The ALCS will see a Game 5.
With Tampa Bay leveling the series in Game 2, we know Cleveland will see three games in the American League Championship Series. Ticket prices have dropped over the last 24 hours for games taking place at Progressive Field, but only by about $30.
It is a best-of-seven series with a 2-3-2 setup, so while the first two games took place in Tampa Bay, the series is about to flip to Cleveland. Now, we know Cleveland will see all three games and tickets are available now for Game 5, starting at $213.
Here's everything you need to know to buy Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays ALCS Game 5 tickets:
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Cleveland Guardians vs. Tampa Bay Rays ALCS Game 5 tickets
Guardians vs. Rays Game 5 tickets
The ALCS will see at least five games, including
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ALCS Game 5 information
Now that we know there will be a Game 5 in the 2026 American League Championship Series, here's everything you need to know about the game:
- When: Saturday, Oct. 17
- Where: Progressive Field in Cleveland
- What time: 8 p.m. ET
- Projected pitchers: Foster Griffin (CLE) vs. Drew Rasmussen (TB)
- Tickets: Starting at $207
Tampa Bay Rays vs. Cleveland Guardians full ALCS schedule
The ALCS is a best-of-seven series that is now tied. Here is the full schedule including game times; however, game times can be moved depending on how long the ALCS lasts. For example, if the Dodgers vs, Brewers series does not go the full seven games, Game 6* between the Rays and Guardians would probably get pushed back to an 8 p.m. ET start.
- Game 1: Monday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. ET in Tampa Bay — Guardians def. Rays, 7-3
- Game 2: Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. ET in Tampa Bay — Rays def. Guardians, 3-1
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in Cleveland — Shop tickets
- Game 4: Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. in Cleveland — Shop tickets
- Game 5: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET in Cleveland — Shop tickets
- Game 6*: Monday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. ET in Tampa Bay — Shop tickets
- Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 8 p.m. ET in Tampa Bay — Shop tickets
Cleveland Guardians ALCS tickets
- Game 3: Thursday, Oct. 15 at 6 p.m. in Cleveland — Starting at $169
- Game 4: Friday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. in Cleveland — Starting at $186
- Game 5*: Saturday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. ET in Cleveland — Starting at $207
Tampa Bay Rays ALCS tickets
- Game 6*: Monday, Oct. 19 — Starting at $170
- Game 7*: Tuesday, Oct. 20 — Starting at $181
2026 MLB playoffs key dates
- Postseason: The MLB postseason began on Sep. 29, 2026 ✅
- Division series: The AL and NLDS both began on Saturday, Oct. 3 ✅
- Championship series: The NLCS began Sunday, Oct. 11 while the ALCS started Monday, Oct. 12 ✅
- 2026 World Series: Scheduled to start on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026
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