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Brewers Seek First Title Against Rays in 2026 World Series
23 Oct
Summary
- The 2026 World Series features the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers.
- Both teams are pursuing their first-ever Major League Baseball championship.
- The series begins Friday, October 23, and will be broadcast on FOX.
The 2026 Major League Baseball World Series will pit the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers, with both teams vying for their first championship title in franchise history. The Brewers demonstrated significant dominance throughout the season, finishing with an MLB-best 103-59 record and reaching the World Series with only one postseason loss. Their path included a sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
The Tampa Bay Rays also had a strong regular season, leading the American League with a 98-64 record. They advanced to the World Series after defeating the New York Yankees in the Division Series and the Cleveland Guardians in a 4-2 series win. This championship series, the first for both franchises, commences on Friday, October 23, with Game 1 scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Fans without cable can access livestreams through various over-the-top streaming services that carry FOX, many of which offer free trial periods.
The series schedule includes games played in both Milwaukee and Tampa Bay. Game 1 and Game 2 will be held in Milwaukee on October 23 and 24, respectively. The series then moves to Tampa Bay for Games 3, 4, and potentially 5, scheduled for October 26, 27, and 28. If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will return to Milwaukee on October 30 and 31.
