Two teams are about to battle it out in the 2026 World Series, and get this: neither the Tampa Bay Rays nor the Milwaukee Brewers have ever hoisted that championship trophy. Ever! This year, one of these squads is finally breaking that decades-long drought, making this series pure, unadulterated history for whoever comes out on top.
No Title, No Problem?
This is the third trip to the Fall Classic for the Rays. They went in 2008 and lost to the Philadelphia Phillies. Then in 2020, they battled hard but ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers. For the Brewers? This is only their second shot at the title, with their only other appearance way back in 1982. Think about that: two clubs with all that history, all those seasons, and not a single World Series ring between them. Someone’s world is about to change forever. What a story, right?
Your Wallet’s About to Take a Hit
So, when does this whole thing kick off? Game 1 is Friday, October 23rd, 2026, and it’s happening in Milwaukee. Games 1 and 2 are both in Milwaukee, then the series shifts to Tampa Bay for Games 3 and 4. If it goes the distance, Games 5, 6, and 7 would see Game 5 back in Tampa, and then potentially back to Milwaukee for Games 6 and 7. Every game is set for an 8 p.m. ET start.
Now, if you want to be there for the Tampa Bay home games, you better start saving your pennies, like, yesterday. As of Tuesday, October 20th, the cheapest tickets for the first home game on Monday, October 26th, are going for more than $885 on Ticketmaster. We’re talking prices ranging from $887 all the way up to $3,824! SeatGeek isn’t much better, listing the cheapest at $850. Crazy, right? But hey, you’re paying for a piece of history.
This best-of-seven series is going to be an absolute slugfest. Game 1 is just around the corner on Friday, October 23rd, in Milwaukee. Game 2 follows Saturday, October 24th, also in Milwaukee, before Game 3 brings the action to Tampa on Monday, October 26th. One of these teams is finally getting their moment in the sun, and you can bet everyone’s watching to see which history gets made. Get ready!
This article was created with AI assistance and published under Seattle On Tap’s editorial standards. See our Editorial Policy.
Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
Leave a Reply