How to Watch Rays vs. Brewers World Series Game 2 on DIRECTV: Saturday Night on FOX
Game 2 of the 2026 World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers is Saturday, October 24, at 8 p.m. ET at American Family Field in Milwaukee. It airs nationally on FOX, with Spanish coverage on FOX Deportes (DIRECTV channel 465) and streaming on FOX One.
The Brewers lead the series 1-0 after a 3-2 win in Game 1 on Friday, October 23. Jacob Misiorowski got the win, Nick Martinez took the loss and Trevor Megill earned the save. Game 2 starters are Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay and rookie Logan Henderson for Milwaukee. After Game 2, the series moves to Tampa Bay for Games 3, 4 and 5. Neither franchise has won a World Series, so this year's champion will be a first-timer. Here's how to watch Game 2 on DIRECTV, as of October 24, 2026.
Rays vs. Brewers Game 2 at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT |
| Ballpark | American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Matchup | Tampa Bay Rays (AL champions) at Milwaukee Brewers (NL champions) |
| TV (English) | FOX, on your local FOX station |
| TV (Spanish) | FOX Deportes, DIRECTV channel 465 |
| Streaming | FOX One, or your local FOX station in the DIRECTV app |
| Radio | ESPN Radio (national) |
| Regular-season records | Brewers 103-59; Rays 98-64 |
| Probable starters | Drew Rasmussen (TB) vs. Logan Henderson (MIL) |
What channel is World Series Game 2 on DIRECTV?
Game 2 is on FOX, so it's on your local FOX station. FOX doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV because it depends on your market, so press GUIDE and search "World Series," or look up what channel FOX is in your area. DIRECTV includes local channels in its core packages wherever it offers locals at your address.
For the Spanish-language call, tune to FOX Deportes on channel 465. Every World Series game this year airs on FOX and FOX Deportes, so the same channels work for the whole series.
How to stream Game 2 with DIRECTV
You have a few ways to watch away from the TV:
- DIRECTV app: Stream your local FOX station on a phone, tablet, smart TV or laptop when locals are part of your DIRECTV package.
- FOX One: FOX's streaming service carries every World Series game. Our FOX One with DIRECTV guide explains whether your plan includes it.
- FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com: FOX says its coverage is available there with an eligible TV provider login, which includes DIRECTV.
- MLB.TV: MLB says World Series games on FOX are available to MLB.TV subscribers who also sign in through a participating pay-TV provider.
If you watch on a DIRECTV Gemini device, you can switch between live TV and streaming apps without changing inputs. Our DIRECTV Gemini device guide covers the hardware.
2026 World Series schedule
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Fri., Oct. 23 | Rays at Brewers | Final: Brewers 3, Rays 2 | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
| Game 2 | Sat., Oct. 24 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
| Game 3 | Mon., Oct. 26 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
| Game 4 | Tue., Oct. 27 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
| Game 5* | Wed., Oct. 28 | Brewers at Rays | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
| Game 6* | Fri., Oct. 30 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
| Game 7* | Sat., Oct. 31 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One |
*If necessary. Dates and times are from MLB's 2026 postseason schedule. A Game 7 would land on Halloween night.
How the Rays and Brewers got here
The Brewers had the best record in baseball at 103-59, a franchise record. They beat the San Diego Padres in the NL Division Series and swept the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series. Milwaukee's only other World Series trip was in 1982, when it lost to the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Rays went 98-64, the best record in the American League. They swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS and beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 in Game 6 of the ALCS on October 19 to win the pennant. This is Tampa Bay's third World Series after 2008 and 2020. For the full series picture, see our 2026 World Series on DIRECTV guide.
Watching Game 2 with a busy Saturday lineup
Game 2 lands on a college football Saturday, and Saturday night games often overlap the 8 p.m. ET first pitch. If you want both, record one from GUIDE and watch the other live, or put the game on a second TV with its own DIRECTV receiver or streaming device. DIRECTV's Build Your Own Multiview is rolling out on Gemini and Roku and can show up to four eligible channels on one screen, so check on game night whether your FOX station is available in Multiview.
Set any recording to run past its scheduled end time. Baseball has no clock, and a long postseason game can easily outlast a recording that stops on schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What time is World Series Game 2?
Game 2 starts at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
What channel is World Series Game 2 on DIRECTV?
It's on your local FOX station, and the channel number depends on your market. The Spanish broadcast is on FOX Deportes, DIRECTV channel 465.
Can I stream World Series Game 2 with DIRECTV?
Yes. You can stream your local FOX station in the DIRECTV app where locals are in your package, or sign in to FOX One, the FOX Sports app or FOXSports.com with an eligible DIRECTV login.
Who is pitching in World Series Game 2?
Drew Rasmussen starts for the Rays and Logan Henderson starts for the Brewers. Milwaukee leads the series 1-0.
Where are Games 3, 4 and 5 played?
Games 3, 4 and 5 are in Tampa Bay on October 26, 27 and 28, with Game 5 only if necessary. Games 6 and 7, if needed, return to Milwaukee on October 30 and 31.
Need FOX locals or a second receiver set up before the World Series? Call 1-855-690-9884 to check DIRECTV options at your address.
Details reviewed October 24, 2026 from MLB.com's 2026 postseason schedule and World Series FAQ, the MLB.TV 2026 postseason schedule, FOX Sports' 2026 World Series viewing guide, FOX One's Game 2 event listing, and live AmericanTV.com DIRECTV guides. Game times, broadcast assignments, starting pitchers, Multiview eligibility, channel numbers and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. MLB, the World Series, FOX, FOX Deportes, FOX One, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.