Major League Baseball today announced the ceremonial & off-field activities for Games One and Two 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 begins tonight, Friday, October 23rd, at American Family Field with LIVE coverage beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes and ESPN Radio. Game One of the 2026 World Series will also be broadcast on Univision alongside FOX Sports and FOX Deportes. MLB Network’s Emmy Award-winning coverage begins live today at 12 p.m. ET across MLB Central, MLB Now, Intentional Talk and MLB Tonight: National Pregame Show.
CEREMONIAL FIRST PITCHES: In celebration of the Fall Classic, the following will participate in ceremonial first pitches, including:
- Game One: Brewers legend Robin Yount, the Hall of Famer who is the franchise’s only two-time American League MVP, and Commissioner Emeritus Allan H. (Bud) Selig, the Hall of Famer who brought Major League Baseball back to Milwaukee in 1970.
- Game Two: Hall of Famer Paul Molitor, one of the most accomplished players in franchise history and a key member of the Brewers’ 1982 American League championship team.
NATIONAL ANTHEMS:
- Game One – Four-time GRAMMY Nominee Mickey Guyton sets the stage for the Fall Classic with a pre-game performance of the national anthem. Historic GRAMMY nominations for Best Country Album, Best Country Song and Best Country Solo for her debut studio album, Remember Her Name. She’s also gearing up for her first holiday tour, “Mickey & Friends,” leading off Nov. 29th in Atlanta.
- Game Two – Kylie Cantrall, singer, songwriter and actress, will perform the national anthem ahead of Game Two. The Republic Records artist released her EP Valley Girl Problems in 2026 and also stars as “Red” in Disney’s hit Descendants franchise.
FALL CLASSIC LEGACY INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT MILWAUKEE BASEBALL CLUB: As part of the MLB Together platform (www.MLBTogether.com), a special Legacy Initiative celebrating community impact, philanthropy and youth engagement will take place in Milwaukee the morning of Game One. MLB Together and the Milwaukee Brewers, alongside the Brewers Community Foundation (BCF), will celebrate the Milwaukee Baseball Club, a year-round indoor facility located within walking distance of American Family Field. MLB Together will make a significant financial contribution to support the facility, complementing BCF’s ongoing multi-year grant. The investment will help expand access to baseball for local youth, particularly children of color and those from low-income families, while preserving opportunities for future generations to play and grow through the game.
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA GAME BALL DELIVERY: Two Boys & Girls Clubs members will deliver the Game Ball for Game One and Game Two. Melanie, a 16-year-old junior at Ronald Reagan High School representing the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee, will deliver the ball to the mound for Game One. Enrique Rosario Liz, 18, of Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County, FL, the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 2026-27 National Youth of the Year, will do the honors for Game Two. Enrique is currently attending the University of Florida with an aspiration to be an Elementary Education Teacher.
CAPITAL ONE SUPPORTS THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION: Capital One, the World Series presenting sponsor, will donate $250,000 to the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) ahead of Game Two. Marking five years of partnership with the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF), Capital One donates $1,000 for each 'Capital One Walk-Off' during the regular season, crossing the $1 million mark in total lifetime contributions. This donation will support the Foundation’s initiatives including the Jackie Robinson Museum and JRF’s Scholars program which provides scholarship and leadership development opportunities to students as they pursue higher education.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL FALL CLASSIC YOUTH INITIATIVES: Prior to Game Two, notable MLB Youth Development participants will be honored on the field. The honorees include the four Jennie Finch Empowerment Award presented by ARM & HAMMER winners; select members from the three Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) World Series winning teams; nine Youth of the Year selections from the MLB Youth Academy network; the American Legion World Series-winning Carpet Land Spartans; and the 40 Pitch, Hit & Run presented by Firehouse Subs finalists who will compete on Sunday morning at American Family Field.
PLAY BALL EVENT: MLB will welcome 100 participants, aged 5-12, local to Milwaukee to participate in a PLAY BALL event at Helfaer Field on Saturday, October 24th at 10:00 AM Local. Special guests in attendance include Brewers alumni Jerry Augustine and Larry Hisle; Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson; Brewers President of Baseball Operations Rick Schlesinger; Olympic gold medalist and MLB Youth Ambassador Jennie Finch; and members of the MLB Commissioner’s Ambassador Program, among others. PLAY BALL is MLB’s signature youth engagement activity featured in events across the United States and Canada.
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.
- MLB Green is donating $10,000 on behalf of the Milwaukee Brewers to Walnut Way Conservation Corp., a nonprofit based in Milwaukee's Lindsay Heights neighborhood committed to Community-Led Comprehensive Development. The donation will support Walnut Way's green infrastructure work, which captures stormwater through rain gardens, bioswales and native plantings while creating meaningful local jobs. By linking work to environmental stewardship, Walnut Way promotes sustainable practices that build economic opportunity and community wealth, creating a resilient neighborhood where every resident can thrive.
- For more information, please visit mlbtogether.com/green.
SENSORY INCLUSION AT AMERICAN FAMILY FIELD: Major League Baseball and the Milwaukee Brewers 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 all Brewers Guest Relations locations (located on the Field Level near Section 116, the Loge Level behind Section 221, and on the Terrace Level behind Section 419). A Sensory Room is also available at Right Field Corner (Field Level). The room is designed to accommodate fans who may be experiencing sensory overload and includes several sensory friendly features like bean bags, activity panels, wall art and bubble walls. In addition, a Quiet Room with a sensory bubble wall is available for guests who are experiencing sensory overload near Section 426 (Terrace Level). Fans can visit the Guest Relations behind Section 419 for access. 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.