Cleveland Guardians Set to Face Chicago White Sox in American League Division Series

Columbus, OH, October 1, 2026 —

The upcoming American League Division Series (ALDS) will feature a matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox. The series is set to begin with the first two games hosted at Progressive Field, the home ballpark of the Cleveland Guardians.

Progressive Field will serve as the venue for both Game 1 and Game 2 of the ALDS. This designation typically signifies a home-field advantage for the team that has earned a higher seed in the postseason, although specific seeding details were not provided in the summary of the trend.

The American League Division Series is a best-of-five playoff series contested by the winners of the American League Division Series. The winner of this series advances to the American League Championship Series, where they will compete for a spot in the World Series.

As the series progresses, the location of subsequent games will shift. The details regarding the schedule for Games 3, 4, and 5, including the venue, have not been specified in the information available. The exact dates for these games are also pending further announcement.

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox are American League Central division rivals, adding a layer of familiarity and potential intensity to the playoff contest. The outcome of this series will determine which of these two clubs will continue their pursuit of the championship title in the American League.

Further details regarding ticket availability, game times, and broadcast information for the ALDS are expected to be released by Major League Baseball.

Story summarized from the original created by Orri Benatar on www.nbc4i.com, see more information here.

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