The Milwaukee Brewers secured home-field advantage for the 2026 World Series with a regular-season record of 103–59, culminating in a 4–0 sweep of the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. Major League Baseball announced that the Fall Classic is scheduled to begin on Friday, October 23, 2026, marking Milwaukee’s first World Series appearance since 1982.
The Milwaukee Brewers Sweep the Los Angeles Dodgers to Reach the Fall Classic
Milwaukee’s dominant four-game sweep over Los Angeles ended the Dodgers’ bid for a historic third title. The victory propels the top team in the National League into the final stage of the postseason, where they await the winner of the American League Championship Series. In the ALCS, the Cleveland Guardians hold a 2–1 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays.
October 2026 World Series Schedule and Venues
The 2026 World Series will follow the traditional best-of-seven format using a 2–3–2 structure. Because the Brewers posted the superior regular-season record, they will host Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Games 3, 4, and, if necessary, Game 5 will take place at the home ballpark of the American League champion—either Progressive Field in Cleveland or Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
FINAL: Brewers 6, Dodgers 4The Milwaukee Brewers are going to the World Series after sweeping the two-time defending champion Dodgers. The Brewers came back from down 4-0 to advance to their first World Series since 1982 and exact revenge on the Dodgers’ NLCS sweep last year.
Game 1 is set for Friday, October 23, followed by Game 2 on Saturday, October 24, in Milwaukee. The series shifts to the American League venue for Game 3 on Monday, October 26, and Game 4 on Tuesday, October 27. If required, Game 5 will be played Wednesday, October 28, before the teams return to Wisconsin for Game 6 on Friday, October 30, and Game 7 on Saturday, October 31.
Purchasing Tickets Through Official Channels and Secondary Markets
Securing tickets directly through official primary channels remains a significant challenge for fans. Postseason ticket packages are largely distributed to team season-ticket holders long before October begins, and any remaining face-value inventory typically sells out within hours of a team clinching a pennant. Milwaukee announced that inventory for Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 at American Family Field went on sale immediately following their NLCS victory.
Tickets for the American League host’s home games—Games 3, 4, and 5—become available immediately upon the conclusion of the ALCS between Cleveland and Tampa Bay. For fans unable to secure primary tickets, secondary resale marketplaces offer last-minute entry options, though buyers are advised to review platform terms and refund policies carefully before purchasing.
Secondary Market Ticket Price Ranges for 2026
Resale pricing for World Series matchups varies widely based on market size and the championship drought of the participating franchises. With Milwaukee returning to the World Series for the first time in 44 years, local demand across Wisconsin has set new franchise records.
Historical data from recent postseasons illustrates the dramatic shift in market pricing. During the 2023 World Series between two smaller-market franchises, average ticket prices hovered around $685. In contrast, the 2024 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees pushed the lowest get-in price for Game 1 past $1,300, with series averages exceeding $1,400. For the more evenly matched 2025 series, baseline get-in prices settled between $650 and $900.
For the 2026 series, upper-deck seats and standing-room-only options for early games are projected to range from $650 to $950. Weekend matchups and potential elimination games in Milwaukee are expected to command baseline prices starting above $1,200 to $1,800. Premium club seats and dugout-adjacent loge locations routinely command four- to five-figure sums, particularly if the series reaches a decisive Game 6 or 7.
Broadcasting Details and Postseason Timeline
FOX holds exclusive broadcasting rights for every game of the 2026 World Series in the United States, providing traditional television coverage alongside streaming via FOX One and Spanish-language broadcasts on FOX Deportes. The broader MLB postseason schedule features the Wild Card round opening on September 29, the Division Series beginning on October 3, and the Championship Series starting on October 11.
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