The Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians meet in the 2026 ALDS, an all AL Central best of five starting Saturday, Oct. 3, at 1 p.m. ET at Progressive Field on TBS, truTV and HBO Max. The Guardians are the No. 2 seed; the White Sox swept the Astros in the Wild Card Series. The live card below shows the current game, and the series market updates after every pitch.
White Sox vs. Guardians Game Times
| Game | Date and time (ET) | Park |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Sat, Oct. 3, 1 p.m. | Progressive Field |
| Game 2 | Mon, Oct. 5, 5 p.m. | Progressive Field |
| Game 3 | Wed, Oct. 7, 4 p.m. | Rate Field |
| Game 4* | Thu, Oct. 8, 5 p.m. | Rate Field |
| Game 5* | Sat, Oct. 10, time TBD | Progressive Field |
An asterisk marks games played only if necessary. Every game is on TBS, truTV and HBO Max.
Series Odds
Series winner
| Rank | Name | Odds | Implied | 24h |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cleveland | -135 | 58% | ▼ 1 |
| 2 | Chicago WS | +135 | 43% | ▼ 2 |
Odds are the live price on Kalshi’s prediction market expressed as an American line, refreshed every two minutes; sportsbook prices will differ. Implied is the market’s probability. 24h is the move in percentage points since the previous day’s close.
More on the Series
ALDS: Guardians vs. White Sox series page · White Sox vs. Astros Wild Card Series · Division Series schedule · Division Series odds · MLB lineups today · MLB playoff bracket