The celebratory champagne has already been sprayed in respective clubhouses, but the ultimate test remains for the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays as they prepare for the 2026 World Series. Both elite franchises enter the Fall Classic seeking the first World Series title in their respective histories, setting up a cutthroat best-of-seven duel to determine who hoists the Commissioner’s Trophy.
Action begins on Friday, October 23, with tickets available for all seven potential showdowns hosted at Milwaukee’s American Family Field and St. Petersburg’s Tropicana Field. Ticket prices vary widely depending on the venue. In Milwaukee, the lowest entry price for a home game starts at $2,163 including fees for Game 6 on Friday, October 30. Prices for Game 1 on October 23 start at $2,892, Game 2 on October 24 start at $2,732, and a potential Game 7 on Saturday, October 31 starts at $2,528.
Meanwhile, fans looking to attend games in Florida will find significantly lower starting costs at Tropicana Field. Tickets for Game 3 on Monday, October 26 start at $759, Game 4 on Tuesday, October 27 start at $777, and Game 5 on Wednesday, October 28 start at $757, with all figures including fees.
Looking back at the regular season, the two teams met three times in a late March and early April series. Tampa Bay took the opening contest 3-2, propelled by home runs from Yandy Díaz and Jonny DeLuca alongside a six-inning performance from starting pitcher Nick Martinez. Milwaukee bounced back to claim the next two games at home by scores of 6-2 and 8-2. Jake Bauers and Brice Turang each contributed home runs during those victories, while pitcher Brandon Woodruff went five innings in the March 31 matchup before later landing on the 60-day injured list in July. Though considered unlikely, team observers note a remote possibility that Woodruff could make a surprise relief appearance during the Fall Classic. Jacob Misiorowski also anchored the Brewers during that early-season meeting, pitching six innings of two-run ball.
Entering the championship series, Milwaukee holds the status of betting favorite on DraftKings at -155, having enjoyed extended rest after completing an NLCS sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on October 15. However, the Tampa Bay squad advances following a gritty six-game victory over the Cleveland Guardians, bolstered by key contributions from Díaz, slugger Junior Caminero, and midseason acquisition Freddy Peralta.
