The 2026 MLB season officially kicked off on Wednesday night, with the New York Yankees steamrolling the San Francisco Giants, 7-0, live on Netflix.
While Wednesday’s game got things underway, nothing says the return of baseball like a full slate of games on Opening Day.
Today’s action brings us 11 games across the league, beginning at 1:15 p.m. ET on NBC, with the New York Mets welcoming the Pittsburgh Pirates to Citi Field.
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The action continues throughout the day, with the back-to-back defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beginning their quest for a three-peat in primetime against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nov 1, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with the Commissioner’s Trophy after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images
In the nightcap, the Seattle Mariners host the Cleveland Guardians, exclusively on MLB.tv. The first pitch is scheduled for 10:10 p.m. ET, so get your energy drinks ready if you plan to make it through the night.
When and where will your favorite team be taking the field on Opening Day?
A full look at the 2026 MLB Opening Day TV schedule can be seen below.
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2026 MLB Opening Day TV schedule
Thursday, March 26, 2026
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets: 1:15 p.m. (MLB.TV, NBC, Peacock)
- Chicago White Sox vs. Milwaukee Brewers: 2:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Washington Nationals vs. Chicago Cubs: 2:20 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Minnesota Twins vs. Baltimore Orioles: 3:05 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Boston Red Sox vs. Cincinnati Reds: 4:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Los Angeles Angels vs. Houston Astros: 4:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Detroit Tigers vs. San Diego Padres: 4:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Texas Rangers vs. Philadelphia Phillies: 4:15 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Tampa Bay Rays vs. St. Louis Cardinals: 4:15 p.m. (MLB.TV)
- Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: 8:30 p.m. (MLB.TV, NBC, Peacock)
- Cleveland Guardians vs. Seattle Mariners: 10:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
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