Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays meet in World Series opener October 23
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Last updated Oct 21, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will face off in the 2026 World Series, starting October 23 in Milwaukee. The Brewers, with a regular season record of 103-69, represent the National League, while the Rays, who finished at 98-64, represent the American League. Both teams are praised for their well-rounded capabilities in hitting, pitching, and defense. The series schedule is set, with Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee and Games 3 and 4 in Tampa Bay. A possible Game 5 would also take place in Tampa Bay on October 28.
- •Game 1 is scheduled for October 23 at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.
- •The Brewers finished the regular season with the best record in baseball.
- •The Rays ranked third in the league during the regular season.
- •Neither team has ever won a World Series title.
- •The series features top players from both rosters, with standout performances highlighted.
- 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 World Series Features 2 Almost Flawless Baseball Teams
"The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will field teams in the World Series with tremendous hitting, defense, pitching, and running balance. They are flawless.
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