MLB Postseason: Yankees vs. Red Sox Headlines Wild Card
The 2026 MLB playoffs are underway, with a blockbuster Wild Card Series between the Yankees and Red Sox capturing national attention. The Division Series run through October 10, followed by the Championship Series, and the World Series begins October 23—with a potential Game 7 on Halloween night.
College Football: SEC Showdowns Dominate October
October Saturdays deliver marquee matchups across the SEC. On October 3, Alabama hosts Mississippi State while Auburn travels to Tennessee. The action continues October 10 with LSU at Kentucky and USC at Penn State. For fans who prefer their Saturdays with a side of pageantry, this is peak season.
NFL: International Games and Division Rivalries
The NFL season is in full swing. Week 5 features Tampa Bay at Dallas on Thursday Night Football, plus 49ers at Seahawks and Ravens at Falcons. Week 6 brings the Steelers vs. Saints in Paris—one of the league’s international showcase games.
NBA Tips Off October 20
The 2026-27 NBA regular season begins October 20, with training camps already underway. After a busy offseason of trades and roster moves, teams are gearing up for what promises to be a competitive year.
NHL: Hockey Halloween
The NHL season is underway, and October 31 brings “Hockey Halloween”—10 games spanning 12 hours of continuous action, the busiest Halloween slate since 2015.