(Las Vegas, NV) – September 18, 2025 – The Las Vegas Aviators® professional baseball team of the Pacific Coast League, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics and 2025 PCL Champions, will host the Oklahoma City Comets, Triple-A affiliate of the back-to-back World Series Champions Los Angeles Dodgers, in the LCS (PCL) at Las Vegas Ballpark®. Las Vegas won the first half with a record of 44-29 (.603) and Oklahoma City won the second half with a record of 45-26 (.634), with four games remaining. Las Vegas is making its 13th all-time playoff appearance (back-to-back playoff appearances).
Las Vegas, winners of a season-high eight straight games, is tied for the best overall record in the 10-team PCL with Oklahoma City at 86-59 (.593). The Aviators set the all-time franchise record for most wins in a single season with 86.
Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals, won the first half with a 47-28 record (.627) and are 81-66 (.551) overall. The Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals, are currently leading the second half with a record of 43-29 (.597) with three games remaining. The Red Wings also hold the best overall record in Triple-A at 88-57 (.607).
-THE 2026 LCS (PCL) -
(Best-of-3):
Game #1: Tuesday, September 22: Oklahoma City at Las Vegas at 7:05 p.m. SSSEN
Game #2: Wednesday, September 23: Oklahoma City at Las Vegas at 7:05 p.m. SSSEN
Game #3: Thursday, September 24 (if necessary): Oklahoma City at Las Vegas at 7:05 p.m.
*The Silver State Sports & Entertainment Network (SSSEN):*
Available over the air (free with an antenna), on COX cable channel 77, and on streaming services including YouTube TV and Fubo (where available).
-THE 2026 LCS (IL) -
(Best-of-3):
Game #1: Tuesday, September 22: TBA at Memphis (AutoZone Park) at 6:45 p.m. (CT)
Game #2: Wednesday, September 23: TBA at Memphis (AutoZone Park) at 6:45 p.m. (CT)
Game #3: Thursday, September 24 (if necessary): TBA at Memphis (AutoZone Park) at 6:45 p.m. (CT)
TRIPLE-A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME
Saturday, September 26 (International League vs. Pacific Coast League) at Las Vegas Ballpark, 7:05 p.m., televised by MLB Network, Cox Cable 314.
LAS VEGAS ALL-TIME PLAYOFF RECAP
1983 - Albuquerque Dukes defeated Las Vegas 3-to-2
1984 - Hawaii Islanders defeated Las Vegas 3-to-0
*1986 - Las Vegas defeated Phoenix Firebirds 3-to-2
- PCL Championship Series - Las Vegas
defeated Vancouver Canadians 3-games-to-2
1987 - Albuquerque Dukes defeated Las Vegas 3-to-0
*1988 - Las Vegas defeated Albuquerque 3-games-to-0
- PCL Championship Series - Las Vegas
defeated Vancouver Canadians 3-games-to-1
1992 - Colorado Springs Sky Sox defeated
Las Vegas 3-games-to-2
1996 - Phoenix Firebirds defeated Las Vegas 3-to-0
2002 - Edmonton Trappers defeated Las Vegas 51s
3-games-to-1
2013 - Salt Lake Bees defeated Las Vegas 51s
3-games-to-1
2014 – Reno Aces defeated the Las Vegas 51s
3-games-to-1
2019 – Sacramento River Cats defeated the Las Vegas Aviators
3-games-to-2
*2025 – Las Vegas Aviators defeated the Tacoma Rainiers
2-games-to-0 (LCS)
Triple-A National Championship Game at Las Vegas Ballpark
Jacksonville 8, Las Vegas 7
\PCL Champions*
Las Vegas all-time PCL playoff record: 23-33 (.411)
PCL CHAMPIONS:
2022: Reno Aces
2023: Oklahoma City Dodgers
2024: Sugar Land Space Cowboys
2025: Las Vegas Aviators
NOTE: The Memphis Redbirds were the last team to win back-to-back PCL championships (2017-18).
The Redbirds were a member of the 16-team PCL from 1998-2019.
All-TIME TRIPLE-A CHAMPIONS
1983: Tidewater (IL)
1988: Indianapolis (IL)
1989: Indianapolis (IL)
1990: Omaha (AA)
1991: Denver (AA)
1998: New Orleans (PCL)* - @L.V. (Cashman Field)
1999: Vancouver (PCL)* - @L.V. (Cashman Field)
2000: Indianapolis (IL)* - @L.V. (Cashman Field)
2006: Tucson (PCL)
2007: Sacramento (PCL)
2008: Sacramento (PCL)
2009: Durham (IL)
2010: Columbus (IL)
2011: Columbus (IL)
2012: Reno (PCL)
2013: Omaha (PCL)
2014: Omaha (PCL)
2015: Fresno (PCL)
2016: Scranton/Wilkes-Barre (IL)
2017: Durham (IL)
2018: Memphis (PCL)
2019: Sacramento (PCL)
2020: MiLB season canceled/COVID-19 pandemic
2021: Durham (AAA East, best overall record, 86-44, .662)
2022: Durham (IL) – Las Vegas Ballpark
2023: Norfolk (IL) – Las Vegas Ballpark
2024: Sugar Land (PCL) – Las Vegas Ballpark
2025: Jacksonville (IL) – Las Vegas Ballpark
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Contact:
Jim Gemma
Media Relations Director
Las Vegas Aviators, Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics
(702) 493-4510