The cast of characters slated to take part in the 2022 World Series could light up a theater marquee.
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Between the Phillies' Bryce Harper, Aaron Nola and Zack Wheeler and the Astros' Yordan Alvarez, Jose Altuve and Justin Verlander, this year's Fall Classic is about as star-studded as they come.
The Harper-Alvarez battle presents an especially interesting clash. They are the game's two best left-handed bats, each blessed with deft plate vision and prodigious power.
Both have had legacy-defining moments in this very postseason. But only one will end the Fall Classic with a new moniker: World Series champion.
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With that, here's what you need to know about Game 1 of the World Series between the Phillies and Astros, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Phillies vs. Astros on today?
- TV channel: Fox (U.S.) | Sportsnet (Canada)
- Live stream: Fox Sports app, fuboTV (U.S.) | Sportsnet NOW (Canada)
Phillies vs. Astros will be broadcast on Fox in the U.S. Canadian viewers can follow all the action from the World Series on Sportsnet.
Joe Davis will handle play-by-play duties for Fox's broadcast. He'll be joined by John Smoltz, who will offer occasional musings as a color commentator. Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci will provide reports and interviews from the dugout.
Cord-cutters can find Friday's game on the Fox Sports app or fuboTV, which offers a free trial.
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Phillies vs. Astros start time
- Date: Friday, Oct. 28
- First pitch: 8:03 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the World Series between the Phillies and Astros is slated to start at 8:03 p.m. ET on Friday, Oct. 28 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.
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MLB playoff schedule 2022
(All times Eastern)
National League
Wild Card Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Friday, Oct. 7 | Phillies at Cardinals (Game 1) | PHI 6, STL 3 (PHI 1-0) |
| Friday, Oct. 7 | Padres at Mets (Game 1) | SD 7, NYM 1 (SD 1-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Padres at Mets (Game 2) | NYM 7, SD 3 (1-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Phillies at Cardinals (Game 2) | PHI 2, STL 0 (PHI 2-0) |
| Sunday, Oct. 9 | Padres at Mets (Game 3) | SD 6, NYM 0 (SD 2-1) |
Division Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Phillies at Braves (Game 1) | PHI 7, ATL 6 (PHI 1-0) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Padres at Dodgers (Game 1) | LAD 5, SD 3 (SD 1-0) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 12 | Phillies at Braves (Game 2) | ATL 3, PHI 0 (1-1) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 12 | Padres at Dodgers (Game 2) | SD 5, LAD 3 (1-1) |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Braves at Phillies (Game 3) | PHI 9, ATL 1 (PHI 2-1) |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Dodgers at Padres (Game 3) | SD 2, LAD 1 (SD 2-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Braves at Phillies (Game 4) | PHI 8, ATL 3 (PHI 3-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Dodgers at Padres (Game 4) | SD 5, LAD 3 (SD 3-1) |
Championship Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | Phillies at Padres (Game 1) | PHI 2, SD 0 (PHI 1-0) |
| Wednesday, Oct. 19 | Phillies at Padres (Game 2) | SD 8, PHI 5 (1-1) |
| Friday Oct. 21 | Padres at Phillies (Game 3) | PHI 4, SD 2 (PHI 2-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 22 | Padres at Phillies (Game 4) | PHI 10, SD 6 (PHI 3-1) |
| Sunday, Oct. 23 | Padres at Phillies (Game 5*) | PHI 4, SD 3 (PHI 4-1) |
American League
Wild Card Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Friday Oct. 7 | Rays at Guardians (Game 1) | CLE 2, TB 1 (CLE 1-0) |
| Friday, Oct. 7 | Mariners at Blue Jays (Game 1) | SEA 4, TOR 0 (SEA 1-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Rays at Guardians (Game 2) | CLE 1, TB 0, 15 innings (CLE 2-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 8 | Mariners at Blue Jays (Game 2) | SEA 10, TOR 9 (SEA 2-0) |
Division Series
| Date | Game | Result |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Mariners vs. Astros (Game 1) | HOU 8, SEA 7 (HOU 1-0) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 11 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 1) | NYY 4, CLE 1 (NYY 1-0) |
| Thursday, Oct. 13 | Mariners vs. Astros (Game 2) | HOU 4, SEA 2 (HOU 2-0) |
| Friday, Oct. 14 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 2) | CLE 4, NYY 2, 10 innings (1-1) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Mariners vs. Astros (Game 3) | HOU 1, SEA 0, 18 innings (HOU 3-0) |
| Saturday, Oct. 15 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 3) | CLE 6, NYY 5 (CLE 2-1) |
| Sunday, Oct. 16 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 4) | NYY 4, CLE 2 (2-2) |
| Tuesday, Oct. 18 | Guardians vs. Yankees (Game 5) | NYY 5, CLE 1 (NYY 3-2) |
Championship Series
| Date | Game | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Wed., Oct. 19 | Yankees at Astros, Game 1 | HOU 4, NYY 2 (HOU 1-0) |
| Thu., Oct. 20 | Yankees at Astros, Game 2 | HOU 3, NYY 2 (HOU 2-0) |
| Sat., Oct. 22 | Astros at Yankees, Game 3 | HOU 5, NYY 0 (HOU 3-0) |
| Sun., Oct. 23 | Astros at Yankees, Game 4 | HOU 6, NYY 5 (HOU 4-0) |
World Series schedule
Every World Series game will be on Fox.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 28 | Phillies at Astros (Game 1) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Sat., Oct. 29 | Phillies at Astros (Game 2) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Mon., Oct. 31 | Astros at Phillies (Game 3) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Tue., Nov. 1 | Astros at Phillies (Game 4) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Wed., Nov. 2 | Astros at Phillies (Game 5*) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Fri., Nov. 4 | Phillies at Astros (Game 6*) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
| Sat., Nov. 5 | Phillies at Astros (Game 7*) | 8:03 p.m. | Fox | -- |
* - if necessary
