\n| Listen on radio | Whether the game has radio coverage | Radio listing on the KBO schedule |\n| Attend in person | Ballpark, ticket sales start time, seat prices, official seller | Ticket announcements for the game from KBO and the participating clubs |\n\nKBO's general ticket guide lists sellers by club. That list alone cannot confirm the seller for this game. Use the seller named in the postseason ticket announcement. [KBO ticket guide](https://www.koreabaseball.com/Kbo/League/Map.aspx)\n\nTo check the final schedule, follow these steps.\n\n1. Open the game schedule and results under Schedule and Results on the KBO website.\n2. Set the year and month to October 2026.\n3. Check the competition category and the teams, start time, and ballpark for the game.\n4. Check the TV and radio listings along with any notices of rain-related changes.\n\nEven for games on the same date, check the competition category first. If information does not appear in the table, reset the selection options. Check each game through the [official KBO schedule](https://www.koreabaseball.com/Schedule/Schedule.aspx?month=10\u0026year=2026).\n\n## Frequently asked questions\n\n### Will both games be played?\n\nNot necessarily. Game 2 is played only if the 5th-place team wins the first game. If the 4th-place team wins or ties, the series ends after the first game.\n\n### Does the 5th-place team advance with 1 win and 1 tie?\n\nNo. The 5th-place team needs two wins. If a tie follows its first win, the 4th-place team advances.\n\n### Is Game 2 played at the 5th-place team's home ballpark?\n\nGame 2 is also played at the 4th-place team's home ballpark. The teams do not alternate home ballparks. The venue rule is the same whether or not Game 2 is needed.\n\n### Where can I check the start time and ticket prices?\n\nCheck the official KBO schedule for the start time. For ticket prices, use the official sales announcement for that game. Do not use regular-season prices as postseason prices.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 KBO Wild Card schedule begins with Game 1 on \u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, October 14\u003c/strong\u003e. The games will be played at the home ballpark of the team that finished 4th in the regular season. The 4th-place team advances to the semi-playoffs with a win or a tie. The 5th-place team must win both games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe schedule and game format in this article are based on KBO's announcement of October 7, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#game-1-date-and-venue\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"game-1-date-and-venue\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eGame 1 date and venue\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first game is scheduled for October 14, 2026. The ballpark will be determined by which team finishes 4th in the regular season. Even if Game 2 is needed, the series will not move to the 5th-place team's home ballpark.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eCompetition\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003e2026 KBO postseason Wild Card series\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eGame 1 date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eWednesday, October 14, 2026\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eMatchup\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eTeams finishing 4th and 5th in the regular season\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eVenue\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eBoth games at the 4th-place team's home ballpark\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eNumber of games\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eAt most 2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eCondition for Game 2\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eThe 5th-place team wins Game 1\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eSpecific teams and start times\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eCheck the KBO schedule for final details\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Item\"\u003eBroadcasts\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Details\"\u003eCheck the TV and radio listings on the KBO schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe October 7 announcement of the postseason opening does not name the teams in the matchup. This article does not treat team names appearing in search summaries as a confirmed matchup. For viewing details, use the latest schedule for each game.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-is-the-wild-card-series\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-is-the-wild-card-series\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat is the Wild Card series?\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Card series determines which of the 4th- and 5th-place teams advances to the semi-playoffs. Their paths to advancement differ because of their regular-season standings. They do not start on equal footing in a race to two wins.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKBO's “2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Opens October 14” states:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Card series consists of at most 2 games.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003c/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe semi-playoffs and playoffs are each best-of-five series. The Korean Series is best of seven. The treatment of ties in the Wild Card series differs from that in other series. \u003ca href=\"https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183\"\u003eKBO postseason announcement\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#kbo-wild-card-advancement-conditions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"kbo-wild-card-advancement-conditions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eKBO Wild Card advancement conditions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4th-place team advances if it wins or ties a game. The 5th-place team needs \u003cstrong\u003e2 wins\u003c/strong\u003e. The table below sets out possible outcomes under the rules, not actual results.