Five different postseason matches share the record for the longest playoff game in MLB history at 18 innings.
The most recent 18-inning playoff game was Game 3 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers earned a 6-5 win on a walk-off home run by Freddie Freeman in the bottom of the 18th. The game lasted six hours and 39 minutes.
The other four 18-inning playoff battles include: Houston Astros at Seattle Mariners in Game 3 of the 2022 ALDS, Boston Red Sox at Dodgers in Game 3 of the 2018 World Series, San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals in Game 2 of the 2014 NLDS, and Atlanta Braves at Astros in Game 4 of the 2005 NLDS.
List of Longest Playoff Games in MLB History
| Innings | Teams | Year | Round (Game) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Blue Jays at Dodgers | 2025 | World Series (Game 3) | 6:39 |
| 18 | Astros at Mariners | 2022 | ALDS (Game 3) | 6:22 |
| 18 | Red Sox at Dodgers | 2018 | World Series (Game 3) | 7:20 |
| 18 | Giants at Nationals | 2014 | NLDS (Game 2) | 6:23 |
| 18 | Braves at Astros | 2005 | NLDS (Game 4) | 5:50 |
| 16 | Mets at Astros | 1986 | NLCS (Game 6) | 4:42 |
| 15 | Tigers at Mariners | 2025 | ALDS (Game 5 | 4:58 |
| 15 | Rays at Guardians | 2022 | ALWC (Game 2) | 4:57 |
| 15 | Braves at Mets | 1999 | NLCS (Game 5) | 5:46 |
| 15 | Mariners at Yankees | 1995 | ALDS (Game 2) | 5:12 |
Longest MLB Playoff Game By Time
Game 3 of the 2018 World Series between the Dodgers and Red Sox holds the record for the longest MLB playoff game in terms of time. The game lasted seven hours and 20 minutes before a walk-off home run by Max Muncy gave Los Angeles a 3-2 victory.
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