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2026 MLB Postseason Schedule Revealed
MLB sets 2026 Wild Card Series dates and broadcast channels.
In brief
MLB sets 2026 Wild Card Series dates and broadcast channels. MLB announced the 2026 postseason schedule starting with Wild Card Series games on Sept 29, with broadcast details across NBC, Peacock, and ESPN Radio. Originally reported by Mlb.
2026 Wild Card Series Begins
Major League Baseball announced the 2026 Wild Card Series broadcast schedule starting Tuesday, Sept 29.
“Major League Baseball announced the broadcast schedule for the 2026 Wild Card Series presented by AbbVie”
Broadcast Platforms for Wild Card Series
Games available on NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports Network, Universo for Spanish, and ESPN Radio for live national coverage.
“The Wild Card Series will be available in Spanish on Universo, while Univision Radio will provide Spanish language audio coverage”
MLB Network Coverage Details
MLB Network will air studio shows including MLB Tonight, MLB Central, and Intentional Talk across postseason.
“MLB Network will air extensive studio coverage throughout the postseason across the Emmy Award-winning MLB Tonight, the Emmy-nominated MLB Central and MLB Now, and Intentional Talk”
Wild Card Series Game Times
Wild Card Series games start Tuesday, Sept 29 with four series available across NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Network.
“The 2026 postseason will begin with each of the four Wild Card Series scheduled from Tuesday through Thursday under a best-of-three format”
Wild Card Series Schedule Details
Game 1 of Cubs vs. Padres starts live on Peacock/NBCSN at 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 29.
“Cubs vs. Padres, Game 1: LIVE (Peacock/NBCSN)”
Wild Card Series Game 2 Schedule
Phillies vs. Braves, White Sox vs. Astros, Red Sox vs. Yankees, and Cubs vs. Padres games start at 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m., and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept 30.
“Phillies vs. Braves, Game 2: 2 p.m. (NBC/Peacock) White Sox vs. Astros, Game 2: 5 p.m. (Peacock/NBCSN) Red Sox vs. Yankees, Game 2: 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock) Cubs vs. Padres, Game 2: 10 p.m. (Peacock/NBCSN)”
Wild Card Series Game 3 Schedule
Game 3 for all series starts on Thursday, Oct 1 with possible adjustments based on series outcomes.
“Phillies vs. Braves, Game 3: 2 p.m. (NBC/Peacock) White Sox vs. Astros, Game 3: 5 p.m. (Peacock/NBCSN) Red Sox vs. Yankees, Game 3: 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock) Cubs vs. Padres, Game 3: 10 p.m. (Peacock/NBCSN)”
Division Series Schedule
Division Series begin Saturday, Oct 3 with games across multiple teams and locations.
“Also see below for the broadcast schedule and times for the first three days of the Division Series, beginning Oct. 3”
The essence
MLB announced the 2026 postseason schedule starting with Wild Card Series games on Sept 29, with broadcast details across NBC, Peacock, and ESPN Radio.
