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This matchup opens the 2026 World Series with the Milwaukee Brewers hosting the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Milwaukee enters with the stronger regular-season record and home-field advantage after going 103-59, finishing first in the NL Central, clinching its division, and securing the best record in the league. The Brewers have also carried sharp form into October, winning 8 of their last 10 regular-season games and bringing a five-game winning streak into this spot. Through eight postseason games, their pitching has set the tone with a 2.02 ERA, while William Contreras has led the lineup with 3 home runs and a .367 batting average.
Tampa Bay arrives as the AL East champion after a 98-64 regular season and the best record in its league. The Rays have taken a different path into this opener, with a more even 5-5 mark over their last 10 regular-season games, but their postseason profile has still been built on run prevention and clean execution. Through nine postseason games, Tampa Bay owns a 2.58 ERA, has converted all 5 save chances, and has gotten key production from Yandy Díaz, who leads the club with 2 home runs, while Richie Palacios carries a .364 batting average into the series.
Below are the details on how to watch.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- When: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET
- Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
