The Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers are chasing a championship neither franchise has won before. Their 2026 World Series matchup begins Friday, October 23, with the Fall Classic opening in Milwaukee.
For fans planning to stream the series, DIRECTV’s MySports package offers access to FOX in select markets. Check your ZIP code before signing up to confirm that your local FOX station is included.
Here’s what to know about watching Rays vs. Brewers, including the series schedule and DIRECTV’s current streaming offer.
When does the 2026 World Series start?
Game 1 between the Rays and Brewers is scheduled for Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. Milwaukee hosts the opener at American Family Field.
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How to stream the World Series with DIRECTV
DIRECTV lists its MySports Genre Pack among the packages available for watching the World Series. The key is access to your local FOX affiliate, which varies by location. Enter your ZIP code and review the channel lineup before completing your subscription.
Eligible new customers can currently start with a five-day free trial, followed by a promotional price of $49.99 for the first month. MySports then renews monthly at the prevailing rate, currently $64.99 per month, unless canceled. Review applicable taxes, fees, and offer terms at checkout.
The trial gives eligible viewers a way to try the service during the series. However, five days will not cover the entire schedule if the matchup reaches the later games.
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What channel is the World Series on?
Every game of the Rays–Brewers series will air on FOX, with Spanish-language coverage on FOX Deportes.
For DIRECTV subscribers, confirm that the appropriate channel is included in your selected package and available in your market.
2026 World Series schedule
The best-of-seven series follows a 2-3-2 format, with Milwaukee hosting the first two games and the final two, if necessary. Tampa Bay hosts Games 3–5.
Games 5–7 will be played if necessary. Dates are subject to change.
What else comes with DIRECTV MySports?
MySports includes the ESPN Unlimited Plan, along with sports networks such as ESPN, FS1, MLB Network, NBA TV and NFL Network. That gives fans more to watch as baseball’s championship overlaps with football season and the NBA and NHL schedules. Channel availability and restrictions apply.
For viewers signing up specifically for the World Series, start by checking FOX availability. Then review the trial, promotional pricing, and renewal terms to choose the right option for your household.
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