2026 MLB Draft starts July 11 on NBC and MLB Network
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Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The 2026 MLB Draft is set to commence on Saturday, July 11, at 1:00 p.m. EST, with rounds 1 through 4, including compensatory and competitive balance rounds. Coverage will be provided on NBC and MLB Network, among other platforms. The following day, July 12, rounds 5 through 20 will begin at 11:30 a.m. EST. The Tampa Bay Rays will have multiple high picks, starting with the No. 2 overall selection, featured in the NBC broadcast. Their draft strategy will unfold over two days, concluding with picks throughout the fifth round.
- •Draft begins July 11 at 1:00 p.m. EST.
- •Rounds 1-4 will air on NBC and MLB Network.
- •Tampa Bay Rays pick second overall in the draft.
- •Rounds 5-20 scheduled for July 12 at 11:30 a.m. EST.
- •Coverage available on MLB.com, MLB TV, and Peacock.
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"The 2026 MLB Draft will begin on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00pm EST with rounds 1 through 4. This includes the compensatory and competitive balance rounds. The 5th through 20th rounds will take place on the following day – Sunday, July 12th beginning at 11:30am EST. Here’s a break-down of how you can follow along. […]
"The 2026 MLB Draft first round begins today. Here's everything you need to watch, including time, date, TV channel, schedule and more.
"What channel is the 2026 MLB draft on today? Here's what to know about Day 1 of the draft, including how to watch on TV and streaming.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 10:04 AMWhat channel is the MLB Draft on today? Time, TV schedule, streaming info for first round
The 2026 MLB Draft first round begins today. Here's everything you need to watch, including time, date, TV channel, schedule and more.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 10:04 AMWhat time is the MLB draft today? TV schedule, Day 1 players to watch
What channel is the 2026 MLB draft on today? Here's what to know about Day 1 of the draft, including how to watch on TV and streaming.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:00 AMWhere to watch MLB Draft 2026: Start time, TV schedule, channel, live stream for Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3 picks
Here's everything that you need to know about watching the 2026 MLB Draft, including TV and live stream information.
- Yahoo SportsJul 11, 2026, 6:00 AMHow to Watch MLB Draft 2026: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for Each Round
Here is everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Draft, including TV and streaming options for the event.
- Yahoo SportsJul 10, 2026, 11:00 AM2026 MLB Draft TV Schedule
The 2026 MLB Draft will begin on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00pm EST with rounds 1 through 4. This includes the compensatory and competitive balance rounds. The 5th through 20th rounds will take place on the following day – Sunday, July 12th beginning at 11:30am EST. Here’s a break-down of how you can follow along. […]
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