We're not even done with the 2025 season and we're already looking ahead to next year after the recent release of the 2026 schedule. However, the worst month of the team's schedule next year is by far September, again. Phillies' 2026 season could come down to wire with brutal September scheduleThe only reprieve during the last month of the Phillies' 2026 schedule seems to be the two games against the Washington Nationals in the middle of September and potentially the season finale against the Tampa Bay Rays if they become sellers again, like this year. 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/wUigUZknE2 — Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) August 26, 2025While not directly in the division race, almost every team the Phillies will face in the last month of regular-season play will likely be vying for some kind of postseason berth. September 2024, which was a rough month for the Phillies, and this last month of play in 2025's regular season seem to share a similar tune.