Sports equinox on tap with MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA and NHL all in play at the same time
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Key Points:
- On October 26, 2026, five major North American professional sports leagues—MLB, NFL, NBA, WNBA, and NHL—will all have games simultaneously, creating a rare "sports equinox."
- The MLB World Series Game 3 features the Milwaukee Brewers leading 2-0 against the Tampa Bay Rays, with the game starting at 8 p.m. EDT on Fox.
- The NFL's NFC East matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys kicks off at 8:15 p.m. on ESPN, despite both teams struggling with losing records and key player injuries.
- The NBA has two notable games: the Dallas Mavericks vs. Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. on NBA TV, and the Golden State Warriors vs. Denver Nuggets at 10 p.m. on NBCSN and Peacock.
- The WNBA Finals Game 5 between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, tied 2-2, airs at 8 p.m. on USA Network, CNBC, and Peacock, while the NHL features three games including the New York Rangers vs. Los Angeles Kings and Edmonton Oilers vs. Detroit Red Wings.
