Sports When does the World Series start in 2021? Game 1 date, TV schedule for Braves vs. Astros

Dodgers vs. Braves final score, results: Eddie Rosario's HR, Tyler Matzek's relief work send Atlanta to World Series

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Dodgers vs. Braves on Saturday night. Follow for complete results from Game 6 of the 2021 NLCS.Responding to a freshly tied game in the bottom of the fourth inning, Rosario continued his hot hitting with a go-ahead three-run homer off Dodgers hurler Walker Buehler to put the Braves up for good. Then, in the seventh, when the Dodgers had the tying run in scoring position with no one out in a two-run game, Matzek came out of the bullpen and struck out three straight batters to strand the runners.

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.

When does the World Series start in 2021? Game 1 date, TV schedule for Braves vs. Astros

Here's all the information you need to know about the start of the 2021 World Series.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.

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.

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Powered by its midseason acquisitions, Atlanta cruised to a 6-2 win over Houston, but saw Charlie Morton exit with a broken fibula.You don’t lose your Game 1 World Series starter Tuesday night to a broken leg, shrug it off, and expect to beat the powerful Houston Astros.

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.

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USA TODAY columnist says that while he can’t stop the tomahawk chop or make Atlanta change its name, he can stop acknowledging the nickname.Their mascot was offensive, so it was booted.

MLB postseason bracket

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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

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Atlanta won the first game of the Fall Classic in Houston and can take commanding lead looking to win its first title since 1995.Atlanta jumped out to an early lead in the 6-2 win, with Jorge Soler becoming the first player to hit a leadoff home run in the first game of a World Series. Starting pitcher Charlie Morton suffered a broken leg and stayed in the game to get three more outs, but his season his over with the injury.

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

Astros vs. Braves final score, results: Jose Urquidy shuts down Braves as Houston bats jump early to even World Series

Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Astros vs. Braves in the 2021 World Series. Follow for complete results from Game 2 on Wednesday night.Just as the Braves piled on early in Game 1, the Astros jumped on Atlanta right from the get-go in Game 2. Jose Altuve scored following a leadoff double when Alex Bregman lifted a sacrifice fly; a huge four-run second inning, with RBIs coming on hits from Jose Siri, Martin Maldonado and Michael Brantley, put Houston out to a commanding 5-1 lead.

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.

What channel is Braves vs. Astros on today? Time, TV schedule to watch World Series Game 4

Here's all the information you need to watch Game 4 of the World Series between the Astros and Braves.Ian Anderson threw five no-hit innings during Game 3 and helped the Braves take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series. After being shut out at Truist Park, the Astros will look to bounce back and even the series at two games apiece.