Get ready for an action-packed baseball season as Major League Baseball (MLB) returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026! With a thrilling schedule featuring some of the game's biggest stars and iconic rivalries, this year's coverage promises to be unmissable.
The season kicks off with a bang on Opening Day, March 26th, featuring a doubleheader. First up, at 1 p.m. ET, we have a battle between the 2025 NL Cy Young Award winner, Paul Skenes, and his Pittsburgh Pirates, taking on the New York Mets and their star, Juan Soto. Then, in the evening, the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, will raise their banner and host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the only primetime MLB game of the day.
But here's where it gets controversial... the real excitement begins on Sunday nights! NBC Sports' 2026 MLB schedule boasts 27 primetime games, including some mouth-watering matchups. Reigning MVPs Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will be center stage, along with some of the sport's most storied rivalries. Get ready for a scorching summer stretch of five consecutive NBC Sunday nights, from June 28th to August 2nd, featuring top division matchups and a clash of the 2025 Postseason Clubs.
And this is the part most people miss... NBC Sports is bringing you an incredible 34 afternoon games too! These games will be spread across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, with a special focus on the MLB Sunday Leadoff games on Peacock, starting May 3rd. These games will mostly kick off at noon locally, providing an early treat for baseball enthusiasts.
But wait, there's more! NBC and Peacock will also present an out-of-market game every day of the season, streamed nationally on Peacock. And on July 5th, get ready for a special 'Star-Spangled Sunday' where all 15 MLB games will be exclusively presented nationally on Peacock and NBC. It's a baseball lover's dream!
Now, let's talk about the highlights of this incredible schedule. MLB returns to NBC and Peacock with a showcase package, and what better way to start than with the World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, raising their banner and then taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks in a primetime matchup on March 26th? This game will be the only primetime MLB game on Opening Day, so mark your calendars!
For those who prefer their baseball in the afternoon, the MLB Sunday Leadoff on Peacock and NBCSN begins on May 3rd with a visit from the American League champion Toronto Blue Jays to the Minnesota Twins. And for the primetime enthusiasts, get ready for some top-tier matchups, including Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers, Braves vs. Phillies, and Yankees vs. Red Sox. These division rivalry games will be the stuff of legends!
In mid-July, we shift our focus to the future of baseball as NBC and Peacock present early first-round coverage of the MLB Draft and the All-Star Futures Game. It's a chance to see the next generation of stars in action.
And for those who prefer their baseball in Spanish, Universo will have you covered with all the NBC-produced games, and SAP will be available for all games on Peacock.
So, baseball fans, are you ready for this thrilling ride? The 2026 MLB season on NBC and Peacock promises to deliver an unforgettable experience. Will you be tuning in? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
