Where is the World Series 2026 being played? Every field that will host the games

The countdown to the 2026 World Series is underway, and baseball fans already know one half of the matchup.

The Milwaukee Brewers have booked their place in the championship series after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series, ending the defending champions' hopes of winning a third consecutive title.

The American League representative, however, remains undecided between the Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians . Their best-of-seven ALCS is still in progress, meaning the final opponent for Milwaukee will depend on which team wins the remaining games.

One thing is already confirmed: the Brewers will have home-field advantage in the World Series, regardless of whether they face Tampa Bay or Cleveland.

That is because Milwaukee finished the regular season with a better record than either American League contender. The Brewers went 103-59, compared with the Rays' 98-64 and the Guardians' 85-77.

American Family Field will host the opening games

The 2026 World Series begins on Friday, October 23, at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers will host the first two games on their home turf before the series moves to the American League champion's stadium.

American Family Field, known for its retractable roof, has been the Brewers' home since 2001. The venue provides protection from the unpredictable late-October weather in Wisconsin, an important consideration for a championship series scheduled at the end of the baseball season.

Milwaukee's return to the World Series is particularly significant because the franchise has not appeared in the Fall Classic since 1982.

Back then, the team was competing in the American League and lost to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games. Its 2026 National League pennant represents the second World Series appearance in franchise history.

The Brewers ' home advantage means they will also host Game 6 and Game 7 if the series lasts that long. Their supporters could therefore witness the franchise's first World Series championship at American Family Field if Milwaukee manages to win the final two games on its home field.

Which stadium will host the Rays or Guardians?

If Tampa Bay advances, the series will move to the Rays' home venue for Games 3, 4 and a potential Game 5. Those games are scheduled for October 26, 27 and 28, respectively.

If Cleveland wins the ALCS instead, the same three games will take place at the Guardians ' home stadium, Progressive Field, in downtown Cleveland.

The American League venue will host the middle portion of the series, giving the Rays or Guardians an opportunity to take advantage of their home crowd before the teams potentially return to Milwaukee.

The Rays ' home venue is Tropicana Field, which has been undergoing a return to use following damage caused by Hurricane Milton in 2024. The team's 2026 home games have been played there again after repairs.

Progressive Field, meanwhile, has been the Guardians' home since 1994 and is situated close to downtown Cleveland's other major sports venues.

Full 2026 World Series schedule and venues

Major League Baseball has announced the dates and first-pitch times for the potential seven-game series. All games are scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with Games 5, 6 and 7 taking place only if necessary.

- Game 1 — Friday, October 23: American League champion at Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Field.

- Game 2 — Saturday, October 24: American League champion at Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Field.

- Game 3 — Monday, October 26: Milwaukee Brewers at American League champion, either Tropicana Field or Progressive Field.

- Game 4 — Tuesday, October 27: Milwaukee Brewers at American League champion, either Tropicana Field or Progressive Field.

- Game 5 — Wednesday, October 28 (if necessary): Milwaukee Brewers at American League champion, either Tropicana Field or Progressive Field.

- Game 6 — Friday, October 30 (if necessary): American League champion at Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Field.

- Game 7 — Saturday, October 31 (if necessary): American League champion at Milwaukee Brewers, American Family Field.

The schedule includes a travel day on Sunday, October 25, between Games 2 and 3, followed by another rest day on Thursday, October 29, if the series reaches Game 5.

What happened to the Dodgers?

Despite appearing in early predictions and bracket discussions, the Dodgers will not be playing in the 2026 World Series. Milwaukee eliminated Los Angeles with a four-game sweep in the NLCS, finishing the series with a 6-4 victory in Game 4.

The result ended the Dodgers ' bid for another championship and sent the Brewers to the Fall Classic for the first time in 44 years.

The only remaining uncertainty concerns Milwaukee's opponent. Cleveland and Tampa Bay are competing for the American League pennant, and their series will determine which stadium hosts Games 3 through 5.

For fans planning to attend, American Family Field is already confirmed as the location for the opening two games, with tickets being offered for potential World Series dates. The Brewers have warned that the inventory available for individual purchase is limited, reflecting the excitement around the team's historic return.

With the first pitch scheduled for October 23 and a possible Game 7 falling on Halloween, the 2026 World Series promises a dramatic end to the MLB season.

Milwaukee knows where it will play; baseball fans now await confirmation of which American League team will join the Brewers on the sport's biggest stage.