This Friday, October 23, the 2026 MLB World Series begins, and we have a matchup that few expected to see at this stage: the Tampa Bay Rays vs. the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rays reach this stage after sweeping the Yankees 3-0 in the division series and winning the American League Championship Series 4-2 against the Guardians; for their part, the Brewers were the best team in the MLB postseason and reaffirmed that status by sweeping the Dodgers 4-0 to win the National League Championship Series.
The Rays enter Game 1 of the 2026 World Series after a strong regular season and an impressive postseason run. With key hitters such as Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz, along with a competitive pitching staff, Tampa Bay will look to maintain its momentum and secure the first World Series championship in franchise history.
The Brewers arrive at Game 1 with confidence after an outstanding regular season and a dominant postseason performance, including a sweep of the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. Playing at home, Milwaukee will rely on its balanced offense, strong pitching, and home-field advantage to take an early lead in the series and pursue its first World Series title.
Check out the final score from Game 1 of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers, this Friday, October 23. (Photo: Created by Depor using Chat GPT AI)
How to watch the World Series 2026
United States: Baseball fans in the United States can watch the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers live on FOX, with streaming available through FOX One. Spanish-language coverage will be available on FOX Deportes, while MLB.TV subscribers with authentication through an eligible television provider can also access FOX’s broadcasts. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
United Kingdom: Viewers in the United Kingdom can follow the 2026 World Series on TNT Sports, MLB’s listed official broadcast partner for the UK. Fans looking to stream the Rays vs. Brewers series should check TNT Sports’ current digital subscription and streaming options, as availability may depend on their package and provider.
Mexico: In Mexico, the 2026 World Series will be available through ESPN, FOX Sports, and Grupo Imagen, according to MLB’s international broadcast listings. Streaming availability may vary by broadcaster and subscription, so fans should check ESPN’s and FOX Sports’ official platforms, as well as local listings from Grupo Imagen, for live coverage of the Rays vs. Brewers matchup.
South Africa: Baseball fans in South Africa can follow the 2026 World Series through ESPN Africa, MLB’s listed broadcast partner for the country. Viewers should consult their local television provider for channel availability and check the provider’s supported streaming options to watch the championship series live.
Australia: can watch the 2026 World Series through ESPN, the official MLB postseason broadcast partner in Australia. For online viewing, fans should check ESPN’s available streaming services and local subscription packages to confirm access to the live Rays vs. Brewers games.
