The Brewers won the first World Series title in franchise history, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1. Milwaukee clinched with a 4-1 win in Game 5 on October 28 at Tropicana Field, the city's first World Series championship since 1957. Jacob Misiorowski spun 5 2/3 scoreless innings in the clincher, rookie Cooper Pratt set a World Series record with hits in six straight plate appearances, and closer Trevor Megill recorded the final out. The full game-by-game results and the printable tracker are below.
The 2026 MLB postseason is complete. The top-seeded Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions, closing out the Tampa Bay Rays 4 games to 1 with a 4-1 win in Game 5 at Tropicana Field on Wednesday, October 28. It is the first World Series title in Brewers history. Here is the final bracket:
The Milwaukee Brewers won the 2026 World Series 4-1 over the Tampa Bay Rays.
| Round | Matchup (higher seed hosts) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| World Series | Brewers vs Rays (Milwaukee hosts Games 1-2 and 6-7) | Brewers win 4-1 |
Here is the 2026 World Series TV schedule, day by day, with first pitch in Eastern and the national network for each game. The Brewers beat the Rays 4 games to 1, and every game aired on FOX.
| Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 (Fri) | Final | Rays at Brewers, World Series Game 1, Brewers won 3-2 | FOX |
| Oct 24 (Sat) | Final | Rays at Brewers, World Series Game 2, Brewers won 5-4 | FOX |
| Oct 26 (Mon) | Final | Brewers at Rays, World Series Game 3, Brewers won 10-1 | FOX |
| Oct 27 (Tue) | Final | Brewers at Rays, World Series Game 4, Rays won 4-3 | FOX |
| Oct 28 (Wed) | Final | Brewers at Rays, World Series Game 5, Brewers won 4-1 | FOX |
Coming up: the 2026 MLB season is complete. The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions, their first title in franchise history. Next on the calendar is the offseason, with pitchers and catchers reporting in February 2027.
The 2026 World Series is set: the Milwaukee Brewers (National League, 103-59) host the Tampa Bay Rays (American League, 98-64) with a chance at the franchise’s first title. Game 1 is Friday, October 23 at 8:00 PM ET on FOX, and a possible Game 7 would fall on Saturday, October 31. Milwaukee earned home-field advantage with the better regular-season record. Below is the full schedule, start times, TV, how to watch and a free printable tracker.
2026 World Series: Quick Facts
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs Milwaukee Brewers
- Dates: October 23 to October 31, 2026 (best-of-7)
- Game 1: Friday, Oct 23, 8:00 PM ET on FOX
- Home field: Milwaukee Brewers (better regular-season record; host Games 1, 2, 6, 7)
- Format: 2-3-2, best-of-seven
- TV: FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One
2026 World Series schedule and start times
| Game | Date | Time | Matchup (home team last) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Fri, Oct 23 | 8:00 PM ET | Rays at Brewers | FOX |
| Game 2 | Sat, Oct 24 | 8:00 PM ET | Rays at Brewers | FOX |
| Game 3 | Mon, Oct 26 | 8:00 PM ET | Brewers at Rays | FOX |
| Game 4 | Tue, Oct 27 | 8:00 PM ET | Brewers at Rays | FOX |
| Game 5 | Wed, Oct 28 | 8:00 PM ET | Brewers at Rays | FOX (if needed) |
| Game 6 | Fri, Oct 30 | 8:00 PM ET | Rays at Brewers | FOX (if needed) |
| Game 7 | Sat, Oct 31 | 8:00 PM ET | Rays at Brewers | FOX (if needed) |
Milwaukee hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7; Tampa Bay hosts Games 3, 4 and 5. All first pitches 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
How the 2-3-2 format works
The World Series is best-of-seven in a 2-3-2 format. The home-field team, Milwaukee, hosts Games 1 and 2, the series shifts to Tampa Bay for Games 3, 4 and 5, then returns to Milwaukee for Games 6 and 7 if needed. The first team to four wins takes the title.
How to watch the 2026 World Series
Every game airs on FOX (with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes) and streams on FOX One. First pitch is 8:00 PM ET for all seven games. Cord-cutters can stream FOX through FOX One or a live-TV service that carries FOX.
How the two teams got here
Milwaukee rolled to the National League pennant behind the best record in baseball at 103-59 and carries home-field advantage into the Fall Classic. Tampa Bay came out of the American League at 98-64 to reach the World Series. It is a matchup of two of the sport’s smartest, deepest rosters, and the Brewers are chasing the first championship in franchise history.
Download the free printable World Series tracker
Print the one-page scorecard and track every game, score and series result from Game 1 through a possible Game 7.
Download the printable 2026 World Series tracker (PDF)
More October baseball: the MLB postseason TV schedule, the MLB standings, and every printable sports bracket.
Frequently asked questions
Who is playing in the 2026 World Series?
The Milwaukee Brewers (NL) and the Tampa Bay Rays (AL). Milwaukee has home-field advantage with the better regular-season record.
When does the 2026 World Series start?
Game 1 is Friday, October 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET on FOX.
What channel is the World Series on?
FOX, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes and streaming on FOX One. All games start at 8:00 PM ET.
What is the 2026 World Series schedule?
Games run Oct 23, 24, 26, 27, and if needed Oct 28, 30 and 31. Milwaukee hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7; Tampa Bay hosts Games 3, 4 and 5.
