How to Watch Rays vs. Brewers in the 2026 World Series on DIRECTV
The 2026 World Series starts Friday, October 23, at 8 p.m. ET, with the American League champion Tampa Bay Rays visiting the National League champion Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field. Every game airs on FOX, so DIRECTV customers watch on their local FOX station. Games also stream on FOX One and air in Spanish on FOX Deportes.
Milwaukee swept the Dodgers 4-0 in the NLCS. Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 7-3 in ALCS Game 6 on October 19 to win the series 4-2. Here's the full schedule and how to watch every game on DIRECTV, updated October 20, 2026.
2026 World Series schedule
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, Oct. 23 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
| Game 2 | Saturday, Oct. 24 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
| Game 3 | Monday, Oct. 26 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
| Game 4 | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
| Game 5* | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
| Game 6* | Friday, Oct. 30 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
| Game 7* | Saturday, Oct. 31 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes |
*If necessary. Off days are Sunday, Oct. 25, and Thursday, Oct. 29. Univision also carries Game 1 in Spanish.
What channel is the World Series on DIRECTV?
Your local FOX station
FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. Every World Series game airs on your local FOX affiliate, and the number depends on your market. DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available. Press Guide and look for your FOX station, or search "World Series." Our guide to what channel FOX is in your area lists stations by market.
If you removed local channels from your satellite package, add them back before Friday so the guide has time to update. See adding local channels on DIRECTV.
In Spanish: FOX Deportes
FOX Deportes carries every game in Spanish. On DIRECTV, FOX Deportes is channel 465 in packages that include it; our FOX Deportes channel guide has the details.
| Your setup | How to watch the World Series |
|---|---|
| DIRECTV satellite with local channels | Your local FOX station |
| DIRECTV streaming | Your local FOX station in the guide or DIRECTV app, where locals are available |
| FOX One | Live stream of every game; sign in with your DIRECTV account on qualifying plans |
| MLB.TV | FOX games are available to MLB.TV subscribers who sign in with a pay-TV provider that includes FOX |
How to stream the World Series
FOX One streams every World Series game. DIRECTV says FOX One is included with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account; see is FOX One free with DIRECTV? The DIRECTV app carries your local FOX station where local channels stream. MLB says FOX's World Series games are also on MLB.TV for subscribers who authenticate with a participating pay-TV provider.
ESPN Radio has national radio coverage of every game, and MLB Network (DIRECTV channel 213) runs studio shows such as MLB Tonight throughout the Fall Classic.
How the Rays and Brewers got here
Milwaukee beat San Diego 3-1 in the Division Series, then swept the Dodgers in the NLCS. With home-field advantage, the Brewers host Games 1, 2 and, if needed, 6 and 7 at American Family Field. The Rays host Games 3, 4 and, if needed, 5 at Tropicana Field.
Tampa Bay swept the Yankees in the Division Series, then beat Cleveland in six ALCS games to reach its third World Series. The Rays and Brewers are both seeking their first World Series championship. Our ALCS guide and NLCS guide cover the paths they took, and MLB on DIRECTV has every postseason channel.
Will the World Series bump other FOX shows?
Yes. FOX's prime-time schedule gives way to baseball on game nights. On Tuesday, October 27, Game 4 airs at 8 p.m. ET in the slot normally used for Best Medicine and Doc, and FOX's listings show no new episode of either that night.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is the World Series on DIRECTV?
It's on FOX, so tune to your local FOX station. FOX doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market. In Spanish, it's on FOX Deportes, DIRECTV channel 465.
What time does World Series Game 1 start?
Game 1 is Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT) at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
Who is playing in the 2026 World Series?
The Tampa Bay Rays won the American League and the Milwaukee Brewers won the National League. The Rays visit Milwaukee for Games 1 and 2 before the series moves to St. Petersburg.
Can I stream the World Series with DIRECTV?
Yes. Every game streams on FOX One, which DIRECTV includes with qualifying plans when you sign in with your DIRECTV account. The DIRECTV app also carries your local FOX station where available.
When is World Series Game 7?
If the series goes the distance, Game 7 is Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.
Need help finding FOX on DIRECTV? Call 1-855-690-9884.