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Sixty years to the day after the Braves played their first home game in Atlanta, they will host a nationally televised showcase against Cleveland on Sunday.
Both teams are off to strong starts to open 2026, and Atlanta will be looking to close out the weekend series on a high note as it sends ace left-hander Chris Sale to the mound. The 2024 Cy Young winner was stellar in his first two starts this season (12 IP, four hits, one run, nine strikeouts) before the Angels got to him for six runs in four innings his last time out.
A Guardians lineup led as always by Jose Ramirez will attempt to do the same Sunday. Though the perennial All-Star and Silver Slugger winner hasn't yet found his groove at the plate this season, it's only a matter of time before everything clicks. In the meantime, rookie Chase DeLauter has been one of MLB's top power threats through the first two weeks of the season.
Cleveland will give the ball to Tanner Bibee, who has a 3.29 ERA through three starts, walking five and striking out 14 in 13.2 innings.
Who will prevail Sunday in the national spotlight? Here's everything you need to know to watch.
What channel is Braves vs. Guardians on today?
Braves vs. Guardians will air nationally on NBC, with Jason Benetti on play-by-play and analysis from Andruw Jones and Corey Kluber. Fans can stream the game live on DIRECTV or Peacock.
Peacock features live coverage of MLB Sunday Night Baseball, NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.
Braves vs. Guardians start time today
- Date: Sunday, April 12
- Time: 7:20 p.m. ET
Sunday's Braves vs. Guardians series finale is set to begin at 7:20 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Sunday Night Baseball schedule 2026
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | Watch |
| April 12 | Braves vs. Guardians | 7:20 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| 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, Peacock |
| June 7 | Cubs vs. Giants | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| June 14 | Red Sox vs. Rangers | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| June 21 | Phillies vs. Mets | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| June 28 | Red Sox vs. Yankees | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| July 5 | Braves vs. Mets | 12:30 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| July 5 | Dodgers vs. Padres | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| July 19 | Yankees vs. Dodgers | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| July 26 | Phillies vs. Yankees | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Aug. 2 | Dodgers vs. Red Sox | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Aug. 9 | Padres vs. Astros | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Aug. 16 | Astros vs. Mariners | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Aug. 23 | Red Sox vs. Giants | 3 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Aug. 30 | Cubs vs. Reds | 3 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Aug. 30 | Mets vs. Astros | 7 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sept. 6 | Phillies vs. Braves | 3 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sept. 6 | Royals vs. Blue Jays | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sept. 7^ | Giants vs. Cardinals | 8 p.m. | NBC, DIRECTV, Peacock |
| Sept. 13 | Giants vs. Padres | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| Sept. 20 | Orioles vs. Brewers | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
^ Labor Day (Monday)
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