How Many Days Until the World Series?
The 2025 World Series starts around Saturday, October 25, 2025.
About the World Series
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America, contested since 1903 between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). It's often referred to as the "Fall Classic" because it takes place during the autumn season.
The Fall Classic
Championship Series
The winner is awarded the Commissioner's Trophy and earns the title of World Series champion.
Timing
Typically held in late October, concluding the MLB postseason after the regular season and earlier playoff rounds.
Participants
Features the champions of the American League and the National League, the two leagues that make up MLB.
Home-Field Advantage
Historically determined by the All-Star Game winner, now awarded to the team with the better regular-season record.
A Storied History
The first modern World Series was played in 1903 between the Boston Americans (AL) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (NL). It wasn't played in 1904 due to a dispute, and again in 1994 due to a players' strike. The New York Yankees hold the record for the most World Series appearances and championships. The series has produced countless iconic moments and legendary players throughout baseball history.
Series Format
Best-of-Seven
The World Series is played as a best-of-seven playoff, meaning the first team to win four games wins the championship. The series can last between four and seven games.
2-3-2 Format
The series follows a 2-3-2 format for home games: the team with home-field advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 6, and 7 (if necessary), while the other team hosts Games 3, 4, and 5 (if necessary).