White Sox Playoff Picture: Chances, Bracket, Seed for 2026

Chicago White Sox's Colson Montgomery celebrates with Chicago White Sox's Kyle Teel after hitting a home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in Washington.
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The 2026 MLB postseason is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29. Here’s where the Chicago White Sox sit in the current MLB playoff picture:

White Sox Playoff Chances

The White Sox’s playoff odds are -185, translating to an implied probability of 64.91%.

Take a look at how the White Sox’s postseason odds compare to the rest of the AL Central:

  • White Sox: -185
  • Guardians: +140
  • Tigers: +300
  • Twins: +310
  • Royals: +5000

White Sox Playoff Seed

If the season ended today, the White Sox would be the No. 2 seed in the American League. They’d have a bye in the AL Wild Card.

Here’s a look at the current AL bracket:

Last Time the White Sox Made the Playoffs

The White Sox haven’t made the playoffs since 2021, when they lost in the ALDS.

Chicago hasn’t won the World Series since 2005.

White Sox Playoff History

  • Playoff appearances: 11
  • Pennants: 6
  • World Series: 3 (1906, 1917, 2005)

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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.