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MLB World Series 2026 — Odds, Facts & Betting Guide
23–31 October 2026 · United States, United States
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The World Series is the championship series of Major League Baseball, a best-of-seven contest between the champions of the American and National Leagues. The 2026 World Series is scheduled to begin on 23 October and, if it goes the distance, end with Game 7 on 31 October.
The climax of a 162-game regular season and the MLB playoffs, the World Series draws significant betting interest, from the series outright and correct score to individual game lines and player props.
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MLB World Series: fast facts
- The World Series is a best-of-seven championship between the American League and National League pennant winners.
- The 2026 World Series is scheduled from 23 October, with a potential Game 7 on 31 October.
- It follows a 162-game regular season and the expanded MLB playoffs.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series.
- The New York Yankees hold the record with 27 World Series titles.
- The 2026 MLB regular season began on 25 March, the earliest Opening Day in league history.
Past winners
| Year | Winner | Key detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Successfully defended their title |
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers | Beat the Yankees in the World Series |
| 2023 | Texas Rangers | First championship in franchise history |
| 2022 | Houston Astros | Beat the Phillies |
| 2021 | Atlanta Braves | Beat the Astros |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers | First title since 1988 |
| 2019 | Washington Nationals | First championship in franchise history |
| 2018 | Boston Red Sox | Beat the Dodgers |
| 2017 | Houston Astros | First title in franchise history |
| 2016 | Chicago Cubs | Ended a 108-year title drought |
How to bet on MLB World Series
World Series betting centres on the series outright and correct score, set once the two pennant winners are known. Starting pitching matchups are the single biggest factor in baseball betting and shift game-by-game prices significantly.
For individual games, the money line, run line (a 1.5-run handicap) and game total are the core markets, alongside player props and World Series MVP. Ballpark, weather and bullpen depth all feed into outcomes across a seven-game series.
Baseball is a long-format, high-variance sport where even the best teams lose regularly. Pace your betting across the series, focus on pitching matchups, and keep stakes within an affordable budget.
Popular markets
- Series outright winner
- Series correct score
- Individual game money line
- Run line
- Game totals over/under
- World Series MVP
MLB World Series 2026: your questions answered
When is the World Series 2026?
The 2026 World Series is scheduled to begin on 23 October, with a potential Game 7 on 31 October.
Who won the World Series in 2025?
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2025 World Series, defending their title.
How long is the World Series?
It is a best-of-seven series — the first team to win four games is champion.
Which team has won the most World Series?
The New York Yankees, with a record 27 World Series titles.
What is the run line in baseball betting?
A baseball handicap, almost always set at 1.5 runs, where the favourite must win by two or more for the bet to land.