The American League Division Series (ALDS) consists of two best-of-five series. Each series is played as a best-of-five, meaning the first team to win three games advances to the next round. The higher-seeded team hosts Games 1, 2, and (if necessary) 5, while the lower-seeded team hosts Games 3 and (if necessary) 4.
In summary:
- Number of games per ALDS series: Best-of-five (up to 5 games)
- Two series are played in total in the ALDS round
- A team needs to win 3 games to move on to the American League Championship Series (ALCS).
