Best 2026 World Series matchups for every type of MLB fan - ESPN
With 12 teams in the MLB playoffs, there are 36 possible World Series matchups. This year's matchups give us the possibility of small-market showdowns or deep-pocketed behemoths facing off — and the 2026 playoff field also boasts three franchises that have won a World Series and a fourth with the longest title drought in the sport.


