The 2026 World Series is here. Tampa Bay and Milwaukee open Game 1 tonight at American Family Field, with first pitch set for 8:00 p.m. ET. Both clubs are making their Fall Classic debut, and neither is treating this moment lightly.
Game Info
- Matchup: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers
- Game: World Series — Game 1 (best of 7)
- Date: October 23, 2026
- First Pitch: 8:00 p.m. ET
- Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee
- TV (US): FOX / FOX One — Baseball Night in America
Where to Watch
In the United States, tonight’s game is exclusive to FOX / FOX One (Baseball Night in America). Spanish-language coverage is available on FOX Deportes. Note: MLB.TV is an out-of-market product — nationally exclusive games like this one are not part of that package.
Local broadcast options for each team:
- Rays fans: RAYS (MLB Local Media), WMOR (over-the-air), or RAYS.TV — no local blackout within the MLB app.
- Brewers fans: BREW (MLB Local Media), WITI Fox 6 (over-the-air), or BREWERS.TV — no local blackout within the MLB app.
Starting Pitchers
- Tampa Bay — Nick Martinez (RHP): 15-6, 3.10 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 109 strikeouts in 180.0 innings
- Milwaukee — Jacob Misiorowski (RHP): 16-5, 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP, 252 strikeouts in 174.2 innings
Keys to the Game
The pitching matchup alone is worth the price of admission. Martinez has been steady and reliable all year for Tampa Bay — a 15-win season with a 3.10 ERA and solid command. But Misiorowski is on another level: a 1.80 ERA and 252 strikeouts make him arguably the most dominant starter entering any World Series in recent memory. The Brewers’ ace will be pitching at home, with a crowd that’s been waiting a long time for this.
For Tampa Bay, the task is clear — don’t let Misiorowski dictate the series from the jump. For Milwaukee, capitalizing on home-field advantage in Game 1 could set the tone for everything that follows.
This article will be updated after the game with the final score, key plays, and video highlights.
