The stage is nearly set for the 2025 World Series! With history, heart, and high stakes colliding under the lights, this year’s Fall Classic promises unforgettable drama, legendary performances, and edge-of-your-seat action.
Whether you’re tracking every pitch or placing smart bets, we’ve got you covered with the latest MLB odds, schedules, and expert insights. The road ends here.
2025 World Series schedule
| Game | Date |
|---|---|
| Game 1 | Friday, October 24 |
| Game 2 | Saturday, October 25 |
| Game 3 | Monday, October 27 |
| Game 4 | Tuesday, October 28 |
| Game 5 (if necessary) | Wednesday, October 29 |
| Game 6 (if necessary) | Friday, October 31 |
| Game 7 (if necessary) | Saturday, November 1 |
The 2025 World Series will be televised on FOX and FOX Deportes.
World Series odds
Get up-to-date 2025 World Series odds and analysis from Covers' expert baseball analysts.
2025 World Series MVP odds
| Player |  |
|---|---|
 Shohei Ohtani |
+400 |
 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. |
+1200 |
 Cal Raleigh |
+1500 |
| Freddie Freeman |
+1700 |
 Tarik Skubal |
+1800 |
| George Springer |
+2000 |
| Teoscar Hernandez |
+2000 |
| Mookie Betts |
+2000 |
 William Contreras |
+2500 |
| Julio Rodriguez |
+2500 |
Odds as of 10-10.
Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani has the shortest odds to win the 2025 World Series MVP award after getting off to a red hot start in the postseason. The reigning regular season MVP had two home runs and four RBI in the Dodgers' two game sweep of the Reds in the Wild Card round.
Picks, predictions, and props
Covers’ roster of baseball experts will be making picks for every game of the World Series this fall and finding high-value prop markets for each game. Check out their free MLB picks for every game.
How to bet on the World Series
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World Series History
The first World Series happened in 1903 and has been played every year since with two exceptions. In 1904, a team declined to play, and in 1994 it was canceled due to the MLB players’ strike.
The New York Yankees have more World Series titles than any other Major League team, with 27 starting in 1923. Their most recent World Series win came in 2009.
Home-field advantage
Prior to 2002, home-field advantage used to alternate between the American League and National League teams. Starting in 2003, the team that won the MLB All-Star Game claimed home-field advantage for their league in the World Series. This practice ended in 2017 when home-field advantage started being determined by which team had the best regular-season record.
World Series winners since 2000
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2023 |  Texas Rangers |
| 2022 |  Houston Astros |
| 2021 |  Atlanta Braves |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Dodgers |
| 2019 |  Washington Nationals |
| 2018 |  Boston Red Sox |
| 2017 | Houston Astros |
| 2016 |  Chicago Cubs |
| 2015 |  Kansas City Royals |
| 2014 |  San Francisco Giants |
| 2013 | Boston Red Sox |
| 2012 | San Francisco Giants |
| 2011 |  St. Louis Cardinals |
| 2010 | San Francisco Giants |
| 2009 |  New York Yankees |
| 2008 |  Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2007 | Boston Red Sox |
| 2006 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| 2005 |  Chicago White Sox |
| 2004 | Boston Red Sox |
| 2003 |  Florida Marlins |
| 2002 |  Anaheim Angels |
| 2001 |  Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 2000 | New York Yankees |
World Series FAQs
The 2025 World Series begins on Friday, October 24 and will run until November 1 if the series lasts seven games.
The 2025 World Series matchup has not yet been determined, although the Los Angeles Dodgers have the shortest odds in the National League and the Seattle Mariners have the shortest odds in the American League.
The New York Yankees have more World Series titles than any other Major League team with 27 in total starting in 1923. Their most recent World Series win came in 2009.
