International League explained
Quick answers about the International League.
What is the International League?
The International League is a Triple-A league of Minor League Baseball. Every team is a farm team of a Major League Baseball club.
How many teams are in the International League?
20 in 2026: Buffalo Bisons, Charlotte Knights, Columbus Clippers, Durham Bulls, Gwinnett Stripers, Indianapolis Indians, Iowa Cubs, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Louisville Bats, Memphis Redbirds, Nashville Sounds, Norfolk Tides, Omaha Storm Chasers, Rochester Red Wings, Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders, St. Paul Saints, Syracuse Mets, Toledo Mud Hens, Worcester Red Sox.
When is the International League season?
From spring until September, followed by the playoffs.
How do the International League playoffs work?
After the regular season the best teams play the playoffs for the International League championship. The International League and Pacific Coast League champions then meet in the Triple-A National Championship Game.
Who won the last International League championship?
The Rochester Red Wings won the 2026 International League championship, beating the Memphis Redbirds 2-1.
Standings, schedule and stats update automatically several times a day. Data: MLB Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com).
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