Unlike other sports leagues, where playoff bonuses are predetermined, in MLB, players compete for a share of a “Players’ Pool” that is fed directly from the gate receipts of the playoff series themselves.
This money is a crucial incentive and is distributed among the 12 teams that reach the final phase, creating a financial cascade that rewards more the further a club advances in the quest for the Commissioner’s Trophy.
How much money do teams earn per round?
Based on Major League Baseball’s distribution structure, the money teams earn in the playoffs is not allocated by a fixed amount per round, but by a percentage of the total pool that is generated from ticket revenues from all postseason games.
How is profit defined?
Stage Reached (Round) / Percentage of Total Fund
- World Series champion / 36%
- World Series loser (runner-up) / 24%
- League Championship Series losers (2 teams) / 12% each
- Division Series losers (4 teams) / 3% each
- Wild Card Series losers (4 teams) / 1% each
When do the 2025 MLB Playoffs start?
The MLB playoffs will begin on Tuesday, September 30 with four games to be played.
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