KBO 2025 Playoff Race: The Battle is On!
As September arrives, the KBO playoff race is at its most dramatic in years. With barely a game or two separating clubs in the middle of the standings, the fight for five postseason berths is wide open and every at-bat counts.
Standings Snapshot (Late August 2025)
| Rank | Team | W | L | D | PCT | GB | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LG Twins | 68 | 43 | 2 | .613 | — | W1 |
| 2 | Hanwha Eagles | 65 | 44 | 3 | .596 | 2.0 | L2 |
| 3 | Lotte Giants | 58 | 53 | 4 | .523 | 10.0 | L8 |
| 4 | SSG Landers | 55 | 52 | 4 | .514 | 11.0 | L1 |
| 5 | Kia Tigers | 53 | 53 | 4 | .500 | 12.5 | L3 |
| 5 | KT Wiz | 55 | 55 | 4 | .500 | 12.5 | W1 |
| 7 | NC Dinos | 51 | 51 | 6 | .495 | 12.5 | W2 |
| 8 | Samsung Lions | 53 | 58 | 2 | .477 | 15.0 | W2 |
| 9 | Doosan Bears | 49 | 59 | 5 | .454 | 17.5 | W4 |
| 10 | Kiwoom Heroes | 36 | 75 | 4 | .324 | 32.0 | L1 |
Who’s Hot?
- LG Twins: Back on top with elite pitching and timely hitting, holding the league’s best record.
- NC Dinos: Finding form late with consecutive wins and improving offense.
Who’s Not?
- Lotte Giants: An eight-game skid has turned a strong position into a playoff fight.
- Kia Tigers: A three-game slide threatens their grip on a wild card spot.
Playoff Picture
- Top 5 advance: With Kia, KT, and NC locked in a tie, every result matters.
- Tiebreakers: Head-to-head series and run differential could decide the final postseason places.
- Dark horses: Doosan is surging with four straight wins, keeping slim hopes alive.
Key Series Ahead
- Twins vs. Eagles – possible Korean Series preview.
- Giants vs. Landers – direct wild card implications.
- Tigers vs. Dinos – loser risks missing the cut.
Outlook: The KBO’s trademark parity is on full display. LG and Hanwha are pacing the league, but the crowded mid-table means one bad week could end a season—or launch an underdog playoff run. September promises high-stakes baseball and plenty of drama.