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2026 MLB Draft Day 1 begins at Pennsylvania Convention Center

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

2026 MLB Draft Day 1 begins at Pennsylvania Convention Center

Summary

The first day of the 2026 MLB Draft takes place today at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from 10:00 a.m. PT to 4:45 p.m. PT. Major League Baseball has condensed the draft to two days, with today's proceedings covering Rounds 1-10. The San Francisco Giants hold 11 picks, including the fourth overall selection and a Competitive Balance Round A pick acquired in a trade. Fans can watch the event on NBC, Peacock, and MLB Network throughout the day.

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Key Details

•2026 MLB Draft runs from 10:00 a.m. PT to 4:45 p.m. PT.
•Giants have 11 draft picks, including No. 4 overall.
•The draft format has shifted to two days with ten rounds each.
•Fans can view the draft via NBC, Peacock, and MLB Network.

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What they're saying

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Saturday, July 11: Rounds 1-4 • 1:00-2:30 p.m. – Picks 1-10 (NBC and Peacock) • 2:30-4:30 p.m. – Picks 11-40 (MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+) • 4:30-7:45 p.m. – Picks 41-135 (MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+) It’s Draft Day. For most sports, it’s a celebratory day where you’re glad to hear the names of your boys, cheering them on as […]
— Yahoo Sports