Milwaukee heads back to Tropicana Field for Game 4 of the 2026 World Series against Tampa Bay on Tuesday, October 27. MLB lists first pitch at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00) in St. Petersburg, Florida. That is 12:00 a.m. UTC on Wednesday, October 28. The Brewers are the visiting team, and the Rays are home. MLB’s probable-pitcher listing currently shows both Game 4 starters as TBD, so neither starter is officially confirmed there yet. The listed viewing options are FOX, FOX One and FOX Deportes.
| Game detail | Official listing |
|---|---|
| Date and first pitch | Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00); Wednesday, October 28, at 00:00 UTC |
| Matchup | Milwaukee Brewers at Tampa Bay Rays |
| Venue | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Series game | World Series Game 4 |
| Broadcast and streaming | FOX, FOX One and FOX Deportes |
Game 4 is part of a best-of-seven championship series: the first team to win four games takes the title. The MLB schedule posted before Game 3 records Milwaukee wins of 3–2 and 5–4 in the opening two games. Game 3 is scheduled for Monday, October 26, before this Tuesday matchup, so the standings can change before Game 4 begins. Check the official postseason schedule for the result and updated series score rather than assuming the early lead will still hold.
The possibilities make Game 4 especially consequential. If Milwaukee wins Game 3, the Brewers would arrive with a chance to move within one victory of the championship. If Tampa Bay wins Game 3, the Rays could use Game 4 to level the series at two games apiece. Those scenarios depend on the result of Game 3; the confirmed point is that the series returns to Tampa Bay for Games 3 and 4, with a potential Game 5 also scheduled there.
Milwaukee earned home-field advantage through the better regular-season record, 103–59 to Tampa Bay’s 98–64. The Brewers hosted Games 1 and 2, while the Rays host Games 3 through 5 if needed. If the series continues to Games 6 or 7, those games are scheduled in Milwaukee. That alternating stretch puts a premium on how each team handles the middle games, when managers must balance immediate matchups with the possibility of needing their bullpen again later in the series.
As of the latest MLB probable-pitcher page checked for this preview, the Brewers and Rays entries for Game 4 both read “TBD.” That means a confirmed starting-pitcher matchup is not available from the official listing yet. A club can announce a starter after the schedule is published, and postseason plans can shift based on the preceding games, so fans should revisit the matchup page and the daily probable-pitcher page before first pitch.
Do not treat a pitcher mentioned in general World Series coverage or a prior-round recap as the Game 4 starter unless MLB or the club identifies that player for this game. The official preview and probable-pitcher listing are the practical places to check for an announcement, and the starting lineups may appear closer to game time. Until then, the accurate preview is a matchup between the teams, not a named duel on the mound.
Both clubs arrived after strong seasons, but their World Series histories differ. MLB describes this as Milwaukee’s second World Series appearance and its first since 1982. Tampa Bay is making its third appearance, after reaching the Fall Classic in 2008 and 2020. Neither franchise has won a World Series title, so this series offers either club a first championship. That gives each game stakes beyond the immediate score: the teams are also trying to complete a milestone that has eluded the franchise.
The first two results were both one-run games, a useful reminder that narrow swings can decide a postseason contest. For Game 4, follow how each lineup handles early traffic on the bases, whether the starter works deep enough to protect the relief corps, and which manager turns to high-leverage relievers after Game 3. Those are watch points, not predictions; the actual lineup, pitcher availability and game situation will determine how the contest unfolds.
MLB lists FOX, FOX One and FOX Deportes for Game 4. The MLB World Series guide says the games air on FOX and FOX Deportes and stream on FOX One. MLB also says FOX telecasts are available through MLB.TV for subscribers authenticated to the applicable network through a participating pay-TV provider. Availability and authentication requirements can vary by location and provider, so check the service you use before game day. For a Spanish-language broadcast, FOX Deportes is the listed option.
The time above is for the venue in St. Petersburg: 8:00 p.m. EDT (UTC−04:00) on Tuesday, October 27. For readers following internationally, use the UTC conversion of 00:00 on October 28 rather than assuming the local calendar date remains Tuesday. Because MLB notes that its postseason schedule is subject to change, confirm the start time, broadcast and any starter announcement on the official game page shortly before the game.
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