Two franchises that have never lifted the World Series trophy now meet for the first time in that long-sought moment, a reminder that the game's oldest contests are often decided by who has waited longest. The Tampa Bay Rays, after six hard games against Cleveland, and the Milwaukee Brewers, after a swift sweep of the defending champion Dodgers, have each arrived by different roads at the same threshold. Whichever side prevails will be crowned a first-time champion, and the series opens Friday night in Milwaukee on Fox, with a schedule that carries it back and forth across the country before i
Brewers and Rays Open 2026 World Series in Milwaukee; Game 1 Friday, Oct. 23 at 8 p.m. on Fox
Whoever wins will be a first-time champion.
Mark
Two teams, neither has ever won a World Series. Why does that stand out?
Mimi
Because one of them is guaranteed to change that. Milwaukee's last pennant was four decades ago, and Tampa Bay is on its third.
Mark
And they arrived in different ways.
Mimi
Milwaukee swept the Dodgers in four games, and those Dodgers were the back-to-back defending champions. The Rays needed six games against Cleveland, finishing with a 7-3 win Monday.
Luke
Careful with what that proves, though. A sweep is a result, not a forecast. Nothing in the reporting says Milwaukee is the favorite.
Mark
There's a prediction in the piece, isn't there?
Mimi
Brewers 3, Rays 1 for Game 1. It's the paper's pick.
Luke
Right, and it's one outlet's guess. It isn't confirmed anything, and the source gives no reasoning behind it.
Mark
What about the schedule?
Mimi
Two games in Milwaukee, then Games 3 and 4 in Tampa Bay. Game 5 is there too if needed, then Games 6 and 7 back in Milwaukee.
Luke
And those last three only happen if the series goes long. They're contingent, not scheduled certainties.
Der Puls
- Neither franchise has ever won a World Series, so the weight of history sits on both benches from the first pitch.
- Milwaukee arrives rested and fresh off a four-game sweep of the defending champion Dodgers, its first pennant in four decades.
- Tampa Bay grinded through six games against Cleveland, closing with a 7-3 win that carried it to its third AL pennant.
- The series can stretch to seven games, shuttling between Milwaukee and Tampa Bay with Game 1 set for Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. on Fox.
- Every game in the series is set to air on Fox, and Fubo offers a streaming route for viewers who want to follow along.
Two franchises that have never lifted the World Series trophy now meet for the first time in that long-sought moment, a reminder that the game's oldest contests are often decided by who has waited longest. The Tampa Bay Rays, after six hard games against Cleveland, and the Milwaukee Brewers, after a swift sweep of the defending champion Dodgers, have each arrived by different roads at the same threshold. Whichever side prevails will be crowned a first-time champion, and the series opens Friday night in Milwaukee on Fox, with a schedule that carries it back and forth across the country before it is done.
The Rays closed out Cleveland on Monday night with a 7-3 win, and with that the 2026 World Series matchup was set: Tampa Bay against Milwaukee. It is Tampa Bay's third American League pennant, earned by beating the Guardians in six games.
Milwaukee's path was quicker. The Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending champions who had won back-to-back titles, in four games. The sweep brought the Brewers their first pennant in four decades.
Neither franchise has ever won a World Series, so the series will crown a first-time champion. Games 1 and 2 are in Milwaukee on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23 and 24, followed by Games 3 and 4 in Tampa Bay on Oct. 26 and 27. If needed, Game 5 returns to Tampa Bay on Oct. 28, and Games 6 and 7 go back to Milwaukee on Oct. 30 and 31. Every game starts at 8 p.m. on Fox.
The Star's pick for the opener is Brewers 3, Rays 1. That is only a prediction, and the series will be decided on the field, beginning Friday night in Milwaukee.
The Rays closed out Cleveland on Monday night with a 7-3 win, and with that the matchup for the 2026 World Series was settled: the Tampa Bay Rays against the Milwaukee Brewers. Game 1 is Friday, Oct. 23, at 8 p.m. in Milwaukee, broadcast on Fox.
Tampa Bay got here by beating the Cleveland Guardians in six games. It is the third American League pennant in the Rays' history, and the clinching game was the 7-3 victory that ended the series.
Milwaukee's route was shorter. The Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in four games. The Dodgers arrived as the defending champions, having won back-to-back World Series titles. The sweep gave Milwaukee its first pennant in four decades.
That sets up a series with a guaranteed outcome of one kind: neither franchise has ever won a World Series, so whichever team prevails will be a first-time champion.
The schedule is built around two stops in each city. Games 1 and 2 are in Milwaukee on Friday, Oct. 23, and Saturday, Oct. 24, both at 8 p.m. on Fox. The series then moves to Tampa Bay for Game 3 on Monday, Oct. 26, and Game 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, again at 8 p.m. on Fox.
If the series is not decided by then, Game 5 is Wednesday, Oct. 28, in Tampa Bay. The final two games, if needed, return to Milwaukee: Game 6 on Friday, Oct. 30, and Game 7 on Saturday, Oct. 31. Every game is scheduled for an 8 p.m. start on Fox. Viewers who want to stream can do so on Fubo.
The Ventura County Star's own call for the opener is Brewers 3, Rays 1. That is a prediction, not a result, and the series itself will be settled on the field, beginning Friday night in Milwaukee.
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Prediction for Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 1.— Ventura County Star
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