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NBCUniversal Unveils 61-Game MLB Slate for 2026, Reviving Sunday Night Baseball

The multi-year pact emphasizes pre-announced Sunday showcases alongside exclusive Peacock windows.

Overview

  • Coverage opens March 26 with a doubleheader on NBC and Peacock: Pirates at Mets in the afternoon followed by Diamondbacks at Dodgers in primetime.
  • Sunday Night Baseball debuts March 29 on Peacock/NBCSN, with NBC carrying most Sunday-night windows from May 31 through early September and 27 primetime games overall.
  • An 18-game MLB Sunday Leadoff package begins May 3 with early-afternoon starts primarily on Peacock.
  • July 5 becomes a ‘Star-Spangled Sunday’ with all 15 games presented nationally across NBC platforms, including Mets-Braves and Padres-Dodgers on NBC.
  • Some broadcasts will be exclusive to NBC Sports platforms with no local telecast, as high-profile teams receive multiple national dates (e.g., Dodgers four on NBC; Red Sox four; Brewers four on Peacock including a Sept. 20 Sunday night; Cubs three; Braves multiple), and NBC/Peacock will also carry Wild Card Series games.