World Series history dates back to 1903, but two MLB franchises who have been around for at least that long (the Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers) have never faced each other in the Fall Classic despite making it that far a combined 35 times through 2017.
That will change this season after the Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday to take the league pennant for the second straight year. The Red Sox were awaiting the NL winner after beating the defending World Series champion Houston Astros in five American League Championship Series games.
Here’s a look at the World Series schedule and television guide, as well as a quick categorical breakdown of both teams to determine who has the edge. A World Series prediction can be found at the end.
Schedule of Dates
Tuesday, October 23 (Game 1): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ET
Wednesday, October 24 (Game 2): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ET
Friday, October 26 (Game 3): Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ET
Saturday, October 27 (Game 4): Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:09 p.m. ET
Sunday, October 28 (Game 5, if necessary): Boston Red Sox at Los Angeles Dodgers, 8:15 p.m. ET
Tuesday, October 30 (Game 6, if necessary): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ET
Wednesday, October 31 (Game 7, if necessary): Los Angeles Dodgers at Boston Red Sox, 8:09 p.m. ET
Television and Live-Stream Info
All games will take place on FOX. Fans can live-stream the action through FOX Sports Go. Pregame coverage will begin at 7:30 p.m. ET each day with the exception of Game 5. If that game takes place, pregame coverage begins at 8 p.m. ET.
