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NBC begins summer baseball coverage with Cubs-Cardinals matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 8:53 PM

Last updated May 30, 2026

NBC begins summer baseball coverage with Cubs-Cardinals matchup

Summary

NBC's 'Sunday Night Baseball' launches its summer schedule with a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. This game kicks off a series of weekly broadcasts on the network, continuing every Sunday through Labor Day. The schedule culminates with a game on Labor Day featuring the Cardinals against the San Francisco Giants. The initiative marks NBC's commitment to baseball programming during the summer months.

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Key Details

•Cubs play against Cardinals in NL Central matchup
•Weekly games on NBC until Labor Day
•Labor Day game features Cardinals vs. Giants
•NBC aims to boost summer sports programming
•First game of summer baseball coverage airs Sunday

Latest Updates

8:53 PMYahoo Sports — 'Sunday Night Baseball' begins summer stretch on NBC with Cardinals-Cubs matchup

What they're saying

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NBC's baseball coverage starts to hit its stride this week as “Sunday Night Baseball” begins its summer stint on the network's primetime schedule. Beginning with Sunday night's NL Central matchup between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals, there will be a game on NBC every week until Labor Day. NBC will also have a game on Labor Day between the Cardinals and San Francisco Giants.
— Yahoo Sportsby JOE REEDY

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