If you want to know where to watch MLB 2026 games, the answer changed a lot this season. New three-year deals moved Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card round to NBC and Peacock, gave Netflix the big events, and put MLB.TV inside the ESPN app. FOX still has Saturday nights and the World Series, TBS has Tuesdays, and Apple TV keeps Friday Night Baseball. Local games come from regional networks or new team streaming packages.
Here is the full map as the regular season winds down and the postseason approaches, with approximate prices at the time of writing.
The 2026 MLB TV map
| Network / service | Which games | Approx. streaming price |
|---|---|---|
| FOX and FS1 | Baseball Night in America (24 Saturday windows), FS1 games, NLDS, NLCS, World Series | FOX One, about $19.99/mo |
| NBC / Peacock / NBCSN | 25 Sunday Night Baseball games, Sunday Leadoff on Peacock, Opening Day and Labor Day primetime, the entire Wild Card round | Peacock Premium, about $12.99/mo |
| ESPN | 30 exclusive national weeknight games | ESPN Unlimited, about $29.99/mo |
| TBS / truTV (HBO Max) | MLB Tuesday games, ALDS and ALCS | Live TV service or HBO Max |
| Apple TV | Friday Night Baseball, two games most Fridays | Apple TV, about $12.99/mo |
| Netflix | Opening Night, Home Run Derby, Field of Dreams Game | Netflix with ads, about $8.99/mo |
| MLB Network | Out-of-market weekly games and showcase games | Included with seasonal MLB.TV |
| MLB.TV | Out-of-market regular-season games | About $149.99/season in the ESPN app |
National games, night by night
Most national games now have a fixed home, which makes it easier to plan.
- Tuesday: TBS, under the MLB Tuesday banner, also streaming on HBO Max.
- Weeknights: ESPN’s 30 exclusive games, which began April 15 with Mets at Dodgers. Our guide to the cheapest way to watch ESPN covers the ways to get those channels.
- Friday: Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball doubleheaders, in their fifth season.
- Saturday: FOX’s Baseball Night in America in primetime, plus FS1 games.
- Sunday: Peacock’s morning Leadoff game and NBC’s Sunday Night Baseball.
A key point: national exclusives are not on MLB.TV or team streaming services. If FOX, Apple TV, Peacock or ESPN has the game exclusively, you need that service.
Local games: regional networks and team streaming
Your local team’s games air on a regional sports network or a team-run package, not on MLB.TV. This season 22 of the 30 clubs offer in-market streaming that removes local blackouts.
- Clubs whose local media MLB now runs: in-market streaming in the MLB App for about $99.99 a season or $19.99 a month, or about $199.99 a season bundled with MLB.TV.
- ESPN clubs: ESPN holds in-market rights for Cleveland, San Diego, Seattle, Minnesota, Arizona and Colorado.
- RSN clubs: teams such as the Dodgers (SNLA+), Mets (SNY) and Phillies have their own regional streaming, with prices that vary by market.
Live TV services such as YouTube TV or DirecTV Stream may also carry your team’s regional network, so check your ZIP code before choosing.
Out-of-market games: MLB.TV in the ESPN app
ESPN took over MLB.TV this season. Here is how pricing worked at the time of writing.
| MLB.TV option | Approx. price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All teams, season | About $149.99 | New buyers sign up through ESPN; a free month of ESPN Unlimited is included |
| All teams for ESPN Unlimited subscribers | About $134.99 | Discounted add-on price |
| Single team | About $100 to $130 | Price depends on the team |
Late-season promotional prices also appear as the year goes on, so check the current price before you buy. MLB.TV is subject to blackouts: your local team and national exclusives are not shown live.
Postseason 2026: where every round airs
| Round | Start | Where it airs |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Sept. 29 | NBC, NBCSN and Peacock |
| AL Division Series | Oct. 3 | TBS and truTV |
| NL Division Series | Oct. 3 | FOX and FS1 |
| AL Championship Series | October | TBS and truTV |
| NL Championship Series | October | FOX and FS1 |
| World Series | Late October | FOX |
Postseason games are not on MLB.TV live. Antenna owners can watch the NBC Wild Card games and the World Series on FOX for free.
One app or many?
Following every game means juggling FOX One, Peacock, ESPN, HBO Max, Apple TV and Netflix. Live TV services reduce that, but they do not include Apple TV or Netflix. If you mainly care about the World Series and big national games, our list of the best US live TV options for locals and sports compares the bundles.
Some fans look at IPTV subscriptions too. IPTV is a legal technology, but only licensed services can legally carry MLB games, so confirm what any provider is authorized to show in your area.
Which setup fits you?
- Local fan: your team’s regional network or in-market streaming package, plus an antenna for FOX and NBC.
- Out-of-market fan: MLB.TV, plus Peacock and Apple TV for the national exclusives your team lands in.
- October-only fan: an antenna, Peacock for the Wild Card round, and a live TV service or HBO Max for TBS.
FAQ
What channels show MLB games in 2026?
FOX, FS1, NBC, NBCSN, Peacock, ESPN, TBS, truTV, Apple TV, Netflix and MLB Network all carry national games. Local games air on regional sports networks or team streaming packages.
Is MLB.TV part of ESPN now?
Yes. ESPN took over MLB.TV for 2026 and it lives in the ESPN app in the US. You can buy it without paying for ESPN Unlimited, and new subscribers get a free month of ESPN Unlimited that renews unless cancelled.
Where is Sunday Night Baseball in 2026?
Sunday Night Baseball moved to NBC and Peacock this season, with 25 games. Peacock also streams a Sunday morning Leadoff game.
Where can I watch the 2026 World Series?
The World Series airs on FOX, which holds the rights through 2028. You can watch it free with an antenna, or stream it on FOX One or a live TV service that carries your local FOX station.
Can I watch my local team on MLB.TV?
No. Local teams are blacked out on MLB.TV. Use your team’s regional network or its in-market streaming package, which 22 clubs offer this season.
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