Now, it begins.

It's time for the Milwaukee Brewers to finally pop the top on Major League Baseball's ultimate Octoberfest.

The 2026 World Series is here.

After winning seven of eight playoff games – including a sweep of the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers – the Brewers face the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 1 on Friday, Oct. 23, and are favorites to win their first World Series title in franchise history.

It's a Fall Classic tailgate party that Brewers fans have been waiting to throw for 44 years.

Likely National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob Misiorowski will take the mound against Nick Martinez. Misiorowski had a 1.80 ERA in the regular season and led the league with 252 strikeouts (13 per nine innings) and a 0.80 WHIP.

He hasn't been as dominant in the playoffs, though. The Brewers have won both his starts, but he has a 3.24 ERA and a 1.56 WHIP.

However, 78% of the fastballs he threw in those starts were over 100 mph. Misiorowski last pitched Oct. 11 so expect plenty of triple-digit pitches.

Those who chose not to pay thousands of dollars for Bob Uecker seats at American Family Field will be watching the game on Fox.

What time is Brewers vs Rays in World Series Game 1?

What channel is Brewers vs Rays in World Series Game 1 on? Where to watch on TV, live stream

The entire World Series between the Brewers and the Rays will be televised on Fox and streamed on the Fox Sports and Fox One apps. Fubo also has a free offer for new subscribers.

Who are the announcers?

Joe Davis (play-by-play), John Smoltz (analyst), Tom Verducci (sideline reporter) and Ken Rosenthal (sideline reporter) will call the game from American Family Field.

Brewers vs Rays World Series schedule, game times

Brewers vs Rays World Series Game 1 probable starters

Brewers RHP Jacob Misiorowski (0-0, 3.24 ERA in postseason) vs Rays RHP Nick Martinez (1-0, 3.00 ERA)

What radio station is Brewers vs Rays World Series Game 1 on?

• You can listen to the World Series games via the Brewers Radio Network including flagship station AM-620 WTMJ. In Green Bay, WTAQ-AM/FM (97.5 FM, 1360 AM) will have the game. Here's a list of the radio stations.

Jeff Levering, Lane Grindle and Josh Maurer will call the games on the Brewers Radio Network.

Brewers vs Rays World Series Game 1 on SiriusXM Radio

• The Brewers broadcast will be on Channel 203. The Rays broadcast will be on 202. The national broadcast will be on Channels 80 and 89.