Final: Brewers Win the 2026 World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4–1 in Game 5 on October 28 to win the 2026 World Series, four games to one — the first championship in the franchise's 57-year history. Baseball's done, but football's just getting good: every NFL game is on 20+ screens at Skybox, with early opens Saturdays & Sundays. Thanksgiving week brings 5 games in 3 days, and you can join the Skybox VIP list for game-day specials.
October is the best month of the baseball year — the Wild Card scramble, the tension of a deciding game, the Championship Series pressure, and then the Fall Classic itself. The 2026 MLB Postseason runs from September 29 through a World Series that starts October 23, and if you're in Waikiki for any of it, Skybox Taphouse is where you watch every pitch.
2026 World Series: Rays vs. Brewers
The matchup is set. The Tampa Bay Rays beat Cleveland 4–2 to win the American League pennant, and the Milwaukee Brewers swept the Dodgers 4–0 to take the National League. Milwaukee holds home-field advantage after posting the best record in baseball. Every game airs on FOX with an 8 PM Eastern first pitch — 2 PM in Waikiki — and every one is live with full sound at Skybox.
- Game 1 — Fri, Oct 23 — Rays at Brewers, 2 PM HST
- Game 2 — Sat, Oct 24 — Rays at Brewers, 2 PM HST
- Game 3 — Mon, Oct 26 — Brewers at Rays, 2 PM HST
- Game 4 — Tue, Oct 27 — Brewers at Rays, 2 PM HST
- Game 5* — Wed, Oct 28 — Brewers at Rays, 2 PM HST
- Game 6* — Fri, Oct 30 — Rays at Brewers, 2 PM HST
- Game 7* — Sat, Oct 31 — Rays at Brewers, 2 PM HST
*If necessary. If this one goes the distance, Game 7 lands on Halloween — and on Hawaii time it's an afternoon game, so you can catch the final out at Skybox and still make it out for Halloween night.
The 2026 Postseason Schedule
Twelve teams, four rounds, one champion. Here's how October shakes out — every round live on the big screens at Skybox:
- Sept 29 – Oct 1 — Wild Card Series (best-of-three)
- Oct 3 — Division Series begin (best-of-five)
- Oct 11 — League Championship Series begin (best-of-seven)
- Oct 23 — World Series Game 1: Rays at Brewers
- Oct 31 — World Series Game 7, if necessary — a 2 PM Hawaii first pitch on Halloween
The World Series airs on FOX. The earlier rounds are spread across several national networks, but you don't need to keep track of which game is on which channel — Skybox has all of them running at once. Our MLB Postseason schedule page updates automatically with game times in Hawaii Standard Time as each matchup is set.
The Hawaii Time Zone Turns October Baseball Into Afternoon Baseball
This is the part mainland fans envy. Postseason games are built for mainland prime time — which lands them squarely in the Hawaii afternoon:
- 5 PM Eastern first pitch → 11 AM Hawaii
- 8 PM Eastern first pitch → 2 PM Hawaii
- Every 2026 World Series game → 8 PM Eastern, 2 PM Hawaii
Evening baseball back east is daytime baseball here. You can watch a full nine innings of a Championship Series game or a World Series classic in the afternoon and still have your entire evening free — no extra-inning bedtime, no bleary Monday morning. (For how this works across the whole season, see our guide to watching baseball in Waikiki.)
Every Round, Every Screen
Skybox has 20+ TVs with sharp picture and full sound across a 275-seat venue on the third-floor Grand Lanai of International Market Place. During the Wild Card and Division Series rounds — when several games can run at once — you can follow all of them from one seat. When the World Series arrives, the sound goes on and the room locks in on the Fall Classic. Clear sightlines from every seat, indoor or open-air.
World Series Watch Party in Waikiki
World Series nights are the biggest baseball nights of the year, and they fill up fast. If you're bringing a group — or you just want a guaranteed seat for a Rays–Brewers game or a potential Game 7 on Halloween — save a table in advance. Walk-ins are always welcome, but the marquee games draw a crowd.
Organizing something bigger? With 275 seats, two bars, and the AV to match, Skybox handles group watch parties and private events with custom food and drink packages. Call 808-378-8542 to set it up.
Food and Cold Beer for Every Inning
Afternoon first pitches make for an easy baseball afternoon: cold local Hawaiian drafts, Skybox's own house beers, and signature cocktails while a playoff game plays out on the big screen. The full kitchen runs the whole time — Upper-Cut jumbo wings, hand-crafted pizza by the pie or the slice, Triple Play nachos for the table — with pitchers and towers to keep a group supplied through extra innings. Kitchen's open until 1 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is playing in the 2026 World Series?
The Tampa Bay Rays and the Milwaukee Brewers. The Rays beat Cleveland 4–2 in the ALCS, and the Brewers swept the Dodgers in the NLCS. Milwaukee hosts Games 1, 2, 6, and 7; Tampa Bay hosts Games 3, 4, and 5.
What time does the World Series start in Hawaii?
Every game of the 2026 World Series has an 8 PM Eastern first pitch, which is 2 PM in Hawaii. It's afternoon baseball here — wrapped up in time to keep your evening.
Where can I watch the World Series in Waikiki?
Skybox Taphouse, on the Grand Lanai at International Market Place, shows every postseason game and the World Series on 20+ screens with full sound for the big games. It's the top sports bar in Waikiki for October baseball.
What channel is the World Series on in 2026?
The 2026 World Series airs on FOX. You won't need the channel to catch it, though — Skybox will have every game on.
When does the 2026 MLB Postseason start?
The Wild Card round begins September 29. The Division Series start October 3, the League Championship Series begin around October 11, and the World Series starts October 23, running through a possible Game 7 on October 31.
Do I need a reservation for a World Series game?
Walk-ins are welcome, but World Series and other marquee games fill up. For a group or a guaranteed seat, save a table ahead of time.
Getting There
Skybox Taphouse is at 2330 Kalakaua Ave #302, third floor of International Market Place in Waikiki. Open daily 11 AM to 2 AM, kitchen until 1 AM, with the full postseason schedule and game times updating in Hawaii Standard Time. Save a table for the big games, or just show up — if it's on, it's on at Skybox. Play ball.