How to Watch the World Series 2026 in Australia: Rays vs Brewers

One of the Milwaukee Brewers or the Tampa Bay Rays is about to win a World Series for the first time, because neither club has ever lifted the trophy.

Milwaukee won a franchise record 103 games, got past the Padres and then swept the two-time defending champion Dodgers to get here, while the Rays took down Cleveland in six.

The best part for fans down here is that first pitch lands at a very sociable 11am AEDT.

World Series 2026 Matchup: Brewers vs Rays

The Brewers had the best record in the majors at 103-59, which hands them home field advantage, so the series opens at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

They swept the Dodgers 4-0 in the NLCS and are back in the Fall Classic for the first time since 1982, when they went down to the Cardinals in seven games.

Tampa Bay topped the American League at 98-64 and beat the Guardians 4-2 in the ALCS, closing it out with a 7-3 win in Game 6. This is the Rays' third World Series after losing in 2008 and 2020, and the two sides have never met in the postseason before.

Jacob Misiorowski is expected to start Game 1 for Milwaukee, with Drew Rasmussen, a former Brewer, tipped to go for Tampa Bay.

World Series 2026 Schedule and Start Times in Australia

Every game starts at 8pm on the US east coast, which works out to 11am AEDT the following day. Here's the full schedule in Sydney and Melbourne time:

• Game 1: Saturday 24 October, from 11am AEDT (Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee)
• Game 2: Sunday 25 October, from 11am AEDT (Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee)
• Game 3: Tuesday 27 October, from 11am AEDT (Brewers at Rays, St. Petersburg)
• Game 4: Wednesday 28 October, from 11am AEDT (Brewers at Rays, St. Petersburg)
• Game 5 (if necessary): Thursday 29 October, from 11am AEDT (Brewers at Rays, St. Petersburg)
• Game 6 (if necessary): Saturday 31 October, from 11am AEDT (Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee)
• Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday 1 November, from 11am AEDT (Rays at Brewers, Milwaukee)

The rest of the country needs to adjust a little. In Brisbane games start at 10am AEST, Adelaide fans tune in at 10:30am ACDT, Darwin is on 9:30am ACST and Perth gets an 8am AWST start, so it's breakfast baseball out west.

How to Watch the World Series 2026 in Australia

ESPN is the home of MLB in Australia, and the World Series is part of its coverage. You can catch ESPN in a few ways:

• Kayo Sports: ESPN streams live on Kayo, which is the easiest choice if you want to watch on your phone, laptop or smart TV.
• Foxtel: ESPN and ESPN2 come with the Foxtel Sports package, so existing subscribers are already covered.
• Disney+: ESPN is also available inside Disney+, and Disney's own MLB guide lists the World Series as part of that coverage.
• MLB.TV: MLB says World Series games are available live to MLB.TV subscribers outside the US and Canada, so it's worth a look if you already have an international plan.

No free-to-air broadcaster has been announced for the series in Australia, so you'll need one of the subscriptions above. Prices and free trial offers change often, so check the current deal on each provider's site before Game 1.

World Series 2026 Betting Markets at Sportsbet

Milwaukee's home field advantage and 103 win season mean plenty of punters will see them as the side to beat, although the Rays got past a quality Cleveland side in six games and are nobody's roughie.

Milwaukee are favourites for Game 1 at Sportsbet, where the head to head, run line, total runs and player markets are already up on our baseball odds page.

For a full breakdown of the series and the markets, keep an eye out for our World Series 2026 betting guide and preview.

World Series 2026 in Australia FAQ

What time does the World Series start in Australia?

Game 1 starts from 11am AEDT on Saturday 24 October 2026, and every game after that follows the same 11am AEDT slot.

What channel is the World Series on in Australia?

The World Series is on ESPN, which you can watch through Kayo Sports, Foxtel or Disney+. MLB.TV is another streaming option for international subscribers.

When is Game 7 of the World Series 2026?

If the series goes the distance, Game 7 is in Milwaukee from 11am AEDT on Sunday 1 November 2026.