when does the world series start
The gist
The 2026 World Series opens Friday, Oct. 23, with the ALCS winner visiting the NLCS winner.
Milwaukee is in it for the first time since 1982; start times are unannounced.
How it unfolded
- Sep 29, 2026The Wild Card Series begins, with Atlanta, the White Sox, the Yankees and San Diego winning their openers.
- Oct 11, 2026NLCS Game 1: Milwaukee beats the Dodgers 2-1 to take a 1-0 series lead.
- Oct 15, 2026Milwaukee beats the Dodgers 6-4 to sweep the NLCS and reach the World Series for the first time since 1982.