The 2026 MLB playoffs are split across three TV partners. NBC and Peacock carry the Wild Card Series for the first time, TBS, truTV and HBO Max carry the American League rounds, and FOX and FS1 carry the National League rounds and the World Series. Here is every round, its dates and where to watch.
| Round | Dates | Format | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 | Best of 3, higher seed hosts every game | NBC, NBCSN, Peacock |
| ALDS | Oct. 3 to Oct. 10 | Best of 5 | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| NLDS | Oct. 3 to Oct. 9 | Best of 5 | FOX or FS1 |
| NLCS | Oct. 11 to Oct. 19 | Best of 7 | FOX or FS1 |
| ALCS | Oct. 12 to Oct. 20 | Best of 7 | TBS, truTV, HBO Max |
| World Series | Oct. 23 to Oct. 31 | Best of 7 | FOX |
Streaming
Every NBC Wild Card game streams on Peacock, which also has up to six Wild Card games of its own. The American League rounds stream on HBO Max. Live TV services such as YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream carry FOX, FS1 and TBS, and MLB.TV subscribers can watch national playoff games by signing in with a participating TV provider.
Spanish Language Coverage
Universo carries NBC’s games in Spanish, FOX Deportes carries FOX’s, and MLB Network carries Spanish coverage of TBS games. ESPN Radio has every postseason game on radio.
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