Rays vs. Brewers World Series 2026: Schedule, Dates & How to Watch

The 2026 World Series is a Rays vs. Brewers showdown, and baseball is guaranteed a first-time champion. The Milwaukee Brewers are in their first Fall Classic since 1982, the Tampa Bay Rays are back for their third trip since 2008 — and neither franchise has ever won it all. The series opened Friday night in Milwaukee, and here is the full schedule, start times, and how to watch every game.

2026 World Series schedule: Rays vs. Brewers

Every game starts at 8 p.m. ET and airs on FOX (Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes). The Brewers hold home-field advantage after finishing the regular season 103–59, better than the Rays’ 98–64, so Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 are in Milwaukee and Games 3, 4, and 5 are in Tampa Bay.

• Game 1: Friday, October 23 — Rays at Brewers, 8 p.m. ET (American Family Field, Milwaukee)
• Game 2: Saturday, October 24 — Rays at Brewers, 8 p.m. ET (American Family Field, Milwaukee)
• Game 3: Monday, October 26 — Brewers at Rays, 8 p.m. ET (Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg)
• Game 4: Tuesday, October 27 — Brewers at Rays, 8 p.m. ET (Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg)
• Game 5*: Wednesday, October 28 — Brewers at Rays, 8 p.m. ET
• Game 6*: Friday, October 30 — Rays at Brewers, 8 p.m. ET
• Game 7*: Saturday, October 31 — Rays at Brewers, 8 p.m. ET

*If necessary. A Game 7 would fall on Halloween night.

How to watch the World Series without cable

Every game airs on FOX, so any live-TV streaming service carrying FOX works. The series also streams on FOX One, and FOX Deportes carries the Spanish-language broadcast. First pitch for the opener was scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.

How the Brewers got here

Milwaukee earned its spot by sweeping the defending back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. The Brewers’ lone previous World Series appearance came in 1982. Brewers ace and likely Cy Young winner Jacob Misiorowski started the opener at home.

How the Rays got here

Tampa Bay defeated the Cleveland Guardians in six games to win the American League pennant. The Rays lost their two previous World Series trips — in five games to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008 and in six games to the Dodgers in 2020. Right-hander Nick Martinez took the mound for the Rays in Game 1.

Why this World Series is special

No rain delays, for one — both stadiums have roofs. But the real story is the guaranteed first-time champion. In the 122nd Fall Classic, one of baseball’s ringless franchises finally gets its ring. Either the Brewers end a wait that stretches back to 1982, or the Rays finally finish the job after falling short twice.

FAQ

When does the 2026 World Series start?

Game 1 was played Friday, October 23, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Game 2 is Saturday, October 24.

What time are the World Series games?

Every game starts at 8 p.m. ET.

What TV channel is the World Series on?

FOX, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes. The games also stream on FOX One.

Who is in the 2026 World Series?

The Milwaukee Brewers (National League) and the Tampa Bay Rays (American League).

Have the Brewers or Rays ever won the World Series?

No. Neither franchise has ever won the Fall Classic, so a first-time champion is guaranteed.

When was the Brewers’ last World Series appearance?

1982 — 44 years ago. The Rays last appeared in 2020.