Major League Baseball will open the 2026 season with a full weekend of nationally televised matchups across its expanded roster of media partners, giving fans more ways than ever to watch the game’s biggest stars. Throughout MLB Opening Week presented by Adobe, MLB’s national partners will deliver a robust slate of games across television and streaming platforms. Fans can visit MLB.com/Watch for a complete schedule on where every game will air throughout the season.
To help fans stay informed each week, MLB will publish a weekly national games graphic across its digital platforms and social channels, highlighting the upcoming slate of nationally televised matchups and where to watch them.
The action begins on Wednesday, March 25, when Netflix makes its live MLB debut by exclusively carrying Opening Night presented by Adobe, featuring Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees visiting Rafael Devers and the San Francisco Giants at 8 p.m. ET.
The spotlight shifts to Opening Day presented by Adobe, Thursday, March 26, as NBC and Peacock mark the return of Major League Baseball to the network with a special Opening Day doubleheader. The first game features reigning NL Cy Young winner Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates taking on Juan Soto and the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern. Later in the day, the defending World Series champions Los Angeles Dodgers, led by reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani, will host the Arizona Diamondbacks in primetime at 8 p.m. Eastern. Both games will be available on NBC and Peacock.
Opening Week rolls on Friday, March 27, with the first “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader on Apple TV, showcasing the Los Angeles Angels at the Houston Astros, followed by the Cleveland Guardians at the Seattle Mariners.
The weekend continues on Saturday, March 28, with FOX featuring New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants (also available on FOX Deportes via the FOX Sports app), alongside regional coverage of the Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves in select markets.
On Sunday night, Peacock will stream the Cleveland Guardians against the Seattle Mariners at 7:20 p.m. Eastern.
In addition, nationally televised non-exclusive matchups include the following list of games, which also will be available where each Clubs’ local games are normally carried:
- Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m. ET: Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres (MLB Network)
- Friday, March 27, 7 p.m. ET: Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays (MLB Network)
- Friday, March 27, 10 p.m. ET: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (MLB Network)
- Saturday, March 28, 4 p.m. ET: Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles (FS1, FOX Deportes)
- Saturday, March 28, 9:30 p.m. ET: Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners (MLB Network)
- Sunday, March 29, 1:30 p.m. ET: Kansas City Royals vs. Atlanta Braves (MLB Network)
- Monday, March 30, 6:40 p.m. ET: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds (FS1, FOX Deportes)
- Monday, March 30, 9:40 p.m. ET: San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres (FS1, FOX Deportes)
- Tuesday, March 31, 6:30 p.m. ET: Washington Nationals vs. Philadelphia Phillies (MLB Network)
- Tuesday, March 31, 9:40 p.m. ET: New York Yankees vs. Seattle Mariners (TBS)
Throughout the regular season, fans can follow a consistent national broadcast rhythm, beginning with “Friday Night Baseball” on Apple TV, followed by Saturday matchups on FOX and FS1. FOX/FOX Deportes also will broadcast the MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard from Philadelphia in July. Sunday nights will feature the return of Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock, while TBS continues its Tuesday night coverage. ESPN will complement the weekly lineup with select primetime games and key moments across the calendar, including Jackie Robinson Day, Memorial Day, the Little League Classic presented by New York Life, and additional summer matchups. In addition, Netflix will stream the T‑Mobile Home Run Derby and MLB at Field of Dreams in 2026.
Fans can visit MLB.com/Watch to explore the full 2026 regular‑season schedule, including daily matchups, probable pitchers, and broadcast information across MLB’s national and local partners.