MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 23: A general view inside the stadium during the National Anthem prior to game one of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 23, 2026 in Milwaukee,
TAMPA, Fla. - Game 1 of the 2026 World Series is in the books. The Tampa Bay Rays lost to the Milwaukee Brewers 3 to 2 on Friday night at American Family Field.
Next up: Game 2.
When is Game 2 of the World Series?
What's next:
The Tampa Bay Rays stay in Milwaukee for Game 2 of the World Series against the Brewers. Game 2 is set for Saturday night, Oct. 24 at American Family Field. First pitch is scheduled for 8 p.m.
2026 World Series schedule, start times
Timeline:
The Milwaukee Brewers host Games 1 & 2 of the World Series, while the Tampa Bay Rays will host Games 3 & 4. If needed, the Rays host Game 5, while the Brewers host Games 6 & 7.
- Game 1 - Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers
- Game 2 - Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers
- Game 3 - Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays
- Game 4 - Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays
- Game 5 - Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. | Milwaukee Brewers at Rays *If needed
- Game 6 - Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers *If needed
- Game 7 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. | Tampa Bay Rays at Brewers *If needed
Both teams are vying for their first-ever World Series title
Big picture view:
Whichever team wins the fall classic becomes the first to do so in their franchise's history.
The Brewers led Major League Baseball with a franchise-record 103 wins in the regular season and finished at or near the top of baseball in a number of key statistical categories.
Tampa Bay had an American League-best 98 wins in the regular season. The Rays reached the World Series twice since the club's inaugural 1998 season, but have never hoisted the Commissioner's Trophy.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Tampa Bay Rays
By the numbers:
The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have competed against each other 28 times since 2005 – with the Brewers winning 15 of those games, and the Rays winning 13.
During this season, the Brewers and the Rays met 3 times – the Brewers won two of those three games, according to MLB.com.
This is the third World Series run for the Rays, who won the American League in 2008, 2020, and now, 2026. This is the Brewers' second trip to the World Series since their first in 1982 (they were part of the American League at the time).
The Source: This story was produced by FOX 13 staff using information from the Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers, Major League Baseball, and FOX Milwaukee.