The World Series

The World Series is the biggest event in baseball. It happens every October in the United States and Canada. The best team from the American League plays the best team from the National League. The first team to win four games wins the title. They become the World Series champions.

How It Is Played

The World Series is a best of seven games. That means the first team to win four games wins the title. Games switch between the two teams' home stadiums. Fans wave flags and cheer loudly. The winning team gets the Commissioner's Trophy.

A Long History

The first World Series was played in 1903. The New York Yankees have won the most World Series, with 27 titles. Other famous teams include the Dodgers, Red Sox, and Cardinals. Only teams from the United States and Canada play in Major League Baseball. But the event is called the World Series.

Fun Facts

• The World Series has been played almost every year since 1903.
• Players on the winning team get a big ring as a prize.
• It was once canceled in 1994 because of a player strike.

Did You Know?

Even though it is called the World Series, only teams from the United States and Canada take part, so no teams from other countries play.