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Game 1: Progressive Field, Cleveland; 7 p.m. Central, Fox

The matchup between the Cleveland Indians and Chicago Cubs features the two franchises with the longest World Series title droughts, a combined 176 years without a championship. Cleveland, which has never hosted a World Series opener, will play Game 1 at Progressive Field against the boys from the Windy City. The Tribe will try to boost what’s already been a magical year in Cleveland after LeBron James and the Cavs earned the city’s first sports championship since 1964, winning the NBA championship. Their title drought dates to 1948. The Cubs are reaching the Fall Classic for the first time since 1945 and playing to bring their fans their first championship since 1908.