Yes, the Philadelphia Phillies have successfully secured home-field advantage for the majority of their potential postseason series in the 2024 MLB season.
Phillies' Home Field Advantage Status
The Phillies concluded the 2024 regular season with an impressive 95-67 record. This strong performance gave them the second-best record in Major League Baseball, ensuring they will have home-field advantage through most of their playoff journey.
As the 2 seed in the National League, the Phillies are guaranteed to host games in any series leading up to, and including, the National League Division Series (NLDS), and potentially beyond, unless they face a specific opponent.
The Sole Exception: A Potential NLCS Matchup
Despite their excellent record, there is one scenario where the Phillies would not hold home-field advantage: a potential National League Championship Series (NLCS) matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers own MLB's best record at 98-64, giving them overall home-field advantage over any other team in the league, including the Phillies.
Summary of Home Field Advantage Scenarios:
| Postseason Series | Home Field Advantage? | Condition / Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Yes | Against any opponent |
| Division Series (NLDS) | Yes | Against any opponent |
| NL Championship Series (NLCS) | Yes / No | Yes, unless vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (No) |
| World Series | Yes | Against any American League opponent |
This means that for virtually every step of their 2024 postseason run, the Phillies will have the benefit of playing in front of their home crowd, providing a significant strategic and psychological edge.
