The 2026 MLB regular season has concluded, and the Wild Card Series is set to capture attention from September 29 to October 1. Broadcast exclusively on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, fans anticipate thrilling matchups over the three-day span.
Scheduled Matchups
As excitement builds, both American League and National League series promise to bring intense competition:
- American League:
- No. 6 Chicago White Sox vs. No. 3 Houston Astros
- No. 5 Boston Red Sox vs. No. 4 New York Yankees
- National League:
- No. 6 Philadelphia Phillies vs. No. 3 Atlanta Braves
- No. 5 Chicago Cubs vs. No. 4 San Diego Padres
Broadcast Details
Fans will have access to all games exclusively on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. Hall of Famer CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed will provide recaps on Peacock and the NBC Sports YouTube channel.
Series Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the games starting September 29:
- Tuesday, September 29:
- Game 1: Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00pm ET on NBC and Peacock
- Game 1: White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN
- Game 1: Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00pm ET on NBC and Peacock
- Game 1: Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN
- Wednesday, September 30:
- Game 2: Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00pm ET on NBC and Peacock
- Game 2: White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN
- Game 2: Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00pm ET on NBC and Peacock
- Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00pm ET on Peacock and NBCSN
- Thursday, October 1:
- *Game 3: Phillies vs. Braves – TBD*
- *Game 3: White Sox vs. Astros – TBD*
- *Game 3: Red Sox vs. Yankees – TBD*
- *Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres – TBD*
*Game 3 scheduled if necessary.
Viewing Options
All Wild Card games broadcast on NBC are accessible via Peacock, and NBCSN is available through YouTube TV, Fubo, and Xfinity. To view games on Peacock, interested fans can find the complete list of supported devices and sign up as needed.
Series Format
Each Wild Card Series is a best-of-three format where higher seeds have home-field advantage throughout. Game 3s take place only if required, adding a potential layer of strategic depth to the series.
The stage is set for a dramatic showdown, especially between AL East rivals Red Sox and Yankees, promising a gripping rematch at Yankee Stadium.