Brewers host World Series opener after NLCS sweep
The Milwaukee Brewers will host the first two games of the 2026 World Series at American Family Field after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.
Key points
- The Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on October 15 to win the National League Championship Series.
- Game 1 of the World Series is scheduled for October 23 at American Family Field in Milwaukee.
- American Family Field will host its first World Series game during this series.
- The Brewers await the winner of the American League Championship Series between Cleveland and Tampa Bay.
- The Brewers secured home-field advantage because they finished with the most regular-season wins in the National League.
The Milwaukee Brewers will host Games 1 and 2 of the 2026 World Series after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6‑4 on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Dodger Stadium to win the National League Championship Series.
Schedule and Venue
Major League Baseball announced that Game 1 will be played on Friday, Oct. 23 at the Brewers’ home field, American Family Field in Milwaukee (formerly Miller Park). The stadium has never hosted a World Series game, but that will change with the upcoming series.
The Brewers await the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays to determine their opponent. Cleveland currently leads that best‑of‑seven ALCS 2‑1.
Because the Brewers (103 wins) and the Dodgers (100 wins) finished first and second in regular‑season wins, the NL champion secured home‑field advantage regardless of the opponent.
The Rays hold home‑field advantage for the ALCS and AL Division Series, having posted the best American League record (98‑64). Games 3, 4 and 5 of the ALCS, if necessary, will be hosted by either Cleveland or Tampa Bay.
Fox will broadcast the World Series in the United States and provide a streaming option.
Your questions, answered
Where will the 2026 World Series Game 1 be played?
Game 1 will be played at American Family Field in Milwaukee on October 23.
Who are the Brewers waiting to face in the World Series?
The Brewers are waiting for the winner of the American League Championship Series between the Cleveland Guardians and the Tampa Bay Rays.
How did the Brewers win the National League Championship Series?
The Brewers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 on October 15 to complete the sweep.
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