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGame 1 result\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGame 2 result\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTeam advancing to the semi-playoffs\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 1 result\"\u003e4th-place team wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 2 result\"\u003eNot played\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Team advancing to the semi-playoffs\"\u003e4th-place team\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 1 result\"\u003eTie\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 2 result\"\u003eNot played\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Team advancing to the semi-playoffs\"\u003e4th-place team\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 1 result\"\u003e5th-place team wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 2 result\"\u003e4th-place team wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Team advancing to the semi-playoffs\"\u003e4th-place team\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 1 result\"\u003e5th-place team wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 2 result\"\u003eTie\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Team advancing to the semi-playoffs\"\u003e4th-place team\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 1 result\"\u003e5th-place team wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Game 2 result\"\u003e5th-place team wins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Team advancing to the semi-playoffs\"\u003e5th-place team\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA win in the first game does not secure advancement for the 5th-place team. It keeps the contest going to Game 2. Even if the 4th-place team loses the first game, it can secure advancement in the next one.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#what-to-watch-for-in-extra-innings-and-ties\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"what-to-watch-for-in-extra-innings-and-ties\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhat to watch for in extra innings and ties\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGames can go to \u003cstrong\u003eat most 15 innings\u003c/strong\u003e. If the score is still tied after the 15th inning, the game is declared a tie. In the Wild Card series, that tie sends the 4th-place team to the semi-playoffs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe key question in the first game is whether the 5th-place team wins and forces another game.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 5th-place team also needs a win in Game 2.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a close game, watch the innings remaining as well as the score difference.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not read a tie as simply postponing the decision. The rules for extra games after ties in other series do not apply either. This difference is specified in the extra-innings rules in KBO's announcement of the postseason opening. \u003ca href=\"https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183\"\u003eKBO extra-innings and tie rules\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#distinguishing-remaining-regular-season-games-from-rain-related-changes\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"distinguishing-remaining-regular-season-games-from-rain-related-changes\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDistinguishing remaining regular-season games from rain-related changes\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome remaining regular-season games may be played after the postseason begins. KBO allows remaining games to be scheduled for teams not involved in that series. Do not classify every game as a postseason game based on its date alone.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA game that cannot start because of rain is moved to the next day. If a game is interrupted after it starts, suspended-game rules apply. The game is paused and resumed later.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSituation\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to interpret the schedule or result\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eGames involving other teams appear after the postseason begins\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the schedule or result\"\u003eCheck whether they are remaining regular-season games\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA game is not played because of rain or other conditions\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the schedule or result\"\u003eCheck the revised date\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eA game is paused after it starts\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the schedule or result\"\u003eDistinguish it from a tie and check when play will resume\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Situation\"\u003eThe 4th-place team wins or ties Game 1\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to interpret the schedule or result\"\u003eGame 2 is no longer needed\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo-game rulings and rain-shortened games do not apply in the 2026 postseason. An interrupted game should not immediately be interpreted as a tie either. When planning to attend, check the game's status as well as its date. \u003ca href=\"https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183\"\u003eKBO guidance on rain delays and remaining games\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#comparing-ways-to-watch-and-attend\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"comparing-ways-to-watch-and-attend\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eComparing ways to watch and attend\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor broadcasts, check the schedule for each game. For attending in person, check the separate ticket announcement. The KBO schedule lists start times, ballparks, and TV and radio coverage. Do not assume a particular broadcaster or ticket price without checking.