2026 MLB On Netflix Full Schedule, Teams, Date, Start Time, Venue.
Announcement and Partnership Overview
Major League Baseball (MLB) has partnered with Netflix for a three-year deal (2026–2028), bringing live MLB events to the streaming platform for the first time. This expands Netflix's sports portfolio beyond documentaries and original content. All Netflix MLB streams are produced in collaboration with MLB Network's Emmy Award-winning team and are included in standard Netflix subscriptions—no additional fees required. The deal complements other broadcasters like ESPN, NBC/Peacock, FOX, and TBS.
Coverage Scope
From 2026 to 2028, Netflix exclusively streams:
Primetime Opening Night (the standalone game before full Opening Day).
The T-Mobile Home Run Derby during All-Star Week.
One special event game per season (e.g., the MLB at Field of Dreams Game in 2026).
2026 Opening Night
Date and Time: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT.
Matchup: New York Yankees (led by seven-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP Aaron Judge) vs. San Francisco Giants (with Rafael Devers).
Location: Oracle Park, San Francisco.
Details: Exclusive primetime stream on Netflix to kick off the regular season globally.
2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby
Date and Time: Monday, July 13, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET (during All-Star Week).
Location: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (home of the Phillies).
Details: Live exclusive on Netflix; the annual slugging showcase, held every All-Star Week since 1985.
2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game
Date and Time: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT.
Matchup: Philadelphia Phillies (featuring two-time MVP Bryce Harper) vs. Minnesota Twins (with two-time All-Star Byron Buxton).
Location: Iconic Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa (MLB's return after a four-year hiatus; third edition overall).
Details: Exclusive live stream on Netflix (note: the provided schedule lists "Peacock" here, but official MLB announcements and sources confirm it's on Netflix as part of the partnership—no Peacock involvement for this event).
2026 MLB on Netflix Schedule
(All Times ET; Subject to Change)
Wednesday, March 25 — Opening Night: Yankees at Giants – 8:00 PM.
Monday, July 13 — 2026 T-Mobile Home Run Derby (Philadelphia) – 8:00 PM.
Thursday, August 13 — 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game: Phillies vs. Twins (Dyersville, Iowa) – 7:30 PM.
Additional Notes
Schedules, times, and announcers may be updated throughout the year.
This partnership delivers global, ad-supported or ad-free access (depending on your plan) to these marquee events, adding live sports excitement to Netflix alongside traditional TV options.
For the full 2026 baseball experience, combine with other platforms (e.g., MLB Network Showcase, TBS Tuesdays, NBC/Peacock Sundays).
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