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2026 World Series: Brewers vs. Rays — Schedule, TV and Why This One Is Historic
Milwaukee and Tampa Bay meet in a World Series that guarantees a first-time champion. The Brewers, owners of baseball's best record at 103–59, are in their first Fall Classic since 1982. The Rays are back for the third time, still chasing the franchise's first title. Here is the full schedule, how to watch, and the numbers behind the matchup.
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2026 World Series: Brewers vs. Rays — schedule, TV and why it's historic
A guaranteed first-time champion: Milwaukee's first Fall Classic since 1982 vs. Tampa Bay's third shot at a title. Every game at 8 PM ET on FOX.
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