2026 World Series Features Brewers and Rays Seeking First Title

The 2026 World Series will feature the Milwaukee Brewers and the Tampa Bay Rays, both of which are pursuing their first championship title. Tampa Bay secured its spot by defeating the Cleveland Guardians in Game 6 of the American League Championship Series, winning the series 4-2.

This matchup is notable as it marks the first time since the 1980 World Series that two teams are competing for their inaugural title. In that series, the Philadelphia Phillies triumphed over the Kansas City Royals.

Tampa Bay is making its third World Series appearance, having previously lost to the Philadelphia Phillies in 2008 and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020. The Brewers are appearing in the World Series for the second time, with their first being in 1982 when they were defeated by the St. Louis Cardinals. During the 2026 regular season, Milwaukee led Major League Baseball with a record of 103 wins and 59 losses, while Tampa Bay topped the American League with a 98-64 record.