Major League Baseball's 2026 postseason kicks off with the Wild Card Series, which will be broadcast on NBC and Peacock for the first time, marking NBC's return to postseason MLB coverage since the 2000 American League Championship Series. The Wild Card Series is a best-of-three format featuring four matchups played between September 29 and October 1, aired across NBC Sports platforms including NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Network. Spanish-language broadcasts will be available on Universo, Univision, and via Univision Radio, while ESPN Radio will provide live national coverage of all postseason games.

The scheduled games feature several intriguing matchups, including the potential series between the Arizona Diamondbacks or Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves. Other key series will showcase the Chicago White Sox, Texas Rangers or Houston Astros, Boston Red Sox visiting the New York Yankees, and the Chicago Cubs playing the San Diego Padres. Networks will rotate coverage, with NBC and Peacock leading broadcasts for early games and NBC Sports Network simulcasting some later slots, offering fans comprehensive access to every game.

Game two of the series takes place on September 30, maintaining the same broadcasting pattern as the opener, while game three’s schedule depends on the outcomes of the first two games. Multiple scenarios for game three on October 1 have been laid out, accounting for series that conclude early or extend to a decisive game three. Depending on results, games will air on NBC, Peacock, or NBCSN at different times, emphasizing flexibility for fans and broadcasters as the series progresses.

In addition to game broadcasts, MLB Network will continue its postseason studio coverage with shows like MLB Tonight, MLB Central, and MLB Now, alongside the long-running talk show Intentional Talk. The MLB postseason schedule is subject to change due to weather or other unforeseen events, but fans can expect a full slate of exciting Wild Card matchups delivered across multiple platforms, signaling a new era of MLB postseason broadcasting partnership between the league, NBC, and Peacock.