The World Series matchup is officially set.
The Braves held off the Dodgers after taking a 3-1 lead in the series, closing out Game 6 to take the series 4-2. The Astros came back after falling behind 2-1 against the Red Sox by winning three straight games to close out the ALCS and head to their third World Series in five years.
The World Series was already scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Oct. 26, regardless of the outcome of the ALCS and NLCS, but neither series lasting the full seven games means each team should come into the Fall Classic feeling a bit more well rested. The Braves will have had a full two days off, while Houston will have had three days off.
Sporting News has you covered with all the information you need to be ready for the start of the series, with the dates for each game, TV channels and full 2021 postseason bracket and results.
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When does the World Series start?
- Game 1: Tuesday, Oct. 26
- Game 2: Wednesday, Oct. 27
- Game 3: Friday, Oct. 29
- Game 4: Saturday, Oct. 30
- Game 5: Sunday, Oct. 31
- Game 6: Tuesday, Nov. 1
- Game 7: Wednesday, Nov. 3
The World Series kicks off on Tuesday, Oct. 26, with the Astros set to host the Braves. Since Houston had the better record, it will host Games 1 and 2, as well as 6 and 7 if necessary. The Braves will host Games 4, 5 and 6 in Atlanta.
Each game will start around 8:10 p.m. ET, with Fox handling the broadcast for each game.
World Series schedule 2021
Every World Series game will be on Fox.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel |
| Tue., Oct. 26 | Braves at Astros, Game 1 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Wed., Oct. 27 | Braves at Astros, Game 2 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Fri., Oct. 29 | Astros at Braves, Game 3 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Sat., Oct. 30 | Astros at Braves, Game 4 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Sun., Oct. 31 | Astros at Braves, Game 5* | 8:15 p.m. | Fox |
| Tue., Nov. 2 | Braves at Astros, Game 6* | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Wed., Nov. 3 | Braves at Astros, Game 7* | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
*If necessary.
MLB postseason bracket
Here's a look at the paths these two teams took to reach the Fall Classic.
The Braves had to get past the NL Central champion Brewers in the NLDS and the NL wild-card Dodgers in the NLCS. The Astros took down the AL Central champion White Sox and the AL wild-card Red Sox to arrive at the World Series.
MLB playoff schedule, results
National League
Wild-card game
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Wed., Oct. 6 | Cardinals at Dodgers | 8:10 p.m. | TBS | 3-1, LAD |
Division Series
TBS will handle the broadcast for all NLDS games in both series.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 1 | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | 4-0, SF |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Braves at Brewers, Game 1 | 4:37 p.m. | TBS | 2-1, MIL |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 2 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 9-2, LAD |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | Braves at Brewers, Game 2 | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-0, ATL |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Giants at Dodgers, Game 3 | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | 1-0, SF |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Brewers at Braves, Game 3 | 1:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-0, ATL |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Giants at Dodgers, Game 4 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 7-2, LAD |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Brewers at Braves, Game 4 | 5:15 p.m. | TBS | 5-4, ATL |
| Thu., Oct. 14 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 5 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 2-1, LAD |
Championship Series
TBS will continue its National League playoff coverage with coverage of every NLCS game.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-2, ATL |
| Sun., Oct. 17 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 2 | 7:38 p.m. | TBS | 5-4, ATL |
| Tue., Oct. 19 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 3 | 5:08 p.m. | TBS | 6-5, LAD |
| Wed., Oct. 20 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 4 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 9-2, ATL |
| Thu., Oct. 21 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 5 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 11-2, LAD |
| Sat., Oct. 23 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 6 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 4-2, ATL |
American League
Wild-card game
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Tue., Oct. 5 | Yankees at Red Sox | 8:08 p.m. | ESPN | 6-2, BOS |
Division Series
MLB Network and FS1 will carry all the ALDS games, until potential Game 5s, which would be broadcast exclusively on FS1.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Thu., Oct. 7 | Red Sox at Rays, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | 5-0, TB |
| Thu., Oct. 7 | White Sox at Astros, Game 1 | 4:07 p.m. | FS1 | 6-1, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Red Sox at Rays, Game 2 | 7:02 p.m. | FS1 | 14-6, BOS |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | White Sox at Astros, Game 2 | 2:07 p.m. | MLB Network | 9-4, HOU |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | Rays at Red Sox, Game 3 | 4:07 p.m. | MLB Network | 6-4 (13), BOS |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | Astros at White Sox, Game 3 | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | 12-6, CHI |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Rays at Red Sox, Game 4 | 7:07 p.m. | FS1 | 6-5, BOS |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Astros at White Sox, Game 4 | 2:07 p.m. | FS1 | 10-1, HOU |
Championship Series
Fox and FS1 will split coverage of the ALCS.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 15 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | Fox | 5-4, HOU |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 2 | 4:20 p.m. | Fox | 9-5, BOS |
| Mon., Oct. 18 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 3 | 8:07 p.m. | Fox/FS1 | 12-3, BOS |
| Tue., Oct. 19 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 4 | 8:08 p.m. | FS1 | 9-2, HOU |
| Wed., Oct. 20 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 5 | 5:08 p.m. | FS1 | 9-1, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 22 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 6 | 8:08 p.m. | FS1 | 5-0, HOU |
World Series schedule
Every World Series game will be on Fox.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel |
| Tue., Oct. 26 | Braves at Astros, Game 1 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Wed., Oct. 27 | Braves at Astros, Game 2 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Fri., Oct. 29 | Astros at Braves, Game 3 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Sat., Oct. 30 | Astros at Braves, Game 4 | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Sun., Oct. 31 | Astros at Braves, Game 5* | 8:15 p.m. | Fox |
| Tue., Nov. 2 | Braves at Astros, Game 6* | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
| Wed., Nov. 3 | Braves at Astros, Game 7* | 8:09 p.m. | Fox |
*If necessary.
