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2026 MLB Wild Card Series full schedule on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN: Matchups, times, preview

The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason opens with a three-day Wild Card round broadcast across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN from September 29 through October 1. American League pairings feature the Chicago White Sox against the Houston Astros alongside a rivalry rematch between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees, while the National League slate pits the Philadelphia Phillies against the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago Cubs versus the San Diego Padres.

Following the conclusion of each game day, analysts CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed will host a recap show on Peacock and the NBC Sports YouTube channel. Every series follows a best-of-three format, with the Red Sox and Yankees contest scheduled to be played at Yankee Stadium.

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