# 2026 MLB Postseason Schedule Revealed

> MLB sets 2026 Wild Card Series dates and broadcast channels.
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- Summary: 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…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

MLB announced the 2026 postseason schedule starting with Wild Card Series games on Sept 29, with broadcast details across NBC, Peacock, and ESPN Radio.