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What is the World Series?
The World Series is the annual championship series of Major League Baseball (MLB).
It’s a best-of-seven series between the champions of the National League and the American League.
Despite its name, the World Series is not a worldwide competition—it only ever features MLB teams (all of which are located in either the United States or Canada).
The trophy awarded to the winner of the World Series is known as the Commissioner’s Trophy.
Because the World Series typically happens in the fall, it is sometimes called the Fall Classic.
The name World Series is also used in the names of other baseball events, notably the College World Series and the Little League World Series. It’s also used in the names of other competitive events, such as the World Series of Poker.
When is the World Series?
The 2021 World Series is scheduled to begin on October 26.
The World Series usually begins in October, often ending in November.
More information and context on the World Series
In the early 1900s, the American League and National League operated as two separate entities. In 1903, the championship-winning teams from both sides competed in a best-of-nine series to determine a “world champion.” The event was initially named the World’s Championship Series. It was renamed the World Series in 1905.
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How is World Series discussed in real life?
The World Series is one of the most popular and well-known championship events in professional sports. Winning the World Series is considered the pinnacle of professional baseball in the US and Canada.
It happened: @Cubs win World Series. That's change even this South Sider can believe in. Want to come to the White House before I leave?
— President Obama (@POTUS44) November 3, 2016
Canada…we need a World Series soon. I promise to do everything in my power to make that happen! #TO 🇨🇦
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) November 2, 2017
So excited to sing the National Anthem at game 4 of the World Series tonight!!!!!
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 28, 2012
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Only teams from the US and Canada have ever competed in the World Series.
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Cultural definitions for World Series
A series of baseball games held each October between the champions of the two major baseball leagues, the American League and the National League.