The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the New York Mets sit in the current MLB playoff picture:
Mets Playoff Chances
The Mets’ playoff odds are -220, which gives them an implied probability of 68.75%.
Take a look at how the Mets’ postseason odds compare in the NL East:
- Phillies: -450
- Mets: -220
- Braves: -200
- Marlins: +300
- Nationals: +1600
Mets Playoff Seed
The Mets missed the playoffs in 2025, losing out on the final wild-card spot via tiebreaker.
Here’s a look at last year’s NL bracket:
Last Time the Mets Made the Playoffs
The Mets made the playoffs in 2024, reaching the NLCS before losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in six games.
In 2015, New York made it to the World Series before losing in five games to the Kansas City Royals.
The Mets haven’t won the World Series since 1986.
Mets Playoff History
| Year | Round | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | NLCS | Dodgers | Lost, 4-2 |
| 2024 | NLDS | Phillies | Won, 3-1 |
| 2024 | NLWC | Brewers | Won, 2-1 |
| 2022 | NLWC | Padres | Lost, 2-1 |
| 2016 | NLWC | Giants | Lost, 1-0 |
| 2015 | World Series | Royals | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2015 | NLCS | Cubs | Won, 4-0 |
| 2015 | NLDS | Dodgers | Won, 3-2 |
| 2006 | NLCS | Cardinals | Lost, 4-3 |
| 2006 | NLDS | Dodgers | Won, 3-0 |
| 2000 | World Series | Yankees | Lost, 4-1 |
| 2000 | NLCS | Cardinals | Won, 4-1 |
| 2000 | NLDS | Giants | Won, 3-1 |
| 1999 | NLCS | Braves | Lost, 4-2 |
| 1999 | NLDS | Diamondbacks | Won, 3-1 |
| 1988 | NLCS | Dodgers | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1986 | World Series | Red Sox | Won, 4-3 |
| 1986 | NLCS | Astros | Won, 4-2 |
| 1973 | World Series | Athletics | Lost, 4-3 |
| 1973 | NLCS | Reds | Won, 3-2 |
| 1969 | World Series | Orioles | Won, 4-1 |
| 1969 | NLCS | Braves | Won, 3-0 |
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