Sports · October 20, 2026
World Series schedule 2026: Dates, start times, channels, scores for every Brewers vs. Rays game
The 2026 World Series is set between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, following the Rays' 7-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the ALCS. This matchup ensures a first-time champion, as neither franchise has won a World Series title previously. The Brewers advanced after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League pennant. Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled to take place in Milwaukee on Friday, October 23, 2026.
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- NBC NewsMainstream
Tampa Bay Rays advance to World Series, will face Milwaukee Brewers
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Rays will face Brewers in World Series to produce a first-time champion
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World Series will have first-time champion as Rays set up showdown with Brewers
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Homer-happy Rays finish off Guardians to set up small-market World Series matchup with Brewers
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Peralta, Caminero, Diaz lead Rays to win over Guardians and a trip to the World Series
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World Series schedule 2026: Dates, start times, channels, scores for every Brewers vs. Rays game
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The 2026 World Series will feature the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays.
- The Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS to advance.
- Neither the Brewers nor the Rays have ever won a World Series title.
- Game 1 will be held in Milwaukee on Friday night.
- Junior Caminero and Yandy Diaz both hit two-run home runs for the Rays in Game 6.
- Freddy Peralta started Game 6 for the Rays and pitched 5 1/3 innings.
Reported by only some outlets
- The Rays previously appeared in the World Series in 2008 and 2020.
- The Brewers previously appeared in the World Series in 1982.
- Cleveland's championship drought has extended to 78 years.
- The Rays overcame a 2-1 series deficit against the Guardians.
- Richie Palacios drove in two runs with a double in the second inning.
- Junior Caminero's home run was his first career postseason home run.
- The Rays are in their 29th season as a franchise.
Confirmed
- The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the Cleveland Guardians in ALCS Game 6.
- The World Series matchup is Rays vs. Brewers.
- The 2026 World Series will produce a first-time champion.
- Game 1 is Friday, October 23, in Milwaukee.
Reported
- Rays manager Kevin Cash told the team 'We got one more bite!' during the celebration. (New York Post)
- Junior Caminero's home run was hit off All-Star closer Cade Smith. (ESPN)
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