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World Series

The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB), a professional baseball league in North America, and has been contested since 1903 between the champion teams of the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). The winning team, determined through a best-of-seven playoff (except in 1903 and from 1919–1921, when a best-of-nine format was used), is awarded the Commissioner's Trophy. The series is traditionally played in October, although before expansion of the regular-season schedule from 154 to 162 games the event occasionally started in late September (most recently in 1955) and the entire 1918 series took place early in that month due to the World War I "Work or Fight" order forcing an early end to that year's regular season, while some more recent editions have been contested into November due to in-season delays and expansion of earlier postseason rounds. Because the series is played in the fall (autumn) season in North America, it is often referred to as the Fall Classic. Before the AL and NL were split into divisions in 1969, the team with the best regular-season win–loss record in each league won that league's pennant and advanced to the World Series, barring a tie necessitating a pennant playoff. Since 1969 each league has conducted a League Championship Series (ALCS and NLCS) preceding the World Series to determine which of its teams will advance, while those series have been preceded in turn by Division Series (ALDS and NLDS) since 1995, and Wild Card games or series in each league since 2012. Until 2002, home-field advantage in the World Series alternated from year to year between the AL and NL. From 2003 to 2016, home-field advantage was given to the league that won that year's All-Star Game. Starting in 2017, home-field advantage was awarded to the league champion team with the better regular-season win–loss record regardless of that team's seeding in earlier postseason rounds (i . a Wild Card team in one league will be given home-field advantage over a division winner in the other league if it had the better record or wins the tie-breaking procedure). The World Series has been contested 121 times through 2025, with the AL team winning 68 times and the NL team 53.

Infobox

Sport
Baseball
Month played
Late October–early November
Established
1903
Administrator
Major League Baseball
Format
Best-of-seven series
Teams
2
Defending champions
Los Angeles Dodgers (9th title)
Most championships
New York Yankees (27 titles)
Broadcast
United States: Fox (English) Fox Deportes (Spanish) ESPN Radio (English) Canada: Sportsnet (English) TVA Sports (French, odd-numbered years) Réseau des sports (French, even-numbered years) International: MLB International

