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World Series Game 1 tonight: Rays vs. Brewers cheat sheet
By The Trends Incoming team · Published 2026-10-23
Grab a seat: the World Series starts tonight, and whoever wins, a city celebrates its first-ever championship.
What it is
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 1 on Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field, on FOX. MLB.com lists Nick Martinez for the Rays against Jacob Misiorowski, who threw 1,115 pitches of 100 mph or more this season.
| Game 1 | Tonight, 8 p.m. ET, Milwaukee (FOX) |
|---|---|
| Game 2 | Sat Oct 24, Milwaukee |
| Games 3 to 5 | From Mon Oct 26, St. Petersburg |
| Games 6 and 7 | Oct 30 and 31 in Milwaukee, if needed |
Why it's trending
It's the first World Series between two franchises that have never won it since 1980, per AP. Milwaukee won 103 games and hasn't been here since 1982, while Tampa Bay won 97 and is chasing the title it missed in 2008 and 2020. Christian Yelich summed up the mood to MLB.com: "our performance directly affects people's happiness and togetherness."
Where to follow it
Watch on FOX, FOX Deportes or FOX One, and follow #WorldSeries, #ThisIsMyCrew and #RaysUp. Our World Series 2026 guide has the full schedule, and the series preview covers both rosters. Busy sports weekend? The WNBA Finals resume Saturday with Atlanta up 2-1, and the Bears just won on Thursday night.
Quick answers
Who won Game 1 of the 2026 World Series?
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 on October 23, 2026, at American Family Field.
When is World Series Game 2?
Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee, on FOX, FOX Deportes and FOX One.
When is Game 7 of the World Series?
If needed, Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.
Who is pitching Game 1 of the World Series?
Nick Martinez for Tampa Bay and Jacob Misiorowski for Milwaukee, per MLB.com's Game 1 preview.
Follow it
Sources
- MLB.com: Game 1 lineups and pitching matchup
- MLB.com: Game 1 storylines
- MLB.com: Brewers vs. Rays preview
- AP: Brewers and Rays
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-31. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.