1940 World Series Summary Summary

| Game | Date_ | Score | Location_ | Time_ | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 2 | Detroit Tigers – 7, Cincinnati Reds – 2 | Crosley Field | 2:09 | 31793 |
| 2 | October 3 | Detroit Tigers – 3, Cincinnati Reds – 5 | Crosley Field | 1:54 | 30640 |
| 3 | October 4 | Cincinnati Reds – 4, Detroit Tigers – 7 | Briggs Stadium | 2:08 | 52877 |
| 4 | October 5 | Cincinnati Reds – 5, Detroit Tigers – 2 | Briggs Stadium | 2:06 | 54093 |
| 5 | October 6 | Cincinnati Reds – 0, Detroit Tigers – 8 | Briggs Stadium | 2:26 | 55189 |
| 6 | October 7 | Detroit Tigers – 0, Cincinnati Reds – 4 | Crosley Field | 2:01 | 30481 |
| 7 | October 8 | Detroit Tigers – 1, Cincinnati Reds – 2 | Crosley Field | 1:47 | 26854 |