MLB Returns to NBC and Peacock in 2026: Full schedule announced
NBC Sports••general
Key Points:
- Major League Baseball will return to NBC and Peacock in 2026 with exclusive coverage including Sunday Night Baseball, MLB Sunday Leadoff, the Wild Card playoff round, and a special "Star-Spangled Sunday" showcasing all 15 MLB games nationally on July 5.
- The 2026 season kicks off on March 26 with an Opening Day doubleheader featuring the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks, with the Dodgers' game as the only primetime opener.
- Sunday Night Baseball will debut on March 29, featuring an 18-game schedule including marquee matchups, while NBC Sports will stream one out-of-market game daily on Peacock throughout the season.
- Telemundo Deportes will
