Brewers open World Series against Rays on Oct 23 in Milwaukee
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The gist
The Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in World Series Game 1 on Oct 23 at 7 p.m. CT on FOX.
Both franchises are chasing their first title, guaranteeing a first-time champion.
Background
The Milwaukee Brewers are the National League champions and NL's top seed, in the World Series for the first time since 1982. The Tampa Bay Rays are the American League champions and AL's top seed, back in the World Series for the third time after 2008 and 2020. Both franchises are chasing their first World Series title, so this series guarantees a first-time champion. Milwaukee holds home-field advantage, hosting Games 1 and 2 and potentially Games 6 and 7.
How it unfolded
- Oct 15, 2026The Brewers clinched the NL pennant by sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS, winning Game 4 in Los Angeles.
- Oct 19, 2026The Rays clinched the American League pennant by winning the final three games of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians.
- Oct 20, 2026Reports published the World Series schedule, with the Brewers facing the Rays in a best-of-seven series.
- Oct 22, 2026The Journal Sentinel reported Game 1 first pitch set for 7 p.m. on Fox at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
- Oct 23, 2026World Series Game 1: Rays at Brewers, American Family Field, Milwaukee, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Oct 24, 2026World Series Game 2: Rays at Brewers, American Family Field, Milwaukee, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Oct 25, 2026Travel day between Games 2 and 3.
- Oct 26, 2026World Series Game 3: Brewers at Rays, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Oct 27, 2026World Series Game 4: Brewers at Rays, Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Oct 28, 2026World Series Game 5 (if necessary): Brewers at Rays, Tropicana Field, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Oct 29, 2026Off-day follows Game 5.
- Oct 30, 2026World Series Game 6 (if necessary): Rays at Brewers, American Family Field, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
- Oct 31, 2026World Series Game 7 (if necessary): Rays at Brewers, American Family Field, 7 p.m. CT / 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- MLB.com notes the 2026 postseason schedule is subject to change.
- Analysts
- Yahoo Sports (Stadium Rant) notes Milwaukee holds home-field advantage, hosting Games 1 and 2 and potentially Games 6 and 7.
- Support
- FOX 13 Tampa Bay reports Tropicana Field will host Games 3, 4 and 5 in St. Petersburg, along with official stadium watch parties for away games.
Still unverified
Games 5, 6 and 7 are scheduled only if necessary, per the published schedule.