2026 MLB playoff bracket: Schedule and scores as Rays advance to World Series to face Brewers
Quick Look
- The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays will meet in the 2026 World Series, marking the Brewers' first appearance since 1982 and the Rays' first since 2020.
- Neither franchise has ever won a World Series title.
- Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, Oct.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Brewers last appeared in the World Series in 1982, while the Rays' most recent appearance was in 2020. Neither team has won a World Series title in franchise history.
The 2026 World Series is set: the Milwaukee Brewers vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Rays secured the American League pennant on Monday night, beating the Cleveland Guardians in ALCS Game 6 behind a massive home run by Junior Caminero. This marks their first World Series appearance since 2020, and only their third in franchise history (they lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008). The Brewers, meanwhile, swept the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League pennant and make their first World Series since 1982.
Neither franchise has ever won a title.
World Series Game 1 is set for Friday, Oct. 23, in Milwaukee.
Below is a look at the full 2026 MLB playoff bracket and the playoff schedule.
2026 MLB playoff bracket
2026 MLB playoff schedule
All times Eastern
*if needed
Championship Series schedule
Monday, Oct. 19
ALCS Game 6: Rays 7, Guardians 3 (Tampa Bay wins 4-2)
Championship Series scores
Sunday, Oct. 11
NLCS Game 1: Brewers 2, Dodgers 1
Monday, Oct. 12
NLCS Game 2: Brewers 7, Dodgers 4
ALCS Game 1: Guardians 7, Rays 3
Tuesday, Oct. 13
ALCS Game 2: Rays 3, Guardians 1
Wednesday, Oct. 14
NLCS Game 3: Brewers 6, Dodgers 2
Thursday, Oct. 15
ALCS Game 3: Guardians 3, Rays 2
NLCS Game 4: Brewers 6, Dodgers 4 (Milwaukee wins 4-0)
Saturday, Oct. 17
ALCS Game 4: Rays 7, Guardians 3
Sunday, Oct. 18
ALCS Game 5: Rays 3, Guardians 1
World Series schedule
Friday, Oct. 23
World Series Game 1: Rays @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 24
World Series Game 2: Rays @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Monday, Oct. 26
World Series Game 3: Brewers @ Rays, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Tuesday, Oct. 27
World Series Game 4: Brewers @ Rays, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Wednesday, Oct. 28
World Series Game 5*: Brewers @ Rays, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Friday, Oct. 30
World Series Game 6*: Rays @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Saturday, Oct. 31
World Series Game 7*: Rays @ Brewers, 8 p.m., Fox/Fox Deportes/fubo
Wild Card Series scores
Tuesday, Sept. 29
NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Braves 5, Phillies 3
AL Wild Card Series Game 1: White Sox 6, Astros 3
AL Wild Card Series Game 1: Yankees 9, Red Sox 0
NL Wild Card Series Game 1: Padres 8, Cubs 0
Wednesday, Sept. 30
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Phillies 4, Braves 3 (10)
AL Wild Card Series Game 2: White Sox 7, Astros 3 (Chicago wins 2-0)
AL Wild Card Series Game 2: Yankees 9, Red Sox 2 (New York wins 2-0)
NL Wild Card Series Game 2: Padres 4, Cubs 1 (San Diego wins 2-0)
Thursday, Oct. 1
NL Wild Card Series Game 3: Braves 6, Phillies 2 (Atlanta wins 2-1)
Division Series scores
Saturday, Oct. 3
ALDS Game 1: White Sox 3, Guardians 0
NLDS Game 1: Dodgers 5, Braves 3
ALDS Game 1: Rays 1, Yankees 0
NLDS Game 1: Brewers 3, Padres 2
Sunday, Oct. 4
NLDS Game 2: Brewers 4, Padres 3
NLDS Game 2: Braves 3, Dodgers 2
Monday, Oct. 5
ALDS Game 2: White Sox 4, Guardians 3
ALDS Game 2: Rays 5, Yankees 2
Tuesday, Oct. 6
NLDS Game 3: Dodgers 3, Braves 1
NLDS Game 3: Padres 4, Brewers 3
Wednesday, Oct. 7
ALDS Game 3: Guardians 9, White Sox 3
NLDS Game 4: Dodgers 4, Braves 1 (Los Angeles wins 3-1)
ALDS Game 3: Rays 4, Yankees 3 (Tampa Bay wins 3-0)
NLDS Game 4: Brewers 3, Padres 1 (Milwaukee wins 2-1)
Thursday, Oct. 8
ALDS Game 4: Guardians 9, White Sox 5
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The 2026 World Series will go to at least six games
Likely · Within weeks
Game 1 will draw strong television ratings in Milwaukee and Tampa Bay markets
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Which team will win the 2026 World Series?
- Will either franchise finally break their title drought?
- How will home-field advantage impact the series given the alternating venue schedule?
