The National League Championship Series (NLCS) is a playoff series in Major League Baseball (MLB) that determines the champion of the National League. It typically takes place in October and features the two teams that have advanced from the National League Division Series. The winner of the NLCS earns the right to compete in the World Series against the champion of the American League. The NLCS is a best-of-seven series, meaning the first team to win four games advances to the World Series. This series showcases some of the best talent in baseball, with players and managers striving for a chance to win the coveted Commissioner's Trophy.