Guardians vs. Rays, 2026 ALCS schedule. Series begins Monday
The Guardians advance to play the Rays in the ALCS with a trip to the World Series on the line. Here's a look at the schedule.
Two teams remain in the American League, with the Cleveland Guardians among them. The top-ranked Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Guardians in the 2026 American League Championship Series (ALCS). The Rays advanced by defeating the New York Yankees in the American League Division Series (ALDS), while the Guardians secured their spot by winning Game 5 on Saturday against the White Sox.
The complete schedule for the 2026 ALCS playoffs is as follows: ALCS Game 1 will see the Guardians playing against the Rays on Monday, October 12, at 8 p.m. The second game is set for Tuesday, October 13, also at 8 p.m. Game 3 will feature the Rays hosting the Guardians on Thursday, October 15, starting at 6 p.m.
If necessary, Game 4 will occur on Friday, October 16, at 6 p.m., followed by Game 5 on Saturday, October 17, at 8 p.m., should the series extend that far. Should the series remain undecided after five games, Game 6 will take place on Monday, October 19, at 5 p.m., with the Guardians hosting the Rays. Finally, Game 7, if required, will be held on Tuesday, October 20, at 8 p.m., once again featuring the Guardians against the Rays.
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