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As the 2026 World Series approaches, the Milwaukee Brewers are aiming to capture their first championship in franchise history. The Brewers, along with the Tampa Bay Rays, are among the few Major League Baseball teams that have never won a World Series. That will change when the series begins with Game 1 on Friday, Oct. 23, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee is making its first World Series appearance since 1982, when the team was still in the American League. Despite having a payroll in the middle of the pack, the Brewers posted the best record in baseball this season and reached the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years. They swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers to advance, ending a nearly 45-year drought since their last Fall Classic berth.
The Brewers are one of five MLB franchises without a World Series title, joining the Rays, Colorado Rockies, Seattle Mariners, and San Diego Padres. Their only previous World Series trip came in 1982, when they lost in seven games to the St. Louis Cardinals.
Key Analysis
The 2026 World Series guarantees a first-time champion, as both the Brewers and Rays have never won. Milwaukee's journey from a mid-market payroll to the best record in baseball highlights their resilience and strategic team-building. The matchup also underscores the rarity of two title-less teams meeting in the Fall Classic, adding historical significance to the series.
World Series Schedule
- Game 1: Friday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m. ET, at Milwaukee
- Game 2: Saturday, Oct. 24, 8 p.m. ET, at Milwaukee
- Game 3: Monday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m. ET, at Tampa Bay
- Game 4: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. ET, at Tampa Bay
- Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, Oct. 28, 8 p.m. ET, at Tampa Bay
- Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m. ET, at Milwaukee
- Game 7 (if necessary): Saturday, Oct. 31, 8 p.m. ET, at Milwaukee
All games will be broadcast on FOX and FOX Deportes.
Originally reported by usatoday.