Brewers Playoffs Guide 2025: Schedule, Dates and Info

It's time to dust off those playoff jerseys, Milwaukee families – the Brewers are sitting pretty as the National League's #1 seed!

As we approach the dog days of summer here in Wisconsin, there's nothing quite like the electricity of a Brewers team positioned for a deep playoff run. Currently, the Brewers earned themselves the coveted top seed in the National League – and all the perks that come with it.

The Bye Week Advantage: Unlike teams scrambling through the Wild Card chaos, the Brewers get to sit back, rest their pitching staff, and watch the competition battle it out in those nail-biting best-of-three series. Think of it as the ultimate playoff preview – while other teams are grinding through elimination games, our boys get to prepare, strategize, and stay fresh.

Home Sweet Home: Here's the best part for us local fans. The Brewers will host crucial games throughout the National League playoffs. That means more opportunities for family outings to American Family Field, complete with Racing Sausages, and those unforgettable October moments that make lifelong memories.

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The Playoff Picture

First Stop: National League Division Series (Starting October 4th) The Brewers will face either the Chicago Cubs or Philadelphia Phillies – whoever emerges from their Wild Card battle. Cubs fans, this could be the I-94 rivalry showdown, complete with Whitefish Bay native Craig Counsell’s return to face his former team.

Potential Championship Series Matchups Should the Brewers advance, they could face powerhouses like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, or San Diego Padres in the NLCS. But with home-field advantage locked up, American Family Field will be rocking with that October magic we remember so fondly.

Making It a Family Experience

Planning Your Playoff Adventure

• NLDS Games: October 4th and 5th at home (with potential Game 5 on October 10th-11th)

• NLCS Games: October 12th and 13th at home (with potential Games 6 and 7)

• World Series: If they make it, home games could start October 24th

The Road Ahead

The National League is loaded this year. Teams like the Cubs and Dodgers aren't going quietly into the night. But that's what makes this positioning so special – the Brewers have earned the right to control their own destiny.

Remember, baseball is beautifully unpredictable. These projections are based on where we stand today, but we've got months of baseball left. Injuries happen, trades shake things up, and momentum can shift faster than a Christian Yelich stolen base.

There's something magical about October baseball in Milwaukee. It brings families together, creates shared experiences across generations, and gives us all something to rally around as the weather starts to cool and school gets back in session.

For those of us raising kids in the Milwaukee area, a deep Brewers playoff run offers teachable moments about perseverance, teamwork, and the pure joy of supporting your hometown team. Whether your little ones are future ballplayers or just love the excitement of a packed stadium, playoff baseball creates memories that last a lifetime.

Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

As we head into August and September, every game matters. The Brewers have built something special this season, and their current position gives them the best possible chance to bring a championship to Milwaukee.

So start planning those October family adventures, practice your "Let's go Brewers!" chants, and get ready for what could be a truly historic postseason run. After all, there's nothing quite like playoff baseball to bring a community together – and Milwaukee deserves to celebrate in style.

Go Crew!