Every year you hear Phillies fans wishing for a Red October when playoff season rolls around.
And if you're not 100% sure what it means, the answer is pretty simple: The Phils' postseason run is carrying them into the new month.
And now that they've clinched a playoff spot for the fifth year in a row, there's a possibility that Phillies fans will have to keep their gear out for October.
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Will the Phillies have a Red October 2026?
Right now, the Phillies are scheduled to face the Atlanta Braves in the NL Wild Card Series on Sept. 29 and 30, with a third game on Oct. 1 if necessary for the best-of-three match up.
So, while the team is in their postseason run, a Red October is still technically not promised.
Who will the Phillies play for Red October?
If they advance from the Wild Card round into the NLDS,
the Philles will play the LA Dodgers in a best-of-five match.
Will the Phillies play at Citizens Bank Park again this season?
If the Phillies move to the next playoff round, they will have the possibility of two home games out of five.
If they advance to the best-of-seven NLCS round, they will have the possibility of three home games.
Kaitlyn McCormick is a Philadelphia-based reporter writing all things trending, breaking and city-related for USA TODAY's Philadelphia Metro Connect Team.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: What does Red October mean? Will Phillies have Red October 2026?
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