When does the World Series start? Schedule, format, how to watch and more to know

The Fall Classic is upon us. The MLB season will come to a close with the 2026 World Series, and one team has already clinched a spot by sweeping its way to the pennant. The Milwaukee Brewers, MLB s top team in the regular season, reached the World Series for the first time in 44 years with an NLCS sweep over the two-time reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers. They will now await the winner of the ALCS between the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays and the No. 2 Cleveland Guardians. With the NLCS over and an AL champion to be determined, let s take a look ahead to the 2026 World Series, including the schedule, format and more. World Series 9 hours ago Brewers history in World Series: What to know as Milwaukee reaches Fall