The World Series is an annual championship series in Major League Baseball, a term that refers specifically to the historic championship games between the American and National Leagues. However, there are several other terms used to describe similar championship series in other sports. For example, in professional American football, the championship game is called the Super Bowl. In ice hockey, the championship series is known as the Stanley Cup Finals, while in basketball, it is called the NBA Finals. Other synonyms for the World Series include the MLB World Championship, the MLB Championship Series, and the MLB Championship Game. Regardless of the name, these competitions mark the pinnacle of the season, as the best teams compete for the ultimate prize.