NBC's Return to MLB Starts with Opening-Day Doubleheader of Pirates-Mets, Dodgers-Diamondbacks
- NBC will start broadcasting Major League Baseball games with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26.
- The doubleheader features the Pittsburgh Pirates against the New York Mets at 1 p.m. Eastern and the Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks at 8 p.m.
- 'Sunday Night Baseball' will debut on Peacock and NBCSN on March 29, featuring the Cleveland Guardians against the Seattle Mariners.
- NBC plans to air a primetime game on Labor Day night.
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NBC's return to MLB starts with opening-day doubleheader of Pirates-Mets, Dodgers-Diamondbacks
NBC is returning to Major League Baseball broadcasting with an opening-day doubleheader on March 26. The Pittsburgh Pirates will face the New York Mets at 1 p.m.
OHTANI, JUDGE, YANKEES-RED SOX, DODGERS-YANKEES, CUBS-CARDINALS, AND ADDITIONAL PREMIUM MATCHUPS HEADLINE 2026 SUNDAY NIGHT BASEBALL SCHEDULE AS MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL RETURNS TO NBC AND PEACOCK
Opening Day Doubleheader (Thurs., March 26): 2025 NL Cy Young Award Winner Paul Skenes and Pittsburgh Pirates visit Juan Soto and New York Mets at 1 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock
Morning Briefing: Mets Opening Day to Air on NBC and Peacock
Good morning, Mets fans! The Mets’ 2026 Opening Day matchup against the Pirates will be nationally televised as part of NBC and Peacock’s Opening Day doubleheader. The game will air at 1:00 p.m. ET on March 26 and will be followed by the Diamondbacks and Dodgers at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game is likely to feature this new-look Mets team against Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes. The Mets will be on NBC and Peacock four total times during the 2026 season. Ph…
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