Tables

New York Yankees (AL) [previously Baltimore Orioles, Highlanders]
New York Yankees (AL) [previously Baltimore Orioles, Highlanders]
Teams †
New York Yankees (AL) [previously Baltimore Orioles, Highlanders]
Series Wins
27
Series Played
41
Last Won
2009
Last Played
2024
St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
Teams †
St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
Series Wins
11
Series Played
19
Last Won
2011
Last Played
2013
Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) [previously Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Superbas, Trolley Dodgers, Robins, Dodgers]
Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) [previously Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Superbas, Trolley Dodgers, Robins, Dodgers]
Teams †
Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) [previously Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Superbas, Trolley Dodgers, Robins, Dodgers]
Series Wins
9
Series Played
23
Last Won
2025
Last Played
2025
Athletics (AL) [previously Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics]
Athletics (AL) [previously Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics]
Teams †
Athletics (AL) [previously Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics]
Series Wins
9
Series Played
14
Last Won
1989
Last Played
1990
Boston Red Sox (AL) [previously Americans]
Boston Red Sox (AL) [previously Americans]
Teams †
Boston Red Sox (AL) [previously Americans]
Series Wins
9
Series Played
13
Last Won
2018
Last Played
2018
San Francisco Giants (NL) [previously New York Gothams, Giants]
San Francisco Giants (NL) [previously New York Gothams, Giants]
Teams †
San Francisco Giants (NL) [previously New York Gothams, Giants]
Series Wins
8
Series Played
20
Last Won
2014
Last Played
2014
Cincinnati Reds (NL) [previously Red Stockings, Redlegs]
Cincinnati Reds (NL) [previously Red Stockings, Redlegs]
Teams †
Cincinnati Reds (NL) [previously Red Stockings, Redlegs]
Series Wins
5
Series Played
9
Last Won
1990
Last Played
1990
Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) [previously Alleghenys]
Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) [previously Alleghenys]
Teams †
Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) [previously Alleghenys]
Series Wins
5
Series Played
7
Last Won
1979
Last Played
1979
Detroit Tigers (AL)
Detroit Tigers (AL)
Teams †
Detroit Tigers (AL)
Series Wins
4
Series Played
11
Last Won
1984
Last Played
2012
Atlanta Braves (NL) [previously Boston Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Bees, Braves and Milwaukee Braves]
Atlanta Braves (NL) [previously Boston Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Bees, Braves and Milwaukee Braves]
Teams †
Atlanta Braves (NL) [previously Boston Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Bees, Braves and Milwaukee Braves]
Series Wins
4
Series Played
10
Last Won
2021
Last Played
2021
Chicago Cubs (NL) [previously White Stockings, Colts, Orphans]
Chicago Cubs (NL) [previously White Stockings, Colts, Orphans]
Teams †
Chicago Cubs (NL) [previously White Stockings, Colts, Orphans]
Series Wins
3
Series Played
11
Last Won
2016
Last Played
2016
Baltimore Orioles (AL) [previously 1st Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Browns]
Baltimore Orioles (AL) [previously 1st Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Browns]
Teams †
Baltimore Orioles (AL) [previously 1st Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Browns]
Series Wins
3
Series Played
7
Last Won
1983
Last Played
1983
Minnesota Twins (AL) [previously 1st Washington Nationals, Senators]
Minnesota Twins (AL) [previously 1st Washington Nationals, Senators]
Teams †
Minnesota Twins (AL) [previously 1st Washington Nationals, Senators]
Series Wins
3
Series Played
6
Last Won
1991
Last Played
1991
Chicago White Sox (AL)
Chicago White Sox (AL)
Teams †
Chicago White Sox (AL)
Series Wins
3
Series Played
5
Last Won
2005
Last Played
2005
Philadelphia Phillies (NL)
Philadelphia Phillies (NL)
Teams †
Philadelphia Phillies (NL)
Series Wins
2
Series Played
8
Last Won
2008
Last Played
2022
Cleveland Guardians (AL) [previously Bluebirds, Bronchos, Naps, Indians]
Cleveland Guardians (AL) [previously Bluebirds, Bronchos, Naps, Indians]
Teams †
Cleveland Guardians (AL) [previously Bluebirds, Bronchos, Naps, Indians]
Series Wins
2
Series Played
6
Last Won
1948
Last Played
2016
Houston Astros (NL, 1962; AL, 2013) * [previously Colt , NL]
Houston Astros (NL, 1962; AL, 2013) * [previously Colt , NL]
Teams †
Houston Astros (NL, 1962; AL, 2013) * [previously Colt , NL]
Series Wins
2
Series Played
5
Last Won
2022
Last Played
2022
New York Mets (NL, 1962) *
New York Mets (NL, 1962) *
Teams †
New York Mets (NL, 1962) *
Series Wins
2
Series Played
5
Last Won
1986
Last Played
2015
Kansas City Royals (AL, 1969) *
Kansas City Royals (AL, 1969) *
Teams †
Kansas City Royals (AL, 1969) *
Series Wins
2
Series Played
4
Last Won
2015
Last Played
2015
Toronto Blue Jays (AL, 1977) *
Toronto Blue Jays (AL, 1977) *
Teams †
Toronto Blue Jays (AL, 1977) *
Series Wins
2
Series Played
3
Last Won
1993
Last Played
2025
Miami Marlins (NL, 1993) * [previously Florida Marlins]
Miami Marlins (NL, 1993) * [previously Florida Marlins]
Teams †
Miami Marlins (NL, 1993) * [previously Florida Marlins]
Series Wins
2
Series Played
2
Last Won
2003
Last Played
2003
Texas Rangers (AL, 1961) * [previously 2nd Washington Senators]
Texas Rangers (AL, 1961) * [previously 2nd Washington Senators]
Teams †
Texas Rangers (AL, 1961) * [previously 2nd Washington Senators]
Series Wins
1
Series Played
3
Last Won
2023
Last Played
2023
Arizona Diamondbacks (NL, 1998) *
Arizona Diamondbacks (NL, 1998) *
Teams †
Arizona Diamondbacks (NL, 1998) *
Series Wins
1
Series Played
2
Last Won
2001
Last Played
2023
Washington Nationals (NL, 1969) * [previously Montreal Expos, currently 2nd Washington Nationals]
Washington Nationals (NL, 1969) * [previously Montreal Expos, currently 2nd Washington Nationals]
Teams †
Washington Nationals (NL, 1969) * [previously Montreal Expos, currently 2nd Washington Nationals]
Series Wins
1
Series Played
1
Last Won
2019
Last Played
2019
Los Angeles Angels (AL, 1961) * [previously California/Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]
Los Angeles Angels (AL, 1961) * [previously California/Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]
Teams †
