Does the MLB World Series contest include earlier rounds?
Yes. The contest asks for postseason series winners through the World Series. Review the bracket shown in your event before making selections.
MLB Playoff Pool: World Series Bracket & Scoring
Run an MLB playoff bracket pool
Create an MLB postseason bracket pool. Predict series winners, review optional win-in bonuses, and follow your picks through the World Series.
First 5 member entries free per contest, then $1 per additional member who submits picks. Paid by the commissioner.
Postseason series-winner bracket
Optional win-in predictions
World Series total-runs tiebreaker
The format
Follow the postseason one series at a time
Fill out the playoff bracket from the opening series through the World Series. Select the teams you expect to advance, then follow how your bracket compares with the group’s.
- Select the MLB World Series event.
- Review the scoring for each round.
- Submit the complete bracket before the contest locks.
At a glance
What your entry includes
- Winners throughout the postseason
- World Series champion
- Series game counts when enabled
- World Series total runs when enabled
Series lengths change across the bracket
The pick sheet offers win-in values based on the length of each series. Use those choices when predicting how many games your team will need; do not apply the World Series options to every round.
Separate the winner from the bonus
Correct series winners earn that round’s base points. If enabled, a seed bonus adds points using the winning team’s seed and round number. The win-in bonus requires both the correct winner and the correct number of games.
You can choose the right team and miss the series length. In that case, the winner can still earn base points without earning the win-in bonus.
The tiebreaker covers the whole World Series
When enabled, predict the total runs scored by both teams across all World Series games. The closest prediction to the actual total breaks a scoring tie.
Tell members the event includes the postseason bracket, even though the event name is MLB World Series. It is more than a prediction about the last series alone.
Plan your pool
Compare the formats, prepare an invitation, or read the guides before getting your group together.
FAQ
Questions before you start
Can I set up this contest now?
The league creation page lists the events currently available to add. Choose from that list; a format described here may not be open for setup or picks yet. Check the contest page for its schedule before inviting your group.
What does it cost to run a pool?
The first 5 member entries in each contest are free. The commissioner pays $1 for each additional member who submits picks. Members who join the league but do not submit picks are not counted. The free entries reset for each contest.
Ready to run the league
Start the pool, invite the group
Choose from the events available for setup, name your league, and invite your group. Review the scoring and schedule together before making picks.