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2026 MLB World Series Countdown
Fri, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT
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The 2026 World Series, officially presented by Capital One, serves as the final round of the Major League Baseball postseason to determine the year's champion. The American League and National League champions compete in a best-of-seven series using a 2-3-2 venue format. The club holding the superior regular season record earns home-field advantage, hosting the first two games along with the final two if required.
Details
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- https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/fox-broadcasts-2026-world-baseball-classic-games-schedule
Release information
The series schedule spans up to seven games through October 31, 2026, with designated travel days planned after Game 2 and Game 5. National audio coverage is provided by ESPN Radio and Univision Radio, while international broadcasts include Sportsnet and TVA Sports in Canada, TNT Sports in the United Kingdom, and ESPN across Australia and Latin America.
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Frequently asked questions
- When does 2026 MLB World Series start?
- 2026 MLB World Series starts on Fri, October 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM CDT.
- How is home-field advantage decided for the series?
- Home-field advantage is awarded to the team with the better 2026 regular season record, granting them hosting rights for Games 1, 2, 6, and 7.
- When are the scheduled travel days during the series?
- Travel days are set for October 25 following Game 2 and October 29 following Game 5, provided the series extends past five games.
- What time does 2026 MLB World Series release in my timezone?
- The countdown on this page converts 2026 MLB World Series to your local time automatically, so the clock always reflects your own timezone.
Last updated: 9/4/2026
