The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers meet in Game 1 of the 2026 World Series on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The best-of-seven championship series will be televised nationally in the United States on FOX and FOX Deportes, with streaming available on FOX One. Viewers outside the U.S. can check their local broadcast partners for coverage options.
Milwaukee, the National League champion, hosts the opener after finishing the regular season with a franchise-record 103 wins. Tampa Bay secured the American League pennant with a six-game victory over the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Championship Series. Neither franchise has won a World Series title, making this matchup an opportunity for one club to claim its first championship.
Game 1 is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, October 23. The local start time varies across North America, so viewers should check the corresponding time zone before the first pitch.
| Location | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Eastern United States (ET) | 8:00 p.m. |
| Central United States (CT) | 7:00 p.m. |
| Mountain United States (MT) | 6:00 p.m. |
| Pacific United States (PT) | 5:00 p.m. |
| Alaska | 4:00 p.m. |
| Hawaii | 2:00 p.m. |
| Toronto and Montreal, Canada | 8:00 p.m. |
| Winnipeg, Canada | 7:00 p.m. |
| Calgary and Edmonton, Canada | 6:00 p.m. |
| Vancouver, Canada | 5:00 p.m. |
| Halifax, Canada | 9:00 p.m. |
| St. John’s, Newfoundland | 9:30 p.m. |
All times are local to the listed locations for October 23, 2026.
The opening game starts at 6:00 p.m. in Mexico City and most of Central America. Mexico has multiple time zones, however, so the local time depends on the city.
| Country or location | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Mexico City and central Mexico | 6:00 p.m. |
| Tijuana, Mexico | 5:00 p.m. |
| Cancún, Mexico | 7:00 p.m. |
| Guatemala | 6:00 p.m. |
| Belize | 6:00 p.m. |
| Honduras | 6:00 p.m. |
| El Salvador | 6:00 p.m. |
| Nicaragua | 6:00 p.m. |
| Costa Rica | 6:00 p.m. |
| Panama | 7:00 p.m. |
Fans in much of northern South America can watch the opening game at 7:00 p.m. local time. Countries on UTC−4 will see the first pitch at 8:00 p.m., while several southern South American markets will begin at 9:00 p.m.
| Country or location | Local start time |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 7:00 p.m. |
| Peru | 7:00 p.m. |
| Ecuador, mainland | 7:00 p.m. |
| Venezuela | 8:00 p.m. |
| Bolivia | 8:00 p.m. |
| Dominican Republic | 8:00 p.m. |
| Puerto Rico | 8:00 p.m. |
| Cuba | 8:00 p.m. |
| Argentina | 9:00 p.m. |
| Uruguay | 9:00 p.m. |
| Chile, Santiago | 9:00 p.m. |
| Paraguay | 9:00 p.m. |
| Brazil, Brasília and São Paulo | 9:00 p.m. |
These conversions use the time-zone offsets expected to apply on October 23, 2026. Local daylight-saving rules and regional exceptions should be checked before publication.
In the United States, FOX and FOX Deportes will televise Game 1, while FOX One will provide a streaming option. MLB has also confirmed that Univision will air the opener.
In Canada, MLB lists Sportsnet and TVA Sports among its postseason and World Series broadcast partners. Viewers should check their local listings for the specific channel and language of coverage.
For Mexico and the rest of Latin America, broadcast rights and streaming availability vary by territory. Fans should consult MLB’s official international broadcaster directory and their local sports networks rather than assume that a US streaming subnoscription provides access in every country.
The World Series follows a best-of-seven format, meaning the first team to win four games becomes champion. Milwaukee hosts Games 1 and 2, Tampa Bay hosts Games 3 through 5 if necessary, and the series returns to Milwaukee for Games 6 and 7 if required.
| Game | Date | Start Time (ET) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, October 23 | 8:00 p.m. | Milwaukee |
| Game 2 | Saturday, October 24 | 8:00 p.m. | Milwaukee |
| Game 3 | Monday, October 26 | 8:00 p.m. | Tampa Bay |
| Game 4 | Tuesday, October 27 | 8:00 p.m. | Tampa Bay |
| Game 5* | Wednesday, October 28 | 8:00 p.m. | Tampa Bay |
| Game 6* | Friday, October 30 | 8:00 p.m. | Milwaukee |
| Game 7* | Saturday, October 31 | 8:00 p.m. | Milwaukee |
Games 5, 6 and 7 will be played only if necessary. The schedule is subject to change.
The opening matchup brings together two franchises seeking their first World Series championship. Milwaukee last appeared in the Fall Classic in 1982, while Tampa Bay returns for its third appearance after losing to Philadelphia in 2008 and Los Angeles in 2020.
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