The end of the 2026 MLB regular season leads to a thrilling Wild Card Series. Fans can watch the series exclusively on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN from September 29 to October 1. Anticipation is high as teams prepare for intense matchups.
Exciting Matchups Ahead
The Wild Card Series features exciting games that promise competitive action:
- 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.
The clash between the Red Sox and Yankees is particularly captivating, as they face each other in a rematch. Meanwhile, Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs seeks to make an impact against the Padres.
Watching the Wild Card Series
All matches are available on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. Fans can stream games live via these platforms. Peacock, offering extensive coverage, is accessible on multiple devices. NBCSN can be viewed through services like YouTube TV, Fubo, and Xfinity.
Wild Card Series Schedule
Here is the schedule for the Wild Card Series:
- Tuesday, September 29:
- Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00pm ET (NBC, Peacock)
- White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00pm ET (Peacock, NBCSN)
- Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00pm ET (NBC, Peacock)
- Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00pm ET (Peacock, NBCSN)
- Wednesday, September 30:
- Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00pm ET (NBC, Peacock)
- White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00pm ET (Peacock, NBCSN)
- Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00pm ET (NBC, Peacock)
- Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00pm ET (Peacock, NBCSN)
- Thursday, October 1 (if necessary):
- Game 3 matchups are to be determined.
Postgame Analysis
Hall of Famer CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed will provide recaps of all Wild Card action on Peacock and the NBC Sports YouTube channel, adding expert insights to the intense games.
Series Format
The Wild Card Series consists of best-of-three matchups. Higher seeds will have home-field advantage throughout the series. Games will be played over three days, ensuring rapid progression and high stakes.
Get ready for high drama as the MLB postseason begins with the 2026 Wild Card Series. Prepare to watch the best baseball action on NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN.
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