2026 World Series Schedule: Brewers vs. Rays Game 1 Is Tonight at 8 PM ET on FOX

The 2026 World Series starts tonight — Friday, October 23 — when the Milwaukee Brewers host the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 at American Family Field, with first pitch at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Every game of the best-of-seven series starts at 8 p.m. ET, and one of these two franchises will win the first championship in its history.

Key Facts

  • Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (NL) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (AL) — neither team has ever won a World Series
  • Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field, Milwaukee, on FOX
  • Full schedule: Games 1–2 in Milwaukee (Oct. 23–24), Games 3–5 in Tampa Bay (Oct. 26–28), Games 6–7 back in Milwaukee (Oct. 30–31) if needed
  • Records: Brewers finished 103–59 and hold home-field advantage; the Rays finished 98–64
  • Game 1 starters: Jacob Misiorowski (16–5, 1.80 ERA) for Milwaukee vs. Nick Martinez (15–6, 3.10 ERA) for Tampa Bay
  • TV: FOX for every game; Spanish coverage on FOX Deportes, with Game 1 also on Univision

What is the full 2026 World Series schedule?

Game 1 is Friday, October 23 in Milwaukee, and Game 2 follows on Saturday, October 24, also in Milwaukee. The series then moves to Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg for Game 3 on Monday, October 26, Game 4 on Tuesday, October 27, and Game 5 on Wednesday, October 28 if necessary. If the series is still alive, Game 6 is Friday, October 30 and a winner-take-all Game 7 is Saturday, October 31, both back in Milwaukee. Every game starts at 8 p.m. ET.

How can you watch the World Series without cable?

FOX carries the entire series, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz calling the games. Cord-cutters can stream every game on FOX One and the FOX Sports app, or through live TV streaming services that carry FOX, including Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling and DIRECTV. Spanish-language coverage airs on FOX Deportes for all games, and Game 1 will also be shown in Spanish on Univision.

How did the Brewers and Rays get here?

Milwaukee swept the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series to reach its first World Series since 1982 — only the second appearance in franchise history. Tampa Bay beat the Cleveland Guardians in six games in the ALCS, clinching the pennant with a 7–3 win on October 19. This is the Rays' third World Series appearance, after 2008 and 2020, and their first actually played at Tropicana Field — the 2020 series was staged at a neutral site in Arlington, Texas.

Who is pitching in Game 1?

Milwaukee turns to Jacob Misiorowski, who led the majors this season with a 1.80 ERA, 252 strikeouts and a 0.802 WHIP, and went 16–5. Tampa Bay counters with 35-year-old Nick Martinez, who went 15–6 with a 3.10 ERA and has rebuilt his career after four seasons pitching in Japan. On paper it is the classic October contrast: the dominant young ace against the veteran who keeps finding ways to get outs.

Why does this series guarantee a first-time champion?

The Brewers have never won a World Series in more than five decades of trying, and their only previous trip, in 1982, ended in defeat. The Rays lost the 2008 series to Philadelphia and the 2020 series to the Dodgers. Because both finalists are still chasing their first title, one fan base is guaranteed a celebration it has waited generations for — and the other is guaranteed more heartbreak.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time does World Series Game 1 start?

Game 1 starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, October 23, at American Family Field in Milwaukee. All seven potential games are scheduled for 8 p.m. ET starts.

What channel is the 2026 World Series on?

Every game airs on FOX, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes. Streaming options include FOX One, the FOX Sports app, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling.

When is Game 7 of the World Series, if it happens?

If the series goes the distance, Game 7 will be played on Saturday, October 31, in Milwaukee, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.

Schedule and broadcast details follow MLB's official World Series schedule. Start times are subject to change.

 

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