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHow to follow the game\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInformation to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhere to check\u003c/th\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to follow the game\"\u003eWatch on TV\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eStart time and broadcast channel\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003eTV listing on the KBO schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to follow the game\"\u003eListen on radio\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eWhether the game has radio coverage\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003eRadio listing on the KBO schedule\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"How to follow the game\"\u003eAttend in person\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Information to check\"\u003eBallpark, ticket sales start time, seat prices, official seller\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-label=\"Where to check\"\u003eTicket announcements for the game from KBO and the participating clubs\u003c/td\u003e\n\u003c/tr\u003e\n\u003c/tbody\u003e\n\u003c/table\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKBO's general ticket guide lists sellers by club. That list alone cannot confirm the seller for this game. Use the seller named in the postseason ticket announcement. \u003ca href=\"https://www.koreabaseball.com/Kbo/League/Map.aspx\"\u003eKBO ticket guide\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo check the final schedule, follow these steps.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the game schedule and results under Schedule and Results on the KBO website.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the year and month to October 2026.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the competition category and the teams, start time, and ballpark for the game.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the TV and radio listings along with any notices of rain-related changes.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven for games on the same date, check the competition category first. If information does not appear in the table, reset the selection options. Check each game through the \u003ca href=\"https://www.koreabaseball.com/Schedule/Schedule.aspx?month=10\u0026amp;year=2026\"\u003eofficial KBO schedule\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#will-both-games-be-played\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"will-both-games-be-played\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWill both games be played?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot necessarily. Game 2 is played only if the 5th-place team wins the first game. If the 4th-place team wins or ties, the series ends after the first game.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#does-the-5th-place-team-advance-with-1-win-and-1-tie\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"does-the-5th-place-team-advance-with-1-win-and-1-tie\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eDoes the 5th-place team advance with 1 win and 1 tie?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The 5th-place team needs two wins. If a tie follows its first win, the 4th-place team advances.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#is-game-2-played-at-the-5th-place-teams-home-ballpark\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"is-game-2-played-at-the-5th-place-teams-home-ballpark\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eIs Game 2 played at the 5th-place team's home ballpark?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGame 2 is also played at the 4th-place team's home ballpark. The teams do not alternate home ballparks. The venue rule is the same whether or not Game 2 is needed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#where-can-i-check-the-start-time-and-ticket-prices\" class=\"anchor\" id=\"where-can-i-check-the-start-time-and-ticket-prices\"\u003e\u003c/a\u003eWhere can I check the start time and ticket prices?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the official KBO schedule for the start time. For ticket prices, use the official sales announcement for that game. Do not use regular-season prices as postseason prices.\u003c/p\u003e\n","tags":["Sports broadcasting","Ticket Booking","KBO"],"faqs":[{"question":"When is Game 1 of the 2026 KBO Wild Card Series?","answer":"According to KBO's October 7, 2026 announcement, Game 1 is scheduled for Wednesday, October 14. Check the official game schedule for changes due to rain or other factors."},{"question":"Where is the Wild Card Series played?","answer":"The series has up to two games, both held at the home stadium of the team that finishes fourth in the regular season. Game 2 does not move to the fifth-place team's home stadium."},{"question":"What does the fourth-place team need to do to advance to the Semi-Playoffs?","answer":"It advances if it wins or ties either of the two games. If it meets that condition in Game 1, Game 2 is not played."},{"question":"Can the fifth-place team advance by winning only the first game?","answer":"Winning the first game alone is not enough. It must win both games to advance to the Semi-Playoffs."