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MLB reveals upcoming broadcast plans for Wild Card Series in 2026

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:00 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

MLB reveals upcoming broadcast plans for Wild Card Series in 2026

Summary

Major League Baseball has announced the broadcast details for the 2026 postseason, including the Wild Card Series, which runs from September 29 to October 1. NBC will air two games per day, a shift from ESPN’s previous coverage. Remaining games will be shown exclusively on NBCSN and Peacock, marking the first MLB postseason games exclusively for streaming. This expansion reflects MLB's trend towards increasing over-the-air broadcasts, with the potential for more postseason games on broadcast television than in previous years. The Division Series is set to begin on October 3.

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What We Know

•Wild Card Series scheduled for September 29 to October 1, 2026.
•NBC will broadcast two games daily during the Wild Card Round.
•Remaining games to be streamed on NBCSN and Peacock.
•This marks NBC's first season covering the Wild Card Round.
•Division Series starts on October 3, 2026.

Latest Updates

9:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB’s Wild Card Series reportedly getting more broadcast TV exposure and streaming exclusives

What they're saying

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Major League Baseball has revealed the dates for the 2026 MLB postseason, and a new report is showing how the television arrangements will look in NBC’s first season covering the Wild Card Round. According to Sports Media Watch, the NBC broadcast network will air two games per day during the Wild Card Round, with NBCSN…
— Yahoo Sports

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