Brewers Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras hits a two-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, May 28, 2023, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the Milwaukee Brewers sit in the current MLB playoff picture:

Brewers Playoff Chances

The Brewers’ playoff odds are -250, translating to an implied probability of 71.43%.

Here’s how the Brewers’ postseason odds compare to the rest of the NL Central:

  • Brewers: -250
  • Cubs: -250
  • Reds: +135
  • Cardinals: +400
  • Pirates: +450

Brewers Playoff Seed

The Brewers were the No. 1 seed in 2025.

Here’s a look at last year’s NL bracket:

Last Time the Brewers Made the Playoffs

The Brewers made the playoffs in 2025, defeating the Cubs in the NLDS before losing to the Dodgers in the NLCS.

Milwaukee has made the postseason in seven of the last eight seasons.

Brewers Playoff History

YearRoundOpponentResult
2025NLCSDodgersLost, 4-0
2025NLDSCubsWon, 3-2
2024NLWCMetsLost, 2-1
2023NLWCDiamondbacksLost, 2-0
2021NLDSBravesLost, 3-1
2020NLWCDodgersLost, 2-0
2019NLWCNationalsLost, 1-0
2018NLCSDodgersLost, 4-3
2018NLDSRockiesWon, 3-0
2011NLCSCardinalsLost, 4-2
2011NLDSDiamondbacksWon, 3-2
2008NLDSPhilliesLost, 3-1
1982World SeriesCardinalsLost, 4-3
1982ALCSAngelsWon, 3-2
1981ALDSYankeesLost, 3-2

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Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.

Shane Thurston is a Web Content Writer for BetMGM, covering MLB and NBA. After graduating from the University of Kansas, his previous stops include MLB.com, Lawrence Journal-World, Manhattan Mercury, Bet Chicago Sports, WynnBET, and Sportsbook Review.