Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series Game 3 Start Time Contingent on Wednesday Playoff Results
Game 3 of the Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series is scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta, but its start time will depend on the results of other Wild Card Series games played Wednesday night.
Atlanta, GA, September 30, 2026 —
The start time for Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Atlanta Braves, scheduled for Thursday in Atlanta, remains undetermined. The timing of the pivotal game is contingent upon the outcomes of other Major League Baseball Wild Card Series games that are set to be played on Wednesday night.
Baseball scheduling often involves flexibility to accommodate series progression. In this instance, the league’s official schedule for Thursday has kept the Phillies-Braves matchup with a placeholder status, awaiting the completion of earlier playoff contests. The specific start time will be announced once all dependencies are resolved.
Fans and analysts are monitoring the other Wild Card Series matchups throughout Wednesday to anticipate when Game 3 might commence. The league aims to create a logical flow for postseason games, often staggering starts to ensure adequate rest and broadcast coverage. The full schedule for Thursday’s MLB playoff action will be confirmed after Wednesday’s games conclude.
The Phillies and Braves are facing off in a best-of-three series. Game 1 was played on Tuesday, followed by Game 2 on Wednesday. Should the series require a deciding Game 3, it will be held at Truist Park in Atlanta. The final determination of the game’s start time is expected to be made late Wednesday or early Thursday.
Details regarding the specific kickoff time for Thursday’s potential series finale are expected to be released by Major League Baseball once all necessary scheduling variables are settled.
Story summarized from the original created by Aaron Schmidt on www.atlantanewsfirst.com, see more information here.
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