Two Teams That Have NEVER Won The World Series Just Kicked Off Game 1.

The 2026 World Series is officially here, and get this: we’re talking about two teams, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, who have never hoisted that championship trophy before. It’s a clean slate for everyone, kicking off Friday, October 23, with Game 1 at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Ready to Host First Fall Classic in Decades

For the Brewers, this is massive. They’re hosting their first World Series game since way back in 1982. Imagine that wait! They’re throwing ace Jacob Misiorowski to the mound to start, and honestly, the dude is expected to snag the NL Cy Young. What a way to set the tone, right? You know he wants to absolutely dominate right out of the gate.

Rays Bring The Heat, Playing Smart With Their Rotation

Across the diamond, we’ve got the Tampa Bay Rays, making their third-ever World Series appearance. They’re countering Misiorowski with Nick Martinez in Game 1. This is a smart move, giving their ace, Drew Rasmussen, an extra day of rest to be fresh for Game 2. It’s all about strategy in a best-of-seven, and getting that early series lead is huge, even if it’s just one game.

Catch All The Action: Game Time and Where to Watch

You don’t want to miss a second of this historical opener. Game 1 kicks off tonight at 8:00 p.m. ET, or 7:00 p.m. CT if you’re closer to American Family Field. You can catch all the live action on Fox, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz on the call. If you’re streaming, Fubo or DIRECTV have you covered, and Fubo even offers a free trial, so you can literally try before you buy. For radio listeners, tune into SiriusXM, with the Rays broadcast on channel 202 and the Brewers on channel 203.

This is just the beginning, folks! Game 2 is set for Saturday, October 24, also at 8:00 p.m. ET. Every pitch, every at-bat, it all matters when two franchises are chasing their very first championship. Let’s go!

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Originally reported by The Sporting News.