The 2026 World Series features two of the most flawless, complete teams in the game.
The National League Milwaukee Brewers will face the American League Tampa Bay Rays.
Well it isn’t 1969. And it isn’t the New York Mets…but
The Brewers finished with a 103-69 regular season record, the best in baseball.
TheTampa Bay Rays had a record of 98-64, which was third in baseball, behind the Los Angeles Dodgers.
espn.com has listed the following 2026 World Series Schedule:
2026 World Series Featuring Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Game 1: Tampa Bay at Milwaukee, Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Game 2: Tampa Bay at Milwaukee, Saturday, Oct. 24 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Game 3: Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, Monday, Oct. 26 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Game 4: Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Game 5*: Milwaukee at Tampa Bay, Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Game 6*: Tampa Bay at Milwaukee, Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
Game 7*: Tampa Bay at Milwaukee, Saturday, Oct. 31 at 8 p.m. ET (Fox)
*if necessary
Interesting Facts About 2026 World Series Opponents:
Neither team has ever won a World Series.
baseballreference.com shows the Brewers last World Series was in 1982, when they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-2.
The Brewers were in the American League East Division at the time. They finished that season, 95-67.
baseballreferce.com lists the Rays last entry to the World Series in 1008, when they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1. They finished the regular season at 97-65 in the American League.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 14: Jackson Chourio #11 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a Home Run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on October 14, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Getty Images2026 World Series Milwaukee Brewers Difference Makers:
statmuse.com has a complete list of Brewers statistics for the 2026 season.
2B Brice Turang was a true team leader, with a .268 batting average, 37 doubles, three triples, 21 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases, in 24 attempts.
C William Contreras hit .270, with 27 doubles, one triple, 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and one stolen base, in two three attempts.
1B Jake Bauers surprised with a huge year. He finished with a .268 average, 22 doubles, two triples, 26 home runs, 86 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 17 attempts.
LF Jackson Chourio may be the best overall Brewers player. He finished 2026 with 27 doubles, no triples, 25 home runs, 75 RBIs, and 23 stolen bases in 28 attempts.
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Jacob Misiorowski #32 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after striking out Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres to end the fourth inning in game one of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesRHP Jacob Misiorowski, a Cy Young Award candidate, led the Brewers pitching rotation with a 16-5 record, a minuscule 1.80 ERA, and an incredible, MLB best 252 strikeouts over 174.2 innings pitched, covering 30 starts.
LHP Kyle Harrison had a record of 11-5, with a 4.20 ERA, and 141 strikeouts, in 115.2 innings, covering 24 starts.
LHP Shane Drohan made 19 starts, covering 124.2 innings. He finished with a record of 7-6, a 4.19 ERA, and 124 strikeouts.
RHP Trevor Megill was the Brewers saves leader, with 30.
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 19: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after hitting a two run home run during the seventh inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game six of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field on October 19, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Getty Images2026 World Series Tampa Bay Rays Difference Makers:
3B Junior Caminero led the Rays with 42 home runs, and 101 RBIs. He hit .276, with 25 doubles, a triple, and three stolen bases in six attempts.
DH Yandy Diaz hit .293, with 26 doubles, one triple, 22 home runs, 85 RBIs, and three stolen bases in four attempts.
1B Jonathan Aranda hit .274, with 27 doubles, no triples, 22 homers, 92 RBIs, and no stolen bases in one attempt.
LF Chandler Simpson stole 46 bases in 60 attempts. He hit .306, with 16 doubles, six triples, no home runs, and 38 RBIs.
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - OCTOBER 13: Freddy Peralta #51 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts after striking out Petey Halpin #0 of the Cleveland Guardians to end the top of the sixth inning during Game Two of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
MLB Photos via Getty ImagesRHP Freddy Peralta had a 5-2 record after being traded by the Mets. He threw 41 innings, struck out 43 and had a 3.25 in 10 games.
RHP Nick Martinez made 31 starts, finishing with a 15-6 record, in 180 innings. He had a 3.10 ERA, and struck out 109.
RHP Drew Rasmussen started 30 games, covering 172 innings. He had a 16-5 record, with a 2.67 ERA, striking out 174.
RHP Bryan Baker led the team in saves, with 41.
The World Series features teams that can hit, pitch, play stellar defense, and run.
Each team will be looking for their first ever World Series Championship.
Both teams are virtually flawless. Without holes.
The 2026 World Series could be won on something as simple as a rare mistake.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com