Major League Baseball reveals 2026 postseason schedule and broadcast changes

Major League Baseball has announced the broadcast framework for the 2026 postseason, featuring a significant shift for the Wild Card Series. The series will move to NBC Sports, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, and Peacock, marking the first time postseason baseball has returned to NBC since the 2000 American League Championship Series.

The Division Series and League Championship Series will be split between FOX Sports and TNT Sports. The World Series is scheduled to begin on October 23, 2026, on FOX.

In parallel, statistical projections from Opta Analyst provide an early look at potential standings. The supercomputer predicts the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox will lead the American League in projected wins, while the White Sox and Tigers are projected to lead the AL Central.