# Brewers Set for 2026 World Series Clash Against Rays

> Milwaukee Brewers face Tampa Bay Rays in 2026 World Series after clinching NL pennant.
- Title: Brewers Set for 2026 World Series Clash Against Rays
- Summary: Milwaukee Brewers face Tampa Bay Rays in 2026 World Series after clinching NL pennant. Milwaukee Brewers will host Tampa Bay Rays in 2026 World Series after…
- Keywords: milwaukee brewers, tampa bay rays, world series, mlb, national league, american league, al championship series, nl championship series, regular season record, competitive balance tax, pitcher velocity, bat speed
- Source: Milwaukee Brewers On SI — https://si.com/mlb/brewers/onsi/2026-world-series-clash-rays-michael3
- Published: 2026-10-20T03:26:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: milwaukee brewers, tampa bay rays, world series, mlb, national league, american league, al championship series, nl championship series, regular season record, competitive balance tax, pitcher velocity, bat speed
## Brewers clinch World Series spot
Milwaukee Brewers won their first NL pennant after sweeping Los Angeles Dodgers in National League Championship Series.
## Rays defeat Guardians in ALCS
Tampa Bay Rays defeated Cleveland Guardians in American League Championship Series.
## World Series starts October 23
World Series begins October 23 with Brewers hosting Games 1, 2, 6, and 7.
## Brewers and Rays top teams
Brewers won 103 regular season games, Rays won 98 during 2026 season.
## Best record teams meet
First time since 2024 that best NL team faces best AL team in World Series.
## Competitive Balance Tax payrolls
Brewers payroll $154.7 million, Rays payroll $112.9 million according to Cot's Contract figures.
## Brewers and Rays take down big teams
Brewers defeated Los Angeles Dodgers, Rays took down New York Yankees in postseason.
## Pitcher vs. hitter matchup
Jacob Misiorowski faces Junior Caminero in Game 1 with fastest pitcher vs. fastest hitter.
## Key takeaway

Milwaukee Brewers will host Tampa Bay Rays in 2026 World Series after winning first NL pennant.