Los Angeles Angels (AL, 1961) * [previously California/Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]
Series Wins
1
Series Played
1
Last Won
2002
Last Played
2002
San Diego Padres (NL, 1969) *
San Diego Padres (NL, 1969) *
Teams †
San Diego Padres (NL, 1969) *
Series Wins
0
Series Played
2
Last Won
—
Last Played
1998
Tampa Bay Rays (AL, 1998) * [previously Devil Rays]
Tampa Bay Rays (AL, 1998) * [previously Devil Rays]
Teams †
Tampa Bay Rays (AL, 1998) * [previously Devil Rays]
Series Wins
0
Series Played
2
Last Won
—
Last Played
2020
Colorado Rockies (NL, 1993) *
Colorado Rockies (NL, 1993) *
Teams †
Colorado Rockies (NL, 1993) *
Series Wins
0
Series Played
1
Last Won
—
Last Played
2007
Milwaukee Brewers (AL, 1969; NL, 1998) * [previously Seattle Pilots (AL), currently 2nd Milwaukee Brewers]
Milwaukee Brewers (AL, 1969; NL, 1998) * [previously Seattle Pilots (AL), currently 2nd Milwaukee Brewers]
Teams †
Milwaukee Brewers (AL, 1969; NL, 1998) * [previously Seattle Pilots (AL), currently 2nd Milwaukee Brewers]
Series Wins
0
Series Played
1
Last Won
—
Last Played
1982
Seattle Mariners (AL, 1977)*
Seattle Mariners (AL, 1977)*
Teams †
Seattle Mariners (AL, 1977)*
Series Wins
0
Series Played
0
Last Won
—
Last Played
—
Teams †
Series Wins
Series Played
Last Won
Last Played
New York Yankees (AL) [previously Baltimore Orioles, Highlanders]
27
41
2009
2024
St. Louis Cardinals (NL)
11
19
2011
2013
Los Angeles Dodgers (NL) [previously Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Superbas, Trolley Dodgers, Robins, Dodgers]
9
23
2025
2025
Athletics (AL) [previously Philadelphia/Kansas City/Oakland Athletics]
9
14
1989
1990
Boston Red Sox (AL) [previously Americans]
9
13
2018
2018
San Francisco Giants (NL) [previously New York Gothams, Giants]
8
20
2014
2014
Cincinnati Reds (NL) [previously Red Stockings, Redlegs]
5
9
1990
1990
Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) [previously Alleghenys]
5
7
1979
1979
Detroit Tigers (AL)
4
11
1984
2012
Atlanta Braves (NL) [previously Boston Red Stockings, Beaneaters, Doves, Rustlers, Bees, Braves and Milwaukee Braves]
4
10
2021
2021
Chicago Cubs (NL) [previously White Stockings, Colts, Orphans]
3
11
2016
2016
Baltimore Orioles (AL) [previously 1st Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Browns]
3
7
1983
1983
Minnesota Twins (AL) [previously 1st Washington Nationals, Senators]
3
6
1991
1991
Chicago White Sox (AL)
3
5
2005
2005
Philadelphia Phillies (NL)
2
8
2008
2022
Cleveland Guardians (AL) [previously Bluebirds, Bronchos, Naps, Indians]
2
6
1948
2016
Houston Astros (NL, 1962; AL, 2013) * [previously Colt , NL]
2
5
2022
2022
New York Mets (NL, 1962) *
2
5
1986
2015
Kansas City Royals (AL, 1969) *
2
4
2015
2015
Toronto Blue Jays (AL, 1977) *
2
3
1993
2025
Miami Marlins (NL, 1993) * [previously Florida Marlins]
2
2
2003
2003
Texas Rangers (AL, 1961) * [previously 2nd Washington Senators]
1
3
2023
2023
Arizona Diamondbacks (NL, 1998) *
1
2
2001
2023
Washington Nationals (NL, 1969) * [previously Montreal Expos, currently 2nd Washington Nationals]
1
1
2019
2019
Los Angeles Angels (AL, 1961) * [previously California/Anaheim Angels and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim]
1
1
2002
2002
San Diego Padres (NL, 1969) *
0
2
—
1998
Tampa Bay Rays (AL, 1998) * [previously Devil Rays]
0
2
—
2020
Colorado Rockies (NL, 1993) *
0
1
—
2007
Milwaukee Brewers (AL, 1969; NL, 1998) * [previously Seattle Pilots (AL), currently 2nd Milwaukee Brewers]
0
1
—
1982
Seattle Mariners (AL, 1977)*
0
0
—
—
AL = American League
AL = American League
Key to table
AL = American League
NL = National League
NL = National League
Key to table
NL = National League
AL* = Joined the American League after 1960
AL* = Joined the American League after 1960
Key to table
AL* = Joined the American League after 1960
NL* = Joined the National League after 1960
NL* = Joined the National League after 1960
Key to table
NL* = Joined the National League after 1960
moved between Leagues
moved between Leagues
Key to table
moved between Leagues
† Totals include a team's record with another nickname or in a previous city [bracketed below its current name]. For further details, see individual team articles or Major League franchises.
† Totals include a team's record with another nickname or in a previous city [bracketed below its current name]. For further details, see individual team articles or Major League franchises.
Key to table
† Totals include a team's record with another nickname or in a previous city [bracketed below its current name]. For further details, see individual team articles or Major League franchises.
See also: List of World Series champions Source: MLB
See also: List of World Series champions Source: MLB
Key to table
See also: List of World Series champions Source: MLB
Key to table
AL = American League
NL = National League
AL* = Joined the American League after 1960
NL* = Joined the National League after 1960
moved between Leagues
† Totals include a team's record with another nickname or in a previous city [bracketed below its current name]. For further details, see individual team articles or Major League franchises.
See also: List of World Series champions Source: MLB
· Television coverage and ratings
ABC
ABC
Network
ABC
Number broadcast
11
Years broadcast
1948, 1949, 1950, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1995 (Games 1, 4–5)
CBS
CBS
Network
CBS
Number broadcast
8
Years broadcast
1947 (Games 3–4), 1948, 1949, 1950, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
DuMont
DuMont
Network
DuMont
Number broadcast
3
Years broadcast
1947 (Games 2, 6–7), 1948, 1949
Fox
Fox
Network
Fox
Number broadcast
26
Years broadcast
1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Future scheduled telecasts
2026, 2027, 2028
NBC
NBC
Network
NBC
Number broadcast
39
Years broadcast
1947 (Games 1, 5), 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1995 (Games 2–3, 6), 1997, 1999
Network
Number broadcast
Years broadcast
Future scheduled telecasts
ABC
11
1948, 1949, 1950, 1977, 1979, 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1995 (Games 1, 4–5)
CBS
8
1947 (Games 3–4), 1948, 1949, 1950, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
DuMont
3
1947 (Games 2, 6–7), 1948, 1949
Fox
26
1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
2026, 2027, 2028
NBC
39
1947 (Games 1, 5), 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1988, 1995 (Games 2–3, 6), 1997, 1999

