# Inkigayo Is Off the Air This Week: KBO Semi-Playoffs Take Over SBS

URL: https://technosports.co.in/inkigayo-is-off-the-air-this-week-kbo/  
Published: 2026-10-18  
Updated: 2026-10-18  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

K-pop fans, check before you tune in. **SBS’s *Inkigayo*** is off the schedule on **October 18**, and the reason is baseball.

Here’s what’s airing instead and when the music show comes back. For more K-pop news, see our [K-pop and Korean](https://technosports.co.in/)

[entertainment updates](https://technosports.co.in/).

## Inkigayo : Overview

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| **Show** | *Inkigayo* (SBS) |
| **Canceled episode** | October 18, 2026 |
| **Reason** | Baseball coverage |
| **Airing instead** | Game 2, 2026 KBO League semi-playoffs |
| **Matchup** | Kia Tigers vs LG Twins |
| **Replacement start time** | 1:40 p.m. KST |
| **Return date** | October 25, 2026, at 3:20 p.m. KST |

## What Happened?

According to SBS, this week’s episode of the weekly music show has been canceled because of baseball coverage. In its place, the network will broadcast **Game 2 of the 2026 KBO League semi-playoffs** between the **Kia Tigers** and the **LG Twins**, starting at **1:40 p.m. KST**.

![Inkigayo](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Inkigayop-456.jpeg)

## The Shows in This Story

**1. Inkigayo**  
A long-running weekly music program on SBS, where artists perform and the week’s winner is announced. It returns **next week, October 25, at 3:20 p.m. KST**. You can read more about the show on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inkigayo).

**2. KBO League semi-playoffs, Game 2**  
The replacement broadcast features the **Kia Tigers** against the **LG Twins**. Soompi gives no score, series status or other details, so check a sports source for the latest.

## What This Means for Fans?

- **No performances or win announcement today:** there’s no *Inkigayo* trophy this week.
- **Other music shows continue:** earlier this week, *Music Core* aired its October 17 episode, where Onew and Zico won for “Tic Tac Toe.” See our [Music Core recap](https://technosports.co.in/).
- **Mark the next date:** the show is back on October 25.

## Conclusion

Schedule changes for sports are routine in Korean broadcasting, and baseball playoffs are a big draw. It’s a one-week gap, so the pause shouldn’t disrupt promotions for long. If you were planning to watch a favorite group perform today, check their other appearances or wait until next Sunday.

## FAQs

Q1. Why isn’t Inkigayo airing on October 18?

SBS canceled the episode for baseball coverage of the KBO League semi-playoffs.

Q2. When does Inkigayo return?

It returns on October 25 at 3:20 p.m. KST.