After a thrilling ride through the 2026 MLB playoffs, the World Series has finally arrived. The 122nd Fall Classic is set to begin on Friday, Oct. 23, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers set to clash in their first-ever postseason matchup.
Making their first World Series appearance since 1982, Pat Murphy and the Brewers enter the Fall Classic after sweeping the defending back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS.
The Rays return to the World Series for the first time since 2020, when they fell to the Dodgers in six games.
Ahead of Friday's Game 1, get everything you need to know below, including TV/streaming information, the full World Series schedule and more.
How to watch Rays vs. Brewers 2026 World Series Game 1
- When: Friday, Oct. 23
- Where: American Family Field - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX, FOX Deportes
- Streaming: FOX One
Rays vs. Brewers 2026 World Series schedule
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Brewers
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 24 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Brewers
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 26 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Rays
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Rays
- *Game 5: Wednesday, Oct. 28 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Rays
- *Game 6: Friday, Oct. 30 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Brewers
- *Game 7: Saturday, Oct. 31 - 8:00 p.m. ET - at Brewers
Rays vs. Brewers Game 1 2026 World Series projected lineups
The starting lineups for Game 1 of the 2026 World Series are TBD.
Rays vs. Brewers Game 1 2026 MLB World Series probable pitchers
Brewers: TBD
TBD: TBD
Rays vs. Brewers Game 1 2026 World Series betting odds
Milwaukee Brewers: -155
Tampa Bay Rays: +135
Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook
Have the Milwaukee Brewers ever won a World Series?
The Brewers have never won a World Series, having lost their only prior appearance in 1982 (defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games).
Have the Tampa Bay Rays ever won a World Series?
The Rays are 0-2 across their two World Series appearances, with losses to the Dodgers in 2020 (4-2) and Phillies in 2008 (4-1).
How many games are in the World Series?
The World Series is a best-of-seven series. The first team to win four games wins the series.