Road to the World Series
Postseason Wins
0
of 13 needed
World Series Odds
0%
chance to win it all
WC
DS
CS
WS
0% completeEliminated in the Wild Card
Cubs postseason: Eliminated in the Wild Card.
NL WILD CARD
0-2
Eliminated 0-2
0%
Series Win Odds
—
Wins to Clinch
5-1
Regular Season H2H
Game 1AWAY
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SD
8
LOSS
Tue, Sep 29
Game 2AWAY
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SD
CHC
1
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SD
4
LOSS
Wed, Sep 30
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Play 162-0Cubs Season So Far
The Chicago Cubs are 89-73 (.549) through 162 games of the 2026 season — 2nd in the National League Central, 14 games back, and 2nd in the wild card race (1 GB). At their current pace they project to 89 wins, 1 below the 90-win playoff target. They're riding a W1 streak, 5-5 over their last 10, with a +147 run differential (850 scored, 703 allowed) — 46-35 at home, 43-38 on the road.
National League Central Standings
| Team | W | L | PCT | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee Brewers | 103 | 59 | .636 | — |
| Chicago Cubs | 89 | 73 | .549 | 14 |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 82 | 80 | .506 | 21 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | 77 | 85 | .475 | 26 |
| Cincinnati Reds | 75 | 87 | .463 | 28 |
Last game: W 6-2 at BOS (Sep 27).
Cubs Playoff FAQ
- Will the Chicago Cubs make the playoffs in 2026?
- As of today the Chicago Cubs are 89-73, 2nd in the National League Central (14 GB), on pace for 89 wins against a 90-win playoff target, which works out to a 100% chance to make the 2026 playoffs.
- What are the Chicago Cubs' playoff odds?
- The Chicago Cubs' playoff odds are 100%, based on their 89-win pace through 162 games, their 2nd-place division position, and their 2nd spot in the wild card race. The number updates daily.
- What are the Chicago Cubs' World Series odds?
- World Series odds start with making the playoffs. The Chicago Cubs are 89-73 with a +147 run differential; this page tracks their playoff probability and win pace through the end of the season.