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How to Stream MLB Opening Day on Peacock: Pirates vs. Mets, Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks

Here's how to catch the Opening Day action streaming live on Peacock.

By Matthew Jackson
Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers jogs across the field in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals.

Mookie Betts, #50, of the Los Angeles Dodgers jogs across the field in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch on March 6, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. 

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The 2026 Major League Baseball regular season is here to kick off seven months of America's Pastime, and it all begins with one of baseball's great traditions, Opening Day. 

How to Watch

Watch MLB on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

This season Peacock is bringing weekly MLB action, including the debut of Sunday Night Baseball and much more. But it all starts with a pair of Opening Day games, including the only primetime baseball of the night. Let's take a closer look at how to tune in. 

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When is MLB Opening Day in 2026?

MLB's official Opening Day festivities don't kick off until the afternoon of Thursday, March 26, with a leadoff game on NBC and Peacock, followed by a massive slate of games throughout the day, culminating in the debut of Sunday Night Baseball that evening. 

Who is playing on MLB Opening Day 2026 on Peacock?

The Opening Day games for 2026 on Peacock and NBC will feature the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Mets, and the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks.

How to watch MLB Opening Day action on Peacock

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs.

Paul Skenes, #30, of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the second inning against the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on September 16, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 

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Though the headlining event of Opening Day is a special Thursday edition of Sunday Night Baseball, that's not actually where NBC Sports' baseball day begins. Peacock will also stream the first televised game of the day at 1:15 p.m. Eastern, when the Pittsburgh Pirates head to New York City to take on the New York Mets. You'll be able to catch that game live on Peacock. 

Then, as the sun goes down, the stage is set for primetime MLB action. Sunday Night Baseball Opening Day special features the defending World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks in a matchup that sets the tone for the rest of the season. That game begins at 8:30 p.m. Eastern, streaming on Peacock.

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Broadcast team for Peacock's MLB coverage?

To ring in the return of baseball, NBC Sports has put together a team of all-star talent. Leading the charge is the great Bob Costas, a longtime voice for both NBC Sports and Major League Baseball, who'll be on hand in Los Angeles on Opening Day to handle pregame duties as the Diamondbacks and Dodgers prepare to face off.

Joining Costas on Sunday Night Baseball coverage is a team that includes play-by-play announcer Jason Benetti, as well as analysis from MLB legends including Clayton Kershaw, Anthony Rizzo, Joey Votto, and more. 

Did You Know MLB Is Back on NBC and Peacock?

The MLB is back on NBC and Peacock this season with the addition of Sunday Night Baseball in primetime and plenty of Peacock-exclusive games on the slate this season. Find the full schedule right here.

The line-up features plenty of storied rivalries from across the league. Sunday Night Baseball will be home to division rivalry games including Diamondbacks-Dodgers (March 26); Braves-Phillies (April 19); Tigers-Royals (May 10); Rangers-Angels (May 24); Cubs-Cardinals (May 31); Mets-Phillies (June 21); Yankees-Red Sox (June 28); Padres-Dodgers (July 5); Mariners-Astros (August 16); and Padres-Giants (Sept. 13). Catch it all on Peacock right here.

MLB Activations for Opening Day: in NYC or California this week? Get ready for opening day with massive “baseballs” embedded outside MLB’s New York headquarters and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood, featuring tune-in for NBC’s games this week!

Fans can also find a “basepath” leading from the giant baseball outside MLB’s headquarters to NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Center headquarters. There, fans can take swings in batting cages; try out their fastball with speed clocks for measuring them; enjoy photo ops with the World Series trophy; and catch all the action with a viewing screen to watch the opening day games!

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