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The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves will meet in the 2021 World Series …
When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. The Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves will meet in the 2021 World Series to determine the champion of this year’s MLB season. The World Series will air on Fox starting October 26 at 8:09 p.m. ET in Houston; a live stream will also be available for Fox cable subscribers and viewers with live TV services like YouTube TV, Sling TV, or DirecTV Stream. The Astros return to the World Series for the third time since 2017, when they won against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves will compete in their first World Series since 1999 after defeating the Dodgers in the NLCS. Every game in the 2021 World Series is scheduled to start at 8:09 p.m. ET, except for the fifth match, which is slated for 8:15 p.m. ET. The series will continue until one team wins four games. The first two games will be played in Houston, followed by three games in Atlanta, and two final games in Houston if needed. Game seven is scheduled for November 3, if necessary. The World Series uses a first-to-four wins format, meaning the series can last for up to seven games. The MLB World Series will be broadcast on Fox. If you don’t have cable you can stream the World Series with a subscription to any live TV streaming service that carries Fox.
