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Brewers return to World Series, first appearance since 1982

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 12:22 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Brewers return to World Series, first appearance since 1982

Summary

The Milwaukee Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in the World Series opener on October 24, 2026, marking their first trip to the championship series since 1982. The team's previous World Series appearance ended in a loss to the Cardinals. Iconic figures from the Brewers' past, including players Robin Yount and manager Harvey Kuenn, are fondly remembered as Milwaukee embraces the excitement of postseason baseball once again.

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Status Watch

•Brewers last appeared in the World Series in 1982.
•First game against Tampa Bay Rays takes place on October 24, 2026.
•Robin Yount's legacy as an MVP is celebrated during the series.
•Harvey Kuenn, former manager, played a key role in past success.
•The team's previous World Series ended in a loss against the Cardinals.

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12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Bring on the bratwurst! Brewers in the World Series conjures memories of Kuenn, Yount and Uecker

What they're saying

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Seeing the Brewers return to the World Series for the first time since 1982 is a treat for one sports writer who covered their ALCS win then and got a taste of Milwaukee as a great baseball town.
— Yahoo Sports

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