Experience the Longest Games in World Series History

The landscape of Major League Baseball is often defined by its epic postseason battles, and none test the endurance of players and fans alike more than marathon games in the World Series. The record for the longest World Series game was dramatically set in 2018, when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox clashed for 18 innings and 7 hours, 20 minutes in Game 3 at Dodger Stadium. That unforgettable night ended with Max Muncy’s walk-off home run, sealing a 3-2 Dodgers win and etching the contest into baseball lore as the longest in World Series history (MLB.com: Relive the longest postseason games ever). This 2018 epic not only set records for innings and duration but also showcased the resilience and strategic depth of both teams. A combined 18 pitchers and 46 players participated—both postseason records—while the Dodgers became the first team ever to win a World Series game after trailing in the 11th inning or later. The game saw standout performances, including Walker Buehler’s seven scoreless innings and clutch home runs from Joc Pederson and Jackie Bradley Jr., before Muncy delivered the decisive blow in the 18th. Prior to this marathon, the record for the longest World Series game was 14 innings, a mark reached three times: in 1916 (Red Sox vs. Robins—now the Dodgers), 2005 (White Sox vs. Astros), and 2015 (Royals vs. Mets). Notably, the 1916 game featured a young Babe Ruth pitching all 14 innings for Boston, a testament to the endurance demanded in baseball’s biggest moments. The Dodgers, remarkably, have been central to these historic showdowns. In 2025, they again found themselves in a marathon—Game 3 against the Toronto Blue Jays—which, as of the latest updates, extended into the 17th inning and was still ongoing after more than six hours of play (Top 5 Longest World Series Games in history). These marathon contests encapsulate what makes baseball unique: the absence of a game clock, the ever-present possibility of drama on every pitch, and the mental and physical stamina required to prevail. Statistically, these games are outliers—rare events in over a century of World Series play. Yet, they have become legendary, their box scores and moments dissected by analysts and fans alike. For bettors and statisticians, the unpredictability of extra-inning games adds a layer of complexity to projections and in-game wagers, as bullpen management, pinch-hitting, and even weather can all swing the odds dramatically over the course of a long night. While the 2018 Dodgers-Red Sox clash remains the gold standard for length and drama, the ongoing 2025 Dodgers-Blue Jays duel threatens to rewrite the record books. These games remind us that, in baseball, history is always just one swing—or one inning—away from being made.