Here’s the weirdest part: the World Series never ends on a Wednesday if it goes to seven games. Because of scheduling quirks, Game 7 is always on a Wednesday or a Thursday, depending on the year. But the real shocker? The longest possible World Series, if every game went to 18 innings and there were rain delays, could theoretically last three weeks. That’s longer than most people’s summer vacations. You’d come back from the series with a beard, a Vitamin D deficiency, and a deep, existential understanding of why baseball is called “America’s Pastime.”
So, how long is the World Series? It’s long enough to make you question your life choices, short enough to make you do it all again next year. It’s a delightful hostage situation where the ransom is just a trophy made of little flags. Grab your snacks, cancel your plans, and remember: the only thing longer than the World Series is the wait for spring training to start.
