October is the best month of the baseball year — the Wild Card scramble, the tension of a deciding game, the Championship Series pressure, and then the Fall Classic itself. The 2026 MLB Postseason runs from September 29 through a World Series that starts October 23, and if you're in Waikiki for any of it, Skybox Taphouse is where you watch every pitch.
The 2026 Postseason Schedule
Twelve teams, four rounds, one champion. Here's how October shakes out — every round live on the big screens at Skybox:
- Sept 29 – Oct 1 — Wild Card Series (best-of-three)
- Oct 3 — Division Series begin (best-of-five)
- Oct 11 — League Championship Series begin (best-of-seven)
- Oct 23 — World Series Game 1
- Oct 31 — World Series Game 7, if necessary — first pitch on Halloween night
The World Series airs on FOX. The earlier rounds are spread across several national networks, but you don't need to keep track of which game is on which channel — Skybox has all of them running at once. Our MLB Postseason schedule page updates automatically with game times in Hawaii Standard Time as each matchup is set.
The Hawaii Time Zone Turns October Baseball Into Afternoon Baseball
This is the part mainland fans envy. Postseason games are built for mainland prime time — which lands them squarely in the Hawaii afternoon:
- 5 PM Eastern first pitch → 11 AM Hawaii
- 8 PM Eastern first pitch → 2 PM Hawaii
- World Series games → typically 2 PM Hawaii
Evening baseball back east is daytime baseball here. You can watch a full nine innings of a Championship Series game or a World Series classic in the afternoon and still have your entire evening free — no extra-inning bedtime, no bleary Monday morning. (For how this works across the whole season, see our guide to watching baseball in Waikiki.)
Every Round, Every Screen
Skybox has 20+ TVs with sharp picture and full sound across a 275-seat venue on the third-floor Grand Lanai of International Market Place. During the Wild Card and Division Series rounds — when several games can run at once — you can follow all of them from one seat. When the World Series arrives, the sound goes on and the room locks in on the Fall Classic. Clear sightlines from every seat, indoor or open-air.
World Series Watch Party in Waikiki
World Series nights are the biggest baseball nights of the year, and they fill up fast. If you're bringing a group — or you just want a guaranteed seat for Game 1 or a potential Game 7 on Halloween — save a table in advance. Walk-ins are always welcome, but the marquee games draw a crowd.
Organizing something bigger? With 275 seats, two bars, and the AV to match, Skybox handles group watch parties and private events with custom food and drink packages. Call 808-378-8542 to set it up.
Food, Cold Beer, and the Happy Hour Overlap
Afternoon first pitches line up perfectly with happy hour (Monday–Friday, 3–6 PM): $5 domestic pints, $7 local Hawaiian drafts, and $11 signature cocktails while a playoff game plays out on the big screen. The full kitchen runs the whole time — Upper-Cut jumbo wings, hand-crafted pizza by the pie or the slice, Triple Play nachos for the table — with pitchers and towers to keep a group supplied through extra innings. Kitchen's open until 1 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the World Series start in Hawaii?
Most World Series games have an 8 PM Eastern first pitch, which is 2 PM in Hawaii. Earlier weekend or getaway-day games can start at 5 PM Eastern — 11 AM Hawaii. Either way it's afternoon baseball here, wrapped up in time to keep your evening.
Where can I watch the World Series in Waikiki?
Skybox Taphouse, on the Grand Lanai at International Market Place, shows every postseason game and the World Series on 20+ screens with full sound for the big games. It's the top sports bar in Waikiki for October baseball.
What channel is the World Series on in 2026?
The 2026 World Series airs on FOX. You won't need the channel to catch it, though — Skybox will have every game on.
When does the 2026 MLB Postseason start?
The Wild Card round begins September 29. The Division Series start October 3, the League Championship Series begin around October 11, and the World Series starts October 23, running through a possible Game 7 on October 31.
Do I need a reservation for a World Series game?
Walk-ins are welcome, but World Series and other marquee games fill up. For a group or a guaranteed seat, save a table ahead of time.
Getting There
Skybox Taphouse is at 2330 Kalakaua Ave #302, third floor of International Market Place in Waikiki. Open daily 11 AM to 2 AM, kitchen until 1 AM, with the full postseason schedule and game times updating in Hawaii Standard Time. Save a table for the big games, or just show up — if it's on, it's on at Skybox. Play ball.