Ceremonial & off-field activities for Game 3 of the 2026 World Series Presented by Capital One
Major League Baseball today announced the ceremonial & off-field activities for Game Three of the 2026 World Series presented by Capital One. The 122nd Fall Classic between the National League Champion Milwaukee Brewers and the American League Champion Tampa Bay Rays continues today, Monday, October 26th, at Tropicana Field with LIVE coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes and ESPN Radio.
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCH: In celebration of the Fall Classic, Joe Maddon, former Manager of the Tampa Bay Rays, will participate in the ceremonial first pitch ahead of Game Three.
NATIONAL ANTHEM: Country music star Carly Pearce will perform the national anthem ahead of Game Three. The GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter is known for her chart-topping hits and acclaimed contributions to contemporary country music.
FALL CLASSIC LEGACY INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER TAMPA BAY: As part of the MLB Together platform (www.MLBTogether.com), Major League Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays will announce a World Series Legacy Project contribution to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tampa Bay on the morning of Game Three. MLB and the Rays will contribute $50,000 to support local youth and provide educational resources that promote academic success across six Boys & Girls Club locations in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. In conjunction with the contribution, MLB and the Rays will host an A250 volunteer event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. The event will mark MLB Together surpassing its goal of 250,000 volunteer hours for the year, reinforcing MLB’s ongoing commitment to community service and making a meaningful impact in communities nationwide.
ROBERTO CLEMENTE AWARD PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE: Prior to Game Three, Major League Baseball will celebrate the legacy of one of baseball’s greatest humanitarians by honoring the recipient of the 2026 Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One. The winner will be presented with his trophy by Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., the Clemente Family, and Andy Navarrete of Capital One during a pre-game press conference.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA GAME BALL DELIVERY: Johnnie, a 17-year-old senior at H.B. Plant High School and member of the Boys & Girls Club of the Greater Tampa Bay will deliver the ball to the mound for Game Three. The delivery will recognize the organization’s commitment to empowering young people and providing opportunities for academic success and personal growth.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING WORLD SERIES: As part of Major League Baseball’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, MLB has ensured that the 2026 World Series incorporates environmentally friendly features and activities. Efforts include:
- World Series Green Teams presented by WM will collect recyclables between innings and raise awareness for what fans can do in their everyday lives to be more environmentally conscious.
- On behalf of the Tampa Bay Rays, MLB Green is donating $10,000 to Tampa Bay Watch, an environmental nonprofit based in St. Petersburg, Florida dedicated to fostering a healthy Tampa Bay watershed through habitat restoration, education and community engagement. The donation will support Tampa Bay Watch’s local programs, including the construction of Living Shorelines, oyster shell recycling for reef creation, marine debris removal and recycling, native plant cultivation and environmental education initiatives. Each of these efforts plays a crucial role in connecting the community to their regional environment, strengthening and enhancing Tampa Bay’s waters, coastlines and wildlife for future generations.
- For more information, please visit mlbtogether.com/green.
SENSORY INCLUSION AT TROPICANA FIELD: Major League Baseball and the Tampa Bay Rays are committed to making the World Series sensory inclusive. In partnership with KultureCity, MLB will provide additional sensory bags throughout the World Series. These sensory bags will be available at the First Base Food Hall. KultureCity is the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to fighting for inclusion and acceptance of all individuals. KultureCity advocates for those with sensory challenges such as autism and PTSD, among others. KultureCity provides training and equipment to public and private spaces to create an inclusive experience for everyone to fight against social isolation. The Tampa Bay Rays also have a Sensory Room available in Suite 45 on the 200 level. The room provides a quiet area where guests can decompress if they feel overwhelmed or overstimulated. Guests will find fun items in the Sensory Room that offer a safe and relaxing environment while stimulating or calming specific senses.