References

  1. "World Series trophy profile"
    https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-trophy-profile/c-155729034
  2. Star-Gazette
    https://www.newspapers.com/clip/60721539/cutting-down-baseball-season-favors/
  3. The Fall Classic: The Definitive History of the World Series
    https://archive.org/details/fallclassicdefin0000ende
  4. www
    https://www.baseball-almanac.com/dictionary-term.php?term=Fall%20Classic
  5. Baseball Reference
    https://www.baseball-reference.com/postseason/
  6. Baseball Almanac
    http://www.baseball-almanac.com/ws/wsmenu.shtml
  7. The First World Series and the Baseball Fanatics of 1903
    https://archive.org/details/firstworldseries00abra/page/50
  8. Snopes
    http://snopes.com/fact-check/world-series/
  9. Wall Street Journal
    https://www.wsj.com/articles/world-series-from-baseball-to-poker-a-title-that-aspires-to-span-the-planet-11572010200
  10. Outside the Lines
    http://roadsidephotos.sabr.org/baseball/name.htm
  11. MLB
    http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/history/postseason/mlb_ws.jsp
  12. for example, Ernest Lanigan's Baseball Cyclopedia from 1922, and Turkin and Thompson's Encyclopedia of Baseball series t
  13. The Sporting News Record Book, which began publishing in the 1930s, listed only the modern Series, but also included reg
  14. page 776 of the facsimile edition, published by the American Heritage Press and Workman Publishing, 1971, ISBN 0-07-0718
  15. page 677. The World Almanac has also long since modified that list's heading to read simply "World Series Results".
  16. Abrams, pages 50 and 51
  17. Temple Cup - Baseball Biography
    https://baseballbiography.com/temple-cup
  18. New York Times
    https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1897/11/13/117907622.pdf
  19. Abrams, pages 51
  20. www
    https://www.britannica.com/sports/baseball/League-formation
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