The Brewers are four wins from their first World Series championship. Milwaukee faces the Tampa Bay Rays in the 2026 Fall Classic, opening Friday, October 23, at American Family Field. Here’s how to follow the series with your family.
Updated October 21, 2026. All times below are Central.
Brewers vs. Rays: what’s at stake?
Neither franchise has won a World Series. Milwaukee’s only previous appearance was in 1982; Tampa Bay reached the Series in 2008 and 2020. One fan base will celebrate a first championship.
Milwaukee eliminated San Diego and swept the Dodgers to win the National League pennant. Tampa Bay beat the Yankees and Guardians to represent the American League.
2026 World Series schedule
All seven potential games are scheduled for 7 p.m. Central:
Game 1 — Friday, October 23: Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee.
Game 2 — Saturday, October 24: Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee.
Game 3 — Monday, October 26: Brewers at Rays.
Game 4 — Tuesday, October 27: Brewers at Rays.
Game 5 — Wednesday, October 28: Brewers at Rays, if necessary.
Game 6 — Friday, October 30: Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee, if necessary.
Game 7 — Saturday, October 31: Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee, if necessary.
The best-of-seven series ends when a team wins four games. Sunday, October 25, and Thursday, October 29, are scheduled off days. Check MLB’s official schedule for changes.
Players and matchups to watch
Jackson Chourio vs. Junior Caminero: Two 22-year-old stars give each lineup a player worth watching on every pitch.
Familiar faces on the other side: Rays pitchers Freddy Peralta and Drew Rasmussen both previously pitched for Milwaukee.
Milwaukee’s October spark: Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors. Watch whether the Brewers can keep producing timely hits against Tampa Bay’s pitching.
For a deeper look, read MLB’s position-by-position comparison. Check the Game 1 pitching and lineup preview for updates rather than assuming a full-series rotation is set.
How to watch the World Series
Every game airs on FOX, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes and streaming on FOX One. Check your subscription and local channel access before first pitch. See FOX’s viewing guide.
Making it a family experience
Choose your game-night plan. Friday and Saturday offer a chance to watch together without a school morning immediately afterward. For younger fans, make the opening innings the main event and save highlights for breakfast.
Give kids something to follow. Pick a player, keep a homemade scorecard or count strikeouts together. Before the game, ask a grandparent or longtime fan what they remember about 1982.
Find your crowd. Our World Series watch-party guide across Wisconsin covers viewing options. Confirm reservations, age policies, admission and kitchen hours with the venue.
Plan ahead for Halloween. A deciding Game 7 would fall on October 31. Check your community’s trick-or-treat schedule before committing to overlapping plans.
Going to American Family Field?
Use our Brewers World Series ticket guide for buying options, home-game numbering and refund considerations for unplayed games. Set a total budget that includes fees, parking and food.
Locate mobile tickets before leaving home, allow extra travel time and choose a meeting spot for your group. Bring hearing protection for children sensitive to crowd noise. Go Crew!
Milwaukee, it’s time to celebrate! The Brewers’ 2026 World Series championship celebration is scheduled for Friday, October 30, with a downtown parade followed by a rally and fan festival at the Summerfest grounds.