The MLB season is kicking off with a fresh twist this year, spreading the Opening Day excitement over three days. All 30 teams will be stepping onto the field between Wednesday and Friday, marking the start of the 2026 season.
Breaking tradition, the season begins with a standalone night game, a first since 2015. The San Francisco Giants will face the New York Yankees in a special broadcast on Netflix, one of MLB's new broadcast partners. This game will be available internationally, showcasing the global reach of baseball.
Thursday promises a baseball marathon with a full slate of games, offering about 12 straight hours of action. Three nationally televised games highlight the day: Juan Soto and the New York Mets take on Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates to start things off.
Later, Tarik Skubal leads the Detroit Tigers against the San Diego Padres. The night wraps up with Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrating their recent World Series win before facing the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Some teams will have to wait until Friday evening to get their seasons underway, with the Blue Jays and Athletics getting the spotlight in national coverage.
Here’s how you can catch all the action as MLB swings back into gear for 2026.
MLB Games on TV Today
The season opens with the Giants vs. Yankees game exclusively on Netflix. Check out the complete Opening Day lineup below.
Wednesday, March 25
- Giants vs. Yankees, 8:05 p.m. ET, Netflix
Where to Watch MLB Opening Day Games in 2026
Catch the games on NBC, MLB Network, and various regional sports networks. Live streaming options include DIRECTV, Netflix, and MLB.TV.
The Giants vs. Yankees game will be a Netflix exclusive.
Other games on Thursday and Friday will be available across multiple networks, with four games set for national broadcasts. DIRECTV will stream games on NBC and MLB Network, along with most regional sports networks.
Several teams have shifted to MLB.TV-based streaming services for 2026, expanding access for fans everywhere.
MLB Opening Day Schedule 2026
Here are the Opening Day matchups for the rest of the league:
Thursday, March 26
Stay tuned for more details and game times as the season unfolds.