MLB on NBC and Peacock in 2026: Your Complete Viewing Guide
The 2026 Major League Baseball season is almost here and with it comes extensive coverage on NBC and Peacock. From Opening Day to the postseason, fans will have access to a wealth of games and programming. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what you can expect.
NBC Sports’ MLB Coverage in 2026
NBC Sports will be covering MLB action starting with Opening Day on March 26, including the first game of the day and a primetime matchup through a special Thursday edition of Sunday Night Baseball. Peacock will be the central hub for much of this coverage, offering dozens of games throughout the season. NBC and Peacock will feature 27 primetime games and 34 afternoon games, including 18 MLB Sunday Leadoff games. NBC Sports will too stream one out-of-market game each day nationally on Peacock.
Opening Day Schedule – March 26, 2026
The season kicks off with a doubleheader on March 26:
- Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets (1 p.m. ET): NBC/Peacock
- Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers (8 p.m. ET): NBC/Peacock
The Dodgers’ season opener will be the only primetime MLB game on Opening Day.
Key Programming Highlights
- Sunday Night Baseball: Continues all spring and summer with games every Sunday night. The schedule includes matchups between top teams.
- MLB Sunday Leadoff: 18 games will kick off the day’s action on Peacock, beginning May 3 with the Toronto Blue Jays visiting the Minnesota Twins.
- Star-Spangled Sunday (July 5): All 15 MLB games will be presented nationally across Peacock and NBC.
- Postseason Coverage: NBC Sports will broadcast the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs.
How to Watch
MLB games can be watched on NBC and streamed on Peacock. Peacock offers access to dozens of games from any device, anywhere.
Telemundo Deportes Coverage
All NBCUniversal-produced MLB games will be presented in Spanish on Telemundo Deportes, with Universo televising games broadcast on NBC.
With a comprehensive schedule and multiple viewing options, the 2026 MLB season on NBC and Peacock promises to be an exciting experience for baseball fans.
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