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For the first time since 2000, MLB games are back on NBC. The network is the new home of Sunday Night Baseball in 2026, the first in a three-year deal.
The MLB package joins NBC's long-running Sunday Night Football franchise and its new Sunday NBA coverage for this season, giving the network a year-round showcase in that time slot.
This year's coverage will feature esteemed announcers Bob Costas and Jason Benetti headline the coverage team on the network. Along with that duo, NBC will feature past MLB stars including Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Votto to analyze the games and provide insights from their playing days.
With that in mind, here is the breakdown of the upcoming NBC baseball schedule for the 2026 season.
Where to watch MLB Sunday Night Baseball in 2026
- TV channel: NBC
- Live stream: DIRECTV, Peacock
The MLB Sunday Night Baseball package moves to NBC and Peacock this season, with 20 games set to air on NBC and 11 Peacock exclusives.
All of the games on NBC can also be streamed live via DIRECTV, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Sunday Night Baseball schedule 2026
NBC will air 20 games in 2026, some of them outside the actual Sunday night slot. These include two Opening Day games and a Labor Day showcase.
Bob Costas (host), Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Ahmed Fareed (Sunday Night Leadoff host), Clayton Kershaw (analyst), Joey Votto (analyst), and Anthony Rizzo (analyst) will headline NBC's stellar coverage staff.
Here is a complete schedule for the upcoming season:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
| March 26* | Mets vs. Pirates | 1 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| March 26* | Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| March 29 | Mariners vs. Guardians | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| April 5 | Tigers vs. Cardinals | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| April 12 | Braves vs. Guardians | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| April 19 | Phillies vs. Braves | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| April 26 | Royals vs. Angels | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 3 | Tigers vs. Rangers | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 10 | Royals vs. Tigers | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 17 | Mariners vs. Padres | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 24 | Angels vs. Rangers | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 31 | Cardinals vs. Cubs | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| June 7 | Cubs vs. Giants | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| June 14 | Red Sox vs. Rangers | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| June 21 | Phillies vs. Mets | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| June 28 | Red Sox vs. Yankees | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| July 5 | Braves vs. Mets | 12:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| July 5 | Dodgers vs. Padres | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| July 19 | Yankees vs. Dodgers | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| July 26 | Phillies vs. Yankees | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 2 | Dodgers vs. Red Sox | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 9 | Padres vs. Astros | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 16 | Astros vs. Mariners | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 23 | Red Sox vs. Giants | 3 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 30 | Cubs vs. Reds | 3 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Aug. 30 | Mets vs. Astros | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Sept. 6 | Phillies vs. Braves | 3 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Sept. 6 | Royals vs. Blue Jays | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sept. 7^ | Giants vs. Cardinals | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV |
| Sept. 13 | Giants vs. Padres | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sept. 20 | Orioles vs. Brewers | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
* Opening Day (Thursday)
^ Labor Day (Monday)
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