World Series 2026: schedule, what's at stake and how prediction markets cover it
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 in the 2026 World Series. Game 4 is Tuesday, October 27 at Tropicana Field on FOX; a Game 7, if needed, is Saturday, October 31. The schedule, the two League Championship Series and how World Series contracts work on prediction markets.
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The short answer
The Milwaukee Brewers lead the Tampa Bay Rays 3-0 in the 2026 World Series after winning Game 1 3-2 and Game 2 5-4 at home and Game 3 10-1 at Tropicana Field. Game 4 is Tuesday, October 27 at Tropicana Field on FOX, and a deciding Game 7, if needed, would be played on Saturday, October 31. It is a best-of-seven series between the American League and National League pennant winners. Prediction markets usually list a contract on who wins the series, plus contracts on single games; what is open depends on the platform and your state.
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Last checked October 27, 2026
Where things stand
- National League Championship Series: the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0. The Brewers are confirmed in the World Series.
- American League Championship Series: the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2, winning Game 6 7-3 on October 19.
- World Series: the Brewers lead 3-0 (Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 2 on October 23; Game 2: Brewers 5, Rays 4 on October 24; Game 3: Brewers 10, Rays 1 on October 26). One more win ends the series. Games 3, 4 and 5 are at Tropicana Field.
Last checked: October 27, 2026
When is the 2026 World Series?
From Friday, October 23 to Saturday, October 31, 2026 at the latest. Every game is on FOX. The series uses a 2-3-2 format, and the pennant winner with the better regular-season record hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7.
| Date | Game | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 23 | Game 1: Brewers 3, Rays 2 | FOX |
| Saturday, October 24 | Game 2: Brewers 5, Rays 4 | FOX |
| Sunday, October 25 | Off day | |
| Monday, October 26 | Game 3: Brewers 10, Rays 1 | FOX |
| Tuesday, October 27 | Game 4 | FOX |
| Wednesday, October 28 | Game 5 (if needed) | FOX |
| Thursday, October 29 | Off day | |
| Friday, October 30 | Game 6 (if needed) | FOX |
| Saturday, October 31 | Game 7 (if needed) | FOX |
Dates are from MLB's postseason schedule (opens in a new tab). Every game starts at 8:00 p.m. ET, according to MLB.com (opens in a new tab). Times can change.
What is being decided?
- The championship: the first team to four wins takes the 2026 World Series.
- Series length: it can end in four, five, six or seven games.
- World Series MVP: named after the final game.
- The matchup: the Milwaukee Brewers against the Tampa Bay Rays.
What World Series contracts do prediction markets list?
These are the kinds of contracts US exchanges have listed for past World Series. What is open in your state, and its price, depends on the platform, so check the app for current listings.
- Series winner: a yes-or-no contract for each team.
- Single games: who wins Game 1, Game 2 and so on, usually opening a day or two before each game.
- Series length: for example, whether the series goes to seven games.
- MVP and player contracts: on some platforms, not all.
- Live trading: some platforms keep a game's market open while it is played.
Each contract pays $1 if it is right and $0 if not, and its price before then is the market's estimate, not a guarantee. We do not show prices on this page because they change during every game. Example: a contract trading at 40 cents pays $1 if the outcome happens, so a buyer risks 40 cents to make 60. Our guide explains how to trade the Rays vs Brewers series.
Where can you trade World Series contracts?
For sports we list ProphetX (opens in a new tab) first, then Kalshi (opens in a new tab), Polymarket US (opens in a new tab) and OG (opens in a new tab). Our platform ranking explains how we compare them.
Status as of October 13, 2026:
- Kalshi: sports contracts are blocked by court order in Nevada, Michigan and Washington. In California, New York, Massachusetts and several other states it is available with a legal dispute pending.
- Polymarket US and ProphetX: not offered in Nevada.
- OG: sports contracts are not offered in Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey or Ohio.
ProphetX's minimum age is 18 (or the local age of majority if higher); Kalshi's, Polymarket US's and OG's minimum age is 18; we recommend 21+. Rules differ by state: see our state-by-state guides. For the start of the basketball season, see our NBA 2026-27 preview.
Sources
- MLB.com, "MLB announces 2026 Postseason schedule": mlb.com (opens in a new tab) (checked October 14, 2026)
- MLB.com, 2026 postseason bracket and schedule: mlb.com (opens in a new tab) (checked October 14, 2026)
- MLB, 2026 World Series schedule and results (statsapi.mlb.com), checked October 27, 2026
- FOX Sports, 2026 MLB playoff schedule: foxsports.com (opens in a new tab) (checked October 14, 2026)
- State availability: our own records of each platform's published terms, checked October 14, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 World Series start?
Game 1 is on Friday, October 23, 2026, on FOX.
When is Game 7 of the 2026 World Series?
If the series goes the distance, Game 7 is on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
What channel is the 2026 World Series on?
FOX shows every game of the 2026 World Series, according to MLB's schedule.
Who has home-field advantage in the World Series?
The pennant winner with the better regular-season record hosts Games 1, 2, 6 and 7.
Can I trade World Series contracts in my state?
In most states, yes, on at least one CFTC-regulated exchange. Kalshi's sports contracts are blocked by court order in Nevada, Michigan and Washington; Polymarket US and ProphetX are not offered in Nevada; OG does not offer sports contracts in eight states. Check our state guides and the app for current availability.
How do World Series prediction market contracts work?
Each contract pays $1 if the outcome happens and $0 if it doesn't. You buy at the current price, and you can sell before the series ends.
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