The World Series is Major League Baseball’s championship series, played each year in late October between the American League and National League winners.

2026 World Series dates

  • For the 2026 MLB season, the World Series is scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026.
  • If the series goes the full distance, a Game 7 would be played on October 31, 2026.

Typical time of year

  • The World Series is traditionally held in the last week of October, sometimes stretching slightly into early November depending on schedule and series length.
  • It comes after the MLB postseason, which starts in late September or early October following the regular season.

Quick note

  • Exact first‑pitch times and host ballparks are announced closer to the event by MLB and may change from early schedule projections.

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