Sportsbooks Offer New User Promos for World Series Opener
Fanatics and Betr are providing special offers for new customers ahead of Game 1 between the Rays and Brewers.
As the World Series commences, sportsbooks are rolling out promotional offers for new users. Fanatics Sportsbook is giving customers promo code FOXNEWS350, which provides $350 in FanCash with a $20 wager on the opening game. Separately, Betr is offering promo code FOXNEWS, which grants new users $200 in bonuses and four free picks for the World Series opener.
The Milwaukee Brewers, who finished the regular season with the best record in baseball at 103 wins, are set to face the Tampa Bay Rays, who secured the top spot in the American League with 98 wins. Game 1 is scheduled for Friday, October 23, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FOX from Miller Park in Milwaukee.
The Rays advanced to the World Series by defeating the Guardians 4-2 in the American League Championship Series, after previously sweeping the Yankees in three games. The Brewers reached the championship by winning 103 games in the regular season and defeating the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series. They previously beat the Padres 3-1 in their first postseason series.
Statistically, both teams performed strongly during the regular season. The Brewers led baseball in runs scored (832) and hits (1422), and tied for the best batting average (.258) and stolen bases (162). They also posted the highest on-base percentage (OBP) in the majors at .341. The Rays were notable for their league-leading 1405 hits, second-best stolen base total (164), and tied-best batting average (.258) with a .326 OBP.
Fanatics Sportsbook requires new users to create an account, verify it, deposit at least $20, and place a $20 wager using promo code FOXNEWS350 to receive $350 in FanCash. Betr directs new users to download their app, create an account, and use promo code FOXNEWS upon making their first deposit to receive Betr Bucks, which can be used in pick'em-style contests.
World Series Odds
Odds are subject to change.
| | Moneyline | Total | Run Line | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Rays | +133 | O 6 (-110) | +1.5 (-185) | | Brewers | -161 | U 6 (-110) | -1.5 (+152) |