},{"question":"What happens if the fifth-place team wins the first game and ties the next?","answer":"The fourth-place team advances to the Semi-Playoffs. The fifth-place team's record of 1 win and 1 tie does not meet the requirements to advance."},{"question":"How many innings can a game go in extra innings?","answer":"Postseason games in 2026 can go to a maximum of 15 innings. If the score is still tied after the 15th inning, the game ends in a tie."},{"question":"Is a game suspended by rain also a tie?","answer":"A rain suspension is different from a tie. In the 2026 postseason, suspended-game rules apply when a game is interrupted."},{"question":"Are there no regular-season games at all during the postseason?","answer":"Remaining regular-season games involving teams not part of the series in question may be played. Check the type of competition as well as the date on the schedule."},{"question":"Where can I check the final matchups and broadcast channels?","answer":"You can check the game schedule and results under Schedule and Results on the KBO website. Check the team names, time, stadium, and TV and radio listings for the game."},{"question":"Can I buy tickets from the same place I use for regular-season games?","answer":"Do not rely solely on the general list of team ticket sellers to determine where postseason tickets are sold. Check the ticket announcements for that game from KBO and the participating teams for the seller and prices."}],"sources":[{"url":"https://www.koreabaseball.com/MediaNews/Notice/View.aspx?bdSe=12183","title":"KBO, 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Opens October 14, October 7, 2026","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.koreabaseball.com/Schedule/Schedule.aspx?month=10\u0026year=2026","title":"KBO Game Schedule and Results","type":"source"},{"url":"https://www.koreabaseball.com/Kbo/League/Map.aspx","title":"KBO Ticket Information, Admission Prices and Ticketing Sites by Team","type":"source"}],"images":[{"id":1736,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjY1MDEsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--beaf5a9b6f9b48e74fb58c1ce34ae9d8dbeab603/ai-6b2d27cf.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"가을 야구장에서 남색 재킷을 입은 관중이 그라운드에서 몸을 푸는 선수들을 바라본다.","caption":"와일드카드 결정전은 10월 14일 정규시즌 4위 팀의 홈구장에서 시작한다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A fan in a navy jacket watches players warm up on a baseball field in autumn.","caption":"The wildcard series begins October 14 at the fourth-place team's home stadium.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"秋の球場で、紺色の上着を着た観客がグラウンドで準備する選手たちを見つめる。","caption":"ワイルドカード決定戦は10月14日にレギュラーシーズン4位チームの本拠地で始まる。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Un aficionado con chaqueta azul marino observa a los jugadores calentar en un estadio de béisbol otoñal.","caption":"La serie de comodín comienza el 14 de octubre en el estadio del equipo que termine cuarto.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Penonton berjaket biru tua menyaksikan pemain melakukan pemanasan di stadion bisbol pada musim gugur.","caption":"Seri wild card dimulai 14 Oktober di stadion kandang tim peringkat keempat.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Torcedor de casaco azul-marinho observa jogadores se aquecerem num estádio de beisebol no outono.","caption":"A série de wild card começa em 14 de outubro no estádio do quarto colocado.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"秋天的棒球場上，一名穿深藍色外套的球迷望著在場內熱身的球員。","caption":"外卡決定戰將於10月14日在例行賽第四名球隊的主場開打。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Ein Fan in dunkelblauer Jacke sieht Spielern beim Aufwärmen in einem herbstlichen Baseballstadion zu.","caption":"Die Wildcard-Serie beginnt am 14. Oktober im Heimstadion des Viertplatzierten.","description":null}}},{"id":1737,"url":"https://injoys.com/rails/active_storage/blobs/proxy/eyJfcmFpbHMiOnsiZGF0YSI6MjY1MDcsInB1ciI6ImJsb2JfaWQifX0=--dda70c895d2b6b82173c7290e8f57f0fd2a51c0a/ai-d2239123.webp","is_representative":false,"generation_method":"ai_photo","license":"ai_generated","mime_type":"image/webp","width":1536,"height":1024,"translations":{"ko":{"alt":"소파에 앉아 화면 밖을 바라보는 니트 차림의 여성, 옆 탁자에는 야구 모자와 공이 놓여 있다.","caption":"중계 편성은 KBO 공식 경기일정에서 확인해야 한다.","description":null},"en":{"alt":"A woman in a knit sweater looks off-frame from her sofa, with a baseball cap and ball on a side table.","caption":"Check the official KBO schedule for broadcast details.","description":null},"ja":{"alt":"ニット姿の女性がソファから画面の外を見つめ、サイドテーブルには野球帽とボールが置かれている。","caption":"中継予定はKBO公式日程で確認する必要がある。","description":null},"es":{"alt":"Una mujer con jersey de punto mira fuera de cuadro desde el sofá; hay una gorra y una pelota de béisbol en la mesa.","caption":"La programación de las retransmisiones debe consultarse en el calendario oficial de la KBO.","description":null},"id":{"alt":"Seorang perempuan bersweter rajut menatap ke luar bingkai dari sofa; topi dan bola bisbol ada di meja samping.","caption":"Jadwal siaran perlu diperiksa melalui jadwal resmi KBO.","description":null},"pt":{"alt":"Uma mulher de camisola de malha olha para fora do enquadramento no sofá; há um boné e uma bola de beisebol na mesa.","caption":"A programação das transmissões deve ser conferida no calendário oficial da KBO.","description":null},"zh-hant":{"alt":"一名穿著針織毛衣的女子坐在沙發上望向畫面外，旁邊桌上放著棒球帽和棒球。","caption":"轉播安排須以 KBO 官方賽程為準。","description":null},"de":{"alt":"Eine Frau im Strickpullover blickt vom Sofa aus zur Seite; auf dem Beistelltisch liegen Baseballkappe und Ball.","caption":"Die Übertragungstermine sollten im offiziellen KBO-Spielplan geprüft werden.","description":null}}}],"published_at":"2026-10-10T12:06:26+09:00","updated_at":"2026-10-10T12:06:26+09:00","license":"cc_by","translation_status":"reviewed","available_locales":["ko","en","ja","es"],"data_locales":["ko","en","ja","es","id","pt","zh-hant","de"],"url":"https://injoys.com/en/articles/2026-kbo-wild-card-october-14-schedule"}