2026 World Series starts, extra innings rules differ from regular season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 12:15 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The 2026 World Series begins with the Tampa Bay Rays facing the Milwaukee Brewers. This series marks a historic opportunity for both teams to secure their first championship. A key difference in rules is the management of extra innings: while the regular season employs the 'ghost runner' rule starting in the 10th inning, the postseason will follow traditional rules without this stipulation. Game 1 is scheduled for October 23 at 8:00 PM ET in Milwaukee.
- •The Rays and Brewers compete for their first World Series title.
- •Extra innings will follow traditional rules in the postseason.
- •Game 1 is set for October 23 at Milwaukee.
- •Game 2 will take place on October 24 in Milwaukee.
- •Games will continue through October 30 and 31 if necessary.
- 12:15 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Series extra innings rules explained
"As the 2026 World Series gets underway, one rule that's different from the regular season is how extra innings are handled.
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