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Wild Card round
The first gate of the postseason, between the 4th and 5th seeds. Up to two games at the 4th seed's park.
🎯 Who plays it if the standings hold
Nothing is fixed until the regular season ends. Standings as of 2026-09-17.
🏟️ Home games
Both games are played at the 4th seed's home park.
- ·The 4th and 5th seeds play up to two games, both at the 4th seed's home park.
- ·The 4th seed starts with a one-win advantage: winning Game 1 sends them through.
- ·The 5th seed must win both games to advance.
- ·If Game 2 ends in a tie, the 4th seed advances.
🪜 Where the winner goes
On to the Semi-Playoff.
🗓️ Projected dates
10/9~10/10
The KBO confirms dates once the regular season ends. These follow the usual pattern.
🎟️ Going to the game
Postseason games usually sell out. Tickets go on sale at Ticketlink, and October nights are far colder than the afternoons.
Tickets →❓ Frequently asked questions
How many games is the Wild Card round?
Up to 2 games — the 4th seed needs one win, the 5th seed needs two. The first gate of the postseason, between the 4th and 5th seeds. Up to two games at the 4th seed's park.
Where are the home games of the Wild Card round played?
Both games are played at the 4th seed's home park.
Where does the winner of the Wild Card round go?
On to the Semi-Playoff.
When are the Wild Card round dates confirmed?
The KBO confirms dates once the regular season ends. These follow the usual pattern. (10/9~10/10)