The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the Chicago Cubs sit in the current MLB playoff picture:
Cubs Playoff Chances
The Cubs’ playoff odds are -250, giving them an implied probability of 71.43%.
Take a look at how Chicago’s postseason odds stack up in the NL Central:
- Brewers: -250
- Cubs: -250
- Reds: +135
- Cardinals: +400
- Pirates: +450
Cubs Playoff Seed
The Cubs were the No. 4 seed in 2025.
Here’s a look at last year’s NL bracket:
Last Time the Cubs Made the Playoffs
The Cubs last made the playoffs in 2025, losing 3-2 to the Brewers in the NLDS.
Cubs Playoff History
- Playoffs appearances: 22
- Pennants: 17
- World Series: 3 (1907, 1908, 2016)
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