2026 MLB on ESPN Schedule: Full Regular Season Dates, Start Times

2026 MLB on ESPN Regular Season Broadcast Schedule, Dates, Start Times

ESPN will provide national MLB coverage during the 2026 season with a new 30-game regular-season package. This marks ESPN’s 37th year broadcasting Major League Baseball, but the first without its longtime “Sunday Night Baseball” package, which has moved to NBC Sports.ESPN retains exclusive rights to several high-profile events, including the MLB Little League Classic, Memorial Day games, Jackie Robinson Day, and the second-half opener.

Notable Games on ESPN


Wednesday, April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day): New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers – 10:00 PM ET  

Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals – 3:30 PM ET  

Thursday, July 16 (Second-Half Opener): New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies – 7:00 PM ET  

Sunday, August 23 (MLB Little League Classic): Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Williamsport, PA) – 7:00 PM ET

ESPN Regular Season Highlights

Wednesday, April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day): New York Mets at Los Angeles Dodgers – 10:00 PM ET  

Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): New York Yankees at Kansas City Royals – 3:30 PM ET  

Thursday, July 16 (Second-Half Opener): New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies – 7:00 PM ET  

Sunday, August 23 (MLB Little League Classic): Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Williamsport, PA) – 7:00 PM ET

MLB on ESPN 2026 Spring Training Broadcast Schedule

(All Times ET | Subject to Change)


Monday, March 2 (Lakeland, FL): Braves vs. Tigers – 1:00 PM ET

Announcers: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Buster Olney

Tuesday, March 3 (Scottsdale, AZ): USA vs. Giants – 3:00 PM ET

Announcers: Jon Sciambi, Doug Glanville, Alden González

Wednesday, March 4 (Fort Myers, FL): Yankees vs. Red Sox – 1:00 PM ET

Announcers: Karl Ravech, Eduardo Pérez, Buster Olney

Thursday, March 5 (Goodyear, AZ): Dodgers vs. Reds – 3:00 PM ET

Announcers: Jon Sciambi, Doug Glanville, Alden González

MLB on ESPN 2026 Regular Season Broadcast Schedule

(All Times ET | Subject to Change)

Wednesday, April 15 (Jackie Robinson Day): Mets at Dodgers – 10:00 PM ET  

Thursday, May 7 (Doubleheader): Rays at Red Sox – 7:00 PM ET | Cardinals at Padres – 10:00 PM ET  

Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): Yankees at Royals – 3:30 PM ET  

Thursday, June 11: Mariners at Orioles – 7:00 PM ET  

Monday, June 15: Rays at Dodgers – 10:00 PM ET  

Monday, June 22: Braves at Padres – 10:00 PM ET  

Monday, June 29: Rangers at Guardians – 7:00 PM ET  

Wednesday, July 1: Reds at Brewers – 8:00 PM ET  

Monday, July 6: Astros at Nationals – 7:00 PM ET  

Wednesday, July 8 (Doubleheader): Phillies at Reds – 7:00 PM ET | Diamondbacks at Padres – 10:00 PM ET  

Thursday, July 16 (Second-Half Opener): Mets at Phillies – 7:00 PM ET  

Monday, July 20 (Doubleheader): Dodgers at Phillies – 7:00 PM ET | Cardinals at Angels – 10:00 PM ET  

Wednesday, July 22: Tigers at Cubs – 8:00 PM ET  

Monday, July 27: Guardians at Reds – 7:00 PM ET  

Thursday, July 30: Nationals at Braves – 7:00 PM ET  

Monday, August 3: Giants at Rangers – 8:00 PM ET  

Thursday, August 6: Twins at Royals – 7:30 PM ET  

Wednesday, August 12 (Doubleheader): Mariners at Yankees – 7:00 PM ET | Rangers at Angels – 10:00 PM ET  

Monday, August 17: Tigers at Pirates – 7:00 PM ET  

Wednesday, September 16: Orioles at Mets – 7:00 PM ET  

Wednesday, September 23 (Doubleheader): Guardians at Red Sox – 7:00 PM ET | Astros at Mariners – 10:00 PM ET

Note: The 2026 MLB on ESPN schedule is subject to change..

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