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When does the 2026 ALCS between the Guardians and Rays start?
Oct 7, 2026 · sports · 5 sources · AI-assisted summary, sources cited below
Where the coverage splits
Start date Oct 12 — 2 outlets
These outlets state the ALCS begins on October 12, 2026.
cleveland.com · Oct 11, 2026
Cleveland Guardians face Tampa Bay Rays in ALCS starting October 12, 2026
MLB News · Oct 12, 2026
Guardians and Rays face off in 2026 ALCS starting October 12
Start date Oct 17 — 3 outlets
These outlets report the ALCS starts on October 17, 2026.
Akron Beacon Journal · Oct 11, 2026
Guardians face Rays in 2026 ALCS starting October 17
Asbury Park Press · Oct 11, 2026
Rays and Guardians to Compete in ALCS; Schedule Announced
Northjersey.Com · Oct 11, 2026
Rays and Guardians ALCS schedule and start times announced
What the facts support
- The Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays are the ALCS participants in 2026.
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