how many games is the alcs

The ALCS is a best-of-seven series, so it can last anywhere from 4 to 7 games depending on how quickly one team reaches four wins.

Quick Scoop

• The American League Championship Series (ALCS) uses a best-of-seven format.

• The first team to win four games advances to the World Series.

• Because of that, an ALCS can end in:
  • 4 games (a sweep)

* 5 or 6 games

* Or go the distance to 7 games.

In recent years, the ALCS has also followed a 2–3–2 home/away pattern: the team with better record hosts Games 1, 2, 6, and 7, while the other hosts Games 3–5.

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