MLB reveals 2026 Wild Card TV schedule
Awful Announcing • • sports
Key Points:
- Major League Baseball announced that the 2026 Wild Card Series games will be exclusively broadcast across NBC platforms, including NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, marking NBC's return to postseason baseball coverage since 2000.
- Peacock streaming requires a paid Premium or Premium Plus subscription, while NBCSN is accessible via services like YouTube TV, Fubo, and Xfinity; all games will be available to stream on Peacock.
- NBC and MLB have a three-year media rights deal starting in 2026 that includes exclusive rights to Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card Series.
- The Wild Card Series will run from Tuesday, Sept. 29, through Thursday, Oct. 1, with multiple game times and broadcast platforms depending on the series progression and game outcomes.
- Game 3 schedules vary based on which series conclude earlier, with all potential scenarios detailed for viewers to follow the live broadcasts on NBC and Peacock.
