The matchup is set. The Milwaukee Brewers will face the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 World Series, with Game 1 on Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
It’s Milwaukee’s first trip to the Fall Classic since 1982, and Tampa Bay’s third ever after 2008 and 2020. Neither franchise has won a World Series, so someone is about to make history. Here’s everything you need to watch every pitch.
World Series at a glance
- Matchup: Milwaukee Brewers (NL) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (AL)
- Dates: Friday, Oct. 23 – Saturday, Oct. 31 (if necessary)
- First pitch: 8 p.m. ET for every game
- TV: FOX (English), FOX Deportes (Spanish)
- Stream: FOX One, FOX Sports app, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV, Sling
- Format: Best-of-seven, 2-3-2. The Brewers have home-field advantage.
2026 World Series schedule
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Fri., Oct. 23 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 2 | Sat., Oct. 24 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 3 | Mon., Oct. 26 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 4 | Tue., Oct. 27 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 5* | Wed., Oct. 28 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 6* | Fri., Oct. 30 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX |
| Game 7* | Sat., Oct. 31 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX |
What channel is the World Series on?
Every game airs nationally on FOX, which has carried the World Series every year since 2000. Spanish-language coverage is on FOX Deportes.
How to stream the World Series without cable
- FOX One: FOX’s standalone streaming service carries every game. It’s also available as a Prime Video channel.
- FOX Sports app / FOXSports.com: Free to stream with a TV provider login.
- Live TV streaming services: YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, DIRECTV and Sling (FOX available in select markets) all include your local FOX station. Several offer free trials.
How to watch the World Series for free
Because FOX is a broadcast network, a digital HD antenna that picks up your local FOX affiliate gets you every game at no cost. Streaming free trials from FOX One, Fubo or DIRECTV are another option if you time them right.
How to listen on the radio
SiriusXM carries every World Series game nationally, and both teams’ local flagship stations will have their own broadcasts.
Where are the games being played?
Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 are at American Family Field in Milwaukee. Games 3, 4 and 5 are at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
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