Major League Baseball is officially making its return to NBC, exciting sports fans across the country. As the seasons of Sunday Night Football and Sunday Night Basketball wind down, viewers can eagerly look forward to Sunday Night Baseball. So, grab your Cracker Jacks and settle in for a new era of MLB on NBC!
NBC will kick off its baseball coverage with flair when the reigning World Series Champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, raise their championship banner on Thursday, March 26. They’ll host the Arizona Diamondbacks in what promises to be a thrilling opening night, presenting the only primetime MLB game on Opening Day.
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What to know about Major League Baseball’s return to NBC
Under a groundbreaking new media rights agreement, NBC and Peacock are poised to deliver an expansive MLB experience. This collaboration means that Sunday Night Baseball is set to join Sunday Night Football and Sunday Night Basketball in a unique year-round sports programming block, a first for network television. Fans can expect exclusive coverage of significant events, including the MLB Sunday Leadoff, Opening Day, Labor Day primetime games, and the entire postseason Wild Card Round leading up to the World Series.
Regular season and postseason games exclusive to Peacock will also be featured on the newly introduced NBCSN sports cable network.
“We are excited to reignite NBC Sports’ storied Major League Baseball history through this comprehensive and innovative partnership that will honor the past and create new traditions,” said Rick Cordella, President of NBC Sports. “With the Sunday Night Baseball package, NBC and Peacock are now the year-round platforms for premier Sunday night sports programming. We can’t wait to focus our award-winning production, promotion, and storytelling on MLB’s iconic stars, teams, and rivalries, beginning on March 26. Play ball!”
MLB on NBC and Peacock: Details
Sunday Night Baseball
As part of its primetime programming, NBC will host Sunday Night Baseball, showcasing a blend of iconic stars, teams, and unforgettable matchups. The season will feature 25 primetime games, mixing broadcasts on NBC/Peacock with Peacock/NBCSN exclusives.
Wild Card Round
The postseason excitement will heat up as NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock exclusively present the Wild Card Round. Viewers can anticipate between 8 to 12 games each season, depending on the series’ length, making this a must-watch segment of the MLB schedule.
MLB Sunday Leadoff
Sundays will start with a bang thanks to the return of MLB Sunday Leadoff. This feature will include 18 games with late-morning starts—17 of which will be exclusive to Peacock/NBCSN and one simulcast on Peacock/NBC. This initiative started in 2022 and is back by popular demand.
July 5 “Roadblock” on Peacock and NBC
Mark your calendars for July 5, when a special “Roadblock” will present all 15 MLB games exclusively on Peacock and NBC. Beginning with MLB Sunday Leadoff on NBC/Peacock, every afternoon game will exclusively stream on Peacock, culminating with Sunday Night Baseball broadcast on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Peacock and NBCSN exclusive games
Fans can enjoy a range of regular season and postseason games that are exclusive to Peacock, which will also be available on the newly launched NBCSN sports cable network, ensuring ample viewing options for everyone.
Telemundo Deportes
NBCUniversal is dedicated to inclusivity, with Telemundo Deportes set to present all NBCUniversal-produced MLB games in Spanish. Universo will also broadcast all games shown on NBC, catering to a broader audience.
MLB Draft, All-Star Futures coverage
Live coverage of significant events such as the MLB Draft on July 11, 2026, will be aired on NBC, NBCSN, and Peacock, with the All-Star Futures Game scheduled for July 12, 2026, further enriching the MLB viewing experience.
The return of MLB to NBC marks a significant revival of a long-standing relationship between the network and Major League Baseball. NBC has a storied legacy with the MLB, having aired the first-ever World Series broadcast in 1947 and the inaugural All-Star Game nationally in 1952. Over the years, they have televised a remarkable 39 World Series—more than any other network.
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“NBC has demonstrated an outstanding combination of high production value and powerful athlete storytelling that makes MLB’s return to the network an exciting opportunity to continue the sport’s growth,” said Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. “With NBCUniversal showing great enthusiasm for baseball, we are looking forward to working together to continue the sport’s momentum by telling the stories of today’s talented players and capturing the excitement of our great game.”