World Series 2026 starts tonight! At the end we will have a “first time champion” regardless of who wins! To me, that’s exciting! – Life@62!

The 2026 World Series features a first-time champion matchup between the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers and the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays. [1, 2]Matchup OverviewTeams: Milwaukee Brewers (103–59) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (98–64)Home-Field Advantage: Milwaukee Brewers (best record in MLB)Network & Streaming: Broadcast live on FOX and FOX Deportes, with streaming available on Fox Oneand MLB.TV.Championship Stakes: Both franchises are seeking their first World Series title in team history. [1, 2, 3]2026 World Series ScheduleGameDateTime (ET / PT)VenueLocationGame 1Friday, Oct. 238:00 PM / 5:00 PMAmerican Family FieldMilwaukee, WIGame 2Saturday, Oct. 248:00 PM / 5:00 PMAmerican Family FieldMilwaukee, WIGame 3Monday, Oct. 268:00 PM / 5:00 PMTropicana FieldSt. Petersburg, FLGame 4Tuesday, Oct. 278:00 PM / 5:00 PMTropicana FieldSt. Petersburg, FLGame 5*Wednesday, Oct. 288:00 PM / 5:00 PMTropicana FieldSt. Petersburg, FLGame 6*Friday, Oct. 308:00 PM / 5:00 PMAmerican Family FieldMilwaukee, WIGame 7*Saturday, Oct. 318:00 PM / 5:00 PMAmerican Family FieldMilwaukee, WI*If necessary [1]