Current World Series Host City and Stadium
The 2024 World Series is hosted in the United States with games split between the American League and National League champions' home stadiums. The series follows the standard MLB format, with the higher-seeded team hosting Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 if necessary. The designated home team alternates each game based on the annual rotation, and the exact stadium locations are confirmed by MLB and the participating clubs before the postseason begins. For the latest confirmed venues, check the official MLB postseason schedule page here.
Each World Series host stadium is selected based on regular-season records and playoff seeding, not a fixed geographic location. The participating teams' home cities receive the bulk of the event infrastructure, including media facilities, security coordination, and fan zones managed by the local convention and visitors bureau. The host cities also coordinate with MLB Properties and local law enforcement for transportation, ticketing, and broadcast logistics.
World Series Dates and Game Schedule
The 2024 World Series begins in late October, with Game 1 scheduled shortly after the League Championship Series concludes. The standard schedule allocates off-days between games to allow travel and rest, and the full series can end in as few as four games if one team sweeps. MLB announces the precise start date after the pennant winners are determined, and the final schedule is published on the official MLB postseason page here.
Game times are set by MLB in coordination with broadcast partners, with most World Series games starting in the early evening to capture both coasts. The league releases a detailed game-by-game schedule that includes first pitch times, broadcast networks, and streaming platforms. Rain delays and makeup games follow MLB rules, and any schedule changes are communicated through the official MLB app and participating team websites.
Broadcast Details and How to Watch
The 2024 World Series is broadcast exclusively on Fox and the Fox Sports app, with Spanish-language coverage available on Fox Deportes. The series is also available for live streaming on Fox Sports and select authenticated TV provider apps, and MLB.TV offers out-of-market audio coverage for subscribers. Viewers can check the full broadcast lineup and streaming options on the Fox Sports World Series hub here.
Global viewership for the World Series is tracked by Nielsen and reported by participating networks, with the 2023 series drawing over 13 million average viewers for the final game. The 2024 broadcast includes pregame analysis, in-game highlights, and postgame shows hosted by MLB analysts and former players. International audiences can access the series through local sports networks and MLB's international broadcasting partners, with listings published on the official MLB media page here.