Update checked October 26, 2026: Milwaukee visits Tampa Bay for Game 3 of the World Series at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida. MLB's official Brewers page currently marks the matchup live, so the scheduled start time below is a reference, not a signal that the game is still in the future. For the current inning, score, lineup card and final status, use MLB Gameday for Brewers at Rays.
| Detail | Verified listing |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays, World Series Game 3 |
| Date and scheduled first pitch | Monday, October 26, 2026, 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00) |
| Same instant in UTC | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 00:00 UTC |
| Venue | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Listed starting pitchers | Robert Gasser (Milwaukee) and Freddy Peralta (Tampa Bay) |
| U.S. national coverage | FOX and FOX Deportes; streaming on FOX One |
MLB lists the game as Brewers at Rays, with Milwaukee on the road and Tampa Bay at home for this date. The official schedule gives an 8 p.m. ET start, while MLB's Game 3 preview names Gasser and Peralta as the starting pitchers. Because the game is underway at the time of this check, consult the live game page rather than relying on a preview for score or lineup changes.
The scheduled first pitch was 8:00 p.m. in St. Petersburg on Monday, October 26. Florida observes Eastern Daylight Time on that date: EDT is UTC−04:00, so the same moment is 00:00 UTC on Tuesday, October 27. The calendar date changes when converting to UTC. It is not 8:00 p.m. UTC and it is not a Tuesday evening start in Florida.
The distinction matters for anyone following the game from another time zone or setting a recording. The U.S. daylight-saving transition in 2026 is not until November 1, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology's daylight-saving schedule. That keeps October 26 in EDT, not Eastern Standard Time. If you are checking an app, confirm whether it displays your device time or the venue's time, then compare the date as well as the hour.
MLB's schedule is subject to change. For a live viewer, the useful action now is to open Gameday and verify the inning and status; for a later replay or recap, check the final box score once the game is officially completed.
MLB's official Game 3 preview lists left-hander Robert Gasser for the Brewers and right-hander Freddy Peralta for the Rays. That is a confirmed starting-pitcher matchup in the league preview. The same article discusses possible batting orders using predictive language, so a projected lineup should not be mistaken for the final posted card. Use the live lineup panel on Gameday for the actual batting order and any late changes.
The matchup also carries a personal connection: MLB notes that Peralta spent the first eight seasons of his major-league career with Milwaukee before joining Tampa Bay. That history makes his start against his former club a notable storyline, but it does not by itself establish how either pitcher will perform. Readers looking for a practical pregame detail should check the official pitcher listing and then the live box score, rather than treating a narrative preview as a performance prediction.
There is a separate distinction between a starting pitcher and a team's entire pitching plan. The named starters are the scheduled first pitchers; bullpen availability and how long either starter works depend on the game. Do not infer a fixed number of innings or a guaranteed matchup against every batter from the starter announcement.
“Home-field advantage” for the full World Series and “home team” for one game describe different things. MLB's series FAQ says Milwaukee earned home-field advantage after finishing the regular season at 103–59, ahead of Tampa Bay at 98–64. That placed Games 1 and 2 in Milwaukee, but Games 3, 4 and a possible Game 5 in Tampa Bay. If necessary, Games 6 and 7 return to Milwaukee.
So the Brewers can lead the series and still be the away team on October 26. The first two games ended 3–2 and 5–4 in Milwaukee, giving the Brewers a 2–0 series lead before Game 3. Those scores establish the series situation, but they do not decide the championship. For a viewer choosing which broadcast or live feed to open, follow the game-specific listing “MIL @ TB,” not the overall home-field arrangement.
For U.S. viewers, MLB names FOX and FOX Deportes for national television coverage and FOX One for streaming. MLB.TV's postseason page says U.S. live streaming of FOX games requires authentication through a participating pay-TV provider. That means an MLB.TV subscription alone may not be enough for a live U.S. stream; check the account's provider access before game time or use the listed network option available to you.
Outside the United States, do not assume that FOX or FOX One is the local rightsholder. MLB's international postseason broadcaster directory lists coverage by territory, and its MLB.TV page says international live availability excludes Canada. The practical choice is to check the listed broadcaster for your country and its schedule. Availability can vary by territory and service, so a U.S. broadcast listing should not be treated as a global streaming guarantee.
Sources: MLB's 2026 postseason schedule; MLB's Game 3 preview and pitching matchup; MLB's World Series FAQ; and MLB.TV's 2026 postseason schedule and access notes.
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