What is playoff berth?

A playoff berth is a term used in sports to refer to a team's qualification for a postseason tournament or series of games at the end of the regular season. In many professional sports leagues, only a certain number of teams will qualify for the playoffs based on their performance during the regular season.

Securing a playoff berth is a significant accomplishment for a team, as it gives them the opportunity to compete for a championship title. Teams often have to compete fiercely throughout the regular season to secure a coveted playoff spot, and many fans consider playoff berths to be a measure of a team's success and competitiveness.

In some sports leagues, the playoff format may vary, with single-elimination games, best-of-seven series, or round-robin tournaments determining the ultimate champion. Playoff berths are generally awarded to teams with the best win-loss records, divisional standings, or through wildcard spots for teams that did not win their division but still performed well enough to qualify.