How to Watch World Series Games 6 and 7 on DIRECTV: The Series Returns to Milwaukee on FOX
If the 2026 World Series goes past five games, it heads back to American Family Field in Milwaukee. The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 6 on Friday, October 30, at 8 p.m. ET, and a Game 7, if it's needed, follows on Saturday, October 31, at 8 p.m. ET. That's Halloween night. Both games air on FOX, with Spanish coverage on FOX Deportes (DIRECTV channel 465) and streaming on FOX One.
Both games are "if necessary," so neither is guaranteed. Game 6 happens only if the series is still undecided after Game 5 in St. Petersburg, and Game 7 only if the teams split the first six. Here's how to watch either game on DIRECTV, and how to tell whether they'll be played, as of October 20, 2026.
World Series Games 6 and 7 at a glance
| Detail | Game 6 (if necessary) | Game 7 (if necessary) |
|---|---|---|
| Date | Friday, October 30, 2026 | Saturday, October 31, 2026 |
| First pitch | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT |
| Matchup | Rays at Brewers | Rays at Brewers |
| Ballpark | American Family Field, Milwaukee | American Family Field, Milwaukee |
| TV (English) | FOX, on your local FOX station | FOX, on your local FOX station |
| TV (Spanish) | FOX Deportes, DIRECTV channel 465 | FOX Deportes, DIRECTV channel 465 |
| Streaming | FOX One, or FOX in the DIRECTV app | FOX One, or FOX in the DIRECTV app |
| Played if | One team leads the series 3-2 | The series is tied 3-3 |
What channel are World Series Games 6 and 7 on DIRECTV?
Both games are on FOX, so they'll be on your local FOX station. The channel number depends on your market. 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. If you're comparing other ways to get your local station, see our guide to streaming local channels.
For the Spanish-language broadcast, go to FOX Deportes on channel 465. Our FOX Deportes on DIRECTV guide explains which packages carry it. MLB says every game of the 2026 World Series airs on FOX and FOX Deportes and streams on FOX One, so the channels don't change if the series goes the distance.
Will there be a Game 6 or Game 7?
The World Series is a best-of-seven, so the first team to win four games takes the title. A Game 6 is played only if one team has three wins and the other has two after Game 5. If either team wins four of the first five, the series is over and the Friday game is canceled.
Game 7 needs the series to be tied at three games apiece after Friday night. MLB notes that if the series goes the distance, Game 7 falls on Halloween. Check the standing after Game 5 on Wednesday, October 28, before you plan Friday, and again after Game 6 before you plan Saturday.
How to stream Games 6 and 7 with DIRECTV
You don't have to be in front of the living room TV to watch:
- DIRECTV app: Stream your local FOX station on a phone, tablet, laptop or smart TV 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 covers sign-in and pricing.
- FOX Sports app and FOXSports.com: FOX says its World Series coverage is available there with an eligible TV provider login.
- MLB.TV: MLB says live postseason streaming on MLB.TV in the U.S. requires signing in with 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.
2026 World Series schedule
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Fri., Oct. 23 | Rays at Brewers | 8 p.m. | 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. Games 3, 4 and 5 are at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Why the series ends in Milwaukee
The Brewers have home-field advantage because their 103-59 record was better than Tampa Bay's 98-64. That gives Milwaukee Games 1 and 2 and, if the series lasts that long, Games 6 and 7. If the series goes the distance, Milwaukee plays the deciding game in front of its own crowd.
American Family Field has a retractable roof, and the Brewers decide before each game whether it's open or closed. On a late-October night in Milwaukee, the weather can turn chilly, but the roof means a Game 6 or Game 7 shouldn't be at the mercy of rain.
Rays vs. Brewers: what's at stake
Milwaukee won a franchise-record 103 games and led the majors in wins for a second straight season, according to MLB.com. The Brewers beat the San Diego Padres in four games in the NL Division Series, then swept the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NL Championship Series, a year after the Dodgers swept them. Jake Bauers was named NLCS MVP, and Jacob Misiorowski and Logan Henderson have led the rotation. This is Milwaukee's second World Series and its first since 1982, when the Brewers, then an American League team, lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
Tampa Bay led the American League with 98 wins and earned the top seed. After a first-round bye, the Rays swept the New York Yankees in the ALDS and beat the Cleveland Guardians in six games in the ALCS, where Freddy Peralta was named MVP. Junior Caminero and Yandy Díaz anchor the lineup, and Drew Rasmussen has fronted the pitching staff. It's the Rays' third World Series, after 2008 and 2020.
Neither team has ever won a World Series. MLB says the Brewers and Rays are two of five franchises without a title, so a Game 6 or Game 7 could be the night one of them finally wins one. For the full series, see our 2026 World Series on DIRECTV guide.
Tips for a Friday and Halloween-night Game 7
Set a series recording for the World Series from GUIDE so both possible games are covered, and add extra time at the end. Postseason games often run long, and a recording that stops on schedule can cut off the final outs. If Game 6 isn't needed, the recording simply won't have anything to capture.
Game 7 starts at 7 p.m. local time in Milwaukee, during trick-or-treating hours in many neighborhoods. If the household is split between baseball and scary movies, DIRECTV's Build Your Own Multiview can show up to four eligible channels on one screen on supported devices. Check on game night whether your FOX station is available in Multiview. Our Freeform 31 Nights of Halloween schedule has the movie side covered.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Sunday, November 1, so clocks fall back one hour after a Game 7. Brewers fans across the state can compare DIRECTV in Wisconsin.
Frequently asked questions
What time are World Series Games 6 and 7?
Both games start at 8 p.m. ET (7 p.m. CT, 5 p.m. PT). Game 6 is Friday, October 30, 2026, and Game 7 is Saturday, October 31, 2026. Both are played only if necessary.
What channel are World Series Games 6 and 7 on DIRECTV?
They're on your local FOX station, and the channel number depends on your market. The Spanish broadcast is on FOX Deportes, DIRECTV channel 465.
Where are World Series Games 6 and 7 played?
Both games are at American Family Field in Milwaukee, the home of the Brewers, who have home-field advantage in the 2026 World Series.
When is there a World Series Game 7?
Game 7 is played only if the series is tied 3-3 after Game 6. If it happens, it's on Saturday, October 31, 2026, Halloween night, at 8 p.m. ET on FOX.
Can I stream World Series Games 6 and 7 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 TV provider login.
Have the Rays or Brewers won a World Series before?
No. Neither team has won a World Series, so 2026 will crown a first-time champion. The Brewers lost in 1982, and the Rays lost in 2008 and 2020.
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