2026 KBO Playoff Game 1 Rainout and Revised Schedule
Samsung vs. KIA playoff Game 1 was called off due to rain and is scheduled for October 26, 2026 (South Korea), at 6:30 p.m. Check separate notices from KBO for subsequent game scheduling and from the ticket seller for how existing tickets will be handled.
Samsung vs. KIA playoff Game 1, originally scheduled for October 25, 2026 (South Korea), was called off due to rain.
The rescheduled Game 1 is set for October 26, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
The playoffs are a best-of-five series, with the winner advancing to the Korean Series.
Dates for subsequent games cannot be assumed based solely on rainout postponement rules.
Conditions for using or canceling existing tickets must be checked separately in the game's notice on NOL Ticket.
Game 1 of the 2026 KBO Playoffs between Samsung and KIA was rained out. The rescheduled game is set for October 26 at 6:30 p.m. The venue is Daegu Samsung Lions Park. This must be distinguished from the original October 25 schedule.
The schedule in this article is based on KBO's October 25, 2026 announcement.
Rescheduled Date for Samsung vs. KIA Game 1
Game 1 was postponed from October 25, 2026 to the following day. KBO cited rain and field conditions as the reasons for the cancellation. Protecting players and spectators also factored into the decision. The rescheduled start time is specified in KBO's October 25 cancellation notice.
Item | Confirmed details
Competition | 2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Playoffs
Matchup | Samsung Lions vs. KIA Tigers
Game | Playoffs Game 1
Original date | October 25, 2026, rained out
Rescheduled date | October 26, 2026
Rescheduled start time | 6:30 p.m., Korea Standard Time
Venue | Daegu Samsung Lions Park
Status | Scheduled to be played on the revised date
Ticket seller | NOL Ticket
Where to check online coverage | TVING KBO League home page
This announcement gives the scheduled start time. It does not rule out further changes due to rain. The venue is confirmed in the Game 1 preview posted by KBO.
What Kind of Series Are the Playoffs?
The Playoffs are a best-of-5 series, with 3 wins needed to advance to the Korean Series. Samsung, which finished 2nd in the regular season, faces KIA, which advanced through the Semi-Playoffs. KIA finished 3rd in the regular season. Both teams' standings are listed in KBO's Game 1 preview.
The series ends when one team reaches 3 wins. This means not every scheduled game will necessarily be played. The winner faces KT, which finished 1st in the regular season, in the Korean Series. The progression of matchups can also be checked on the TVING KBO League home page.
Stage | Role in this matchup
Semi-Playoffs | The stage in which KIA secured a Playoffs berth against LG
Playoffs | The stage in which Samsung and KIA compete for a Korean Series berth
Korean Series | The stage in which the Playoffs winner competes against KT for the championship
Will All Later Games Also Be Pushed Back by One Day?
The postponement of Game 1 alone does not confirm all subsequent game dates. KBO's rules state that a game that cannot be played is postponed to the following day. There is also an exception allowing games to proceed as scheduled if the existing schedule is unaffected. This principle appears in KBO's October 7 announcement on postseason operations.
The October 25 cancellation notice gives the rescheduled time for Game 1. It does not include a revised schedule for subsequent games. Dates for Game 2 onward must therefore be checked against KBO's newly issued schedule.
· Distinguish the rescheduled Game 1 date from the original dates of later games.
· Do not add one day to each date on the old schedule and treat it as a confirmed schedule.
· Check KBO's schedule and results page and press releases for further scheduling updates.
The Difference Between Cancellation Before a Game and Suspension After It Starts
This Game 1 was canceled before it started. That differs from a suspended game, in which a game already underway is resumed later. Postseason procedures for rain during a game can easily be confused with regular-season procedures.
KBO's “2026 Shinhan SOL KBO Postseason Opens October 14” states:
In the 2026 KBO Postseason, no-game and rain-shortened-game rulings will not apply; only suspended-game rules will apply.
A suspended game resumes from the situation at the time play was stopped. A no-game ruling voids a game that has been played. A rain-shortened-game ruling ends a game early because of rain. Detailed procedures appear in KBO's October 17 rules for rain.
Category | How the game is handled | Relation to this Game 1
Rain cancellation before the start | The game is postponed to a later date | Applies to this cancellation
Suspension after the start | Play resumes from the situation at the time of suspension | Different from this cancellation
No-game or rain-shortened-game ruling | Not applied in the 2026 postseason | Take care not to confuse these with regular-season procedures
What to Watch For
The announced starters for the rescheduled game must be distinguished from those in the preview published before the cancellation. The October 25 preview named Chris Paddack as Samsung's starter. It listed James Naile as KIA's starter. That article was written based on the game schedule before the rain cancellation.
Check the updated game information to determine the starters for October 26. The cancellation notice alone does not establish whether the starters will remain unchanged. The key to the series is which team reaches 3 wins first.
· Use the starting-pitcher announcements for the rescheduled game date.
· Check participating players against that day's lineup.
· If it rains during the game, check announcements about resuming or suspending play.
How to Attend in Person or Watch Online
NOL Ticket is the official seller of tickets for in-person attendance. KBO directed fans to its website, app, and customer service center for bookings. Online coverage can be checked on TVING's KBO League home page.
Viewing method | Official source | Conditions to check
Online ticket booking | NOL Ticket website and app | Specific game, remaining seats, prices by seating category
Telephone booking and inquiries | NOL customer service center, 1544-1555 | Booking availability and handling of existing tickets
On-site purchase of canceled tickets | Ticket office at the relevant ballpark | If canceled tickets are available, sales are scheduled to begin 2 hours before the game
Online viewing | TVING KBO League home page | Rescheduled game listing, subscription conditions, regions where viewing is available
According to KBO's October 20 notice, the booking limit is at most 4 tickets per person. On-site sales of canceled tickets do not guarantee that tickets will remain available. Prices by seating category must be checked on the booking screen. The sales conditions are set out in the KBO Playoffs ticket booking notice.
Why You Must Check Both the Game Date and the Game on Your Ticket
Even when the date changes, you must separately check which game you booked. The rescheduled Game 1 date does not mean you can use a ticket for another game. Confusion can easily arise when the old schedule and the new notice appear together in search results.
The rain cancellation notice does not state the conditions for using or canceling existing tickets. There is therefore no basis for assuming that tickets will be automatically refunded or remain valid for entry. Check NOL Ticket's guidance for cancellation fees and processing deadlines as well.
What to check | Information to compare | Purpose
Game schedule | Game number, rescheduled date, start time | Confirm which game takes place and when
Booking details | Game number, seat, booking number | Confirm which game your ticket is for
Ticket seller's notice | Ticket validity, cancellation conditions, processing deadlines | Confirm the conditions for keeping or canceling your ticket
Frequently Asked Questions
When Will the Rescheduled Game 1 Be Played?
It is scheduled for October 26, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. The time is in Korea Standard Time. Check KBO's follow-up notices for any further changes.
Will Existing Tickets Be Automatically Refunded?
This cannot be determined from KBO's rain cancellation notice alone. The notice does not state how tickets will be handled. Check NOL Ticket's game-specific guidance and your booking details.
Has the Date for Game 2 Also Been Confirmed?
The October 25 cancellation notice does not include a revised schedule for subsequent games. Dates calculated independently using the postponement rule may differ from the official schedule. Check KBO's schedule and results page for the new schedule.
Which Schedule Should I Follow if TVING Shows the Original Date?
Use KBO's more recent rescheduling announcement for the game date and time. The schedule checked on TVING was marked as current as of October 21. When accessing the broadcast, also check the platform's updated listings.
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