Even though fans in Ohio can no longer watch the Cleveland Guardians in the MLB postseason, they may still have an interest in the 2026 World Series, which starts on Oct. 23.
The Tampa Bay Rays, who beat the Guardians in the American League Championship Series, will face the National League's Milwaukee Brewers. Neither team has won it all before. (The Milwaukee Braves beat the New York Yankees in 1957 World Series, but that franchise relocated to Atlanta, and the title went with it.)
The Rays were founded in 1998 and have made it to the World Series in 2008 and 2020, losing both times. The Brewers have appeared in one World Series – 1982, when they lost to the St. Louis Cardinals.
What time is Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays Game 1 of the 2026 World Series today?
Game 1 of the World Series is at 8 p.m. ET on Oct. 23.
What TV channel is Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays on?
- TV channel: FOX
- Streaming:Fubo (free trial), FOX One
Game 1 is accessible on TV via FOX. You can stream the World Series on Fubo or FOX One.
Game 1 World Series probable pitchers for Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers
The Brewers will send out flamethrower Jacob Misiorowski, who owned an MLB-best 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts in 30 starts during the regular season. The Rays will send out Drew Rasmussen to counter. He had a 2.67 ERA and 174 strikeouts in 30 starts.
2026 World Series schedule
All times Eastern
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m., American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m., Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m., Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m., Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m., American Family Field, Milwaukee
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m., American Family Field, Milwaukee
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Where to watch World Series Game 1, Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays