MLB announces updated media rights deal for 2026-28: NBC, Netflix join as partners originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Major League Baseball has finalized its national broadcasting details for 2026, 2027 and 2028.
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On Wednesday, MLB announced a new partnership with NBC, Netflix and ESPN — in addition to its existing deals with FOX and Turner Sports.
“Our new media rights agreements with ESPN, NBCUniversal and Netflix provide us with a great opportunity to expand our reach to fans through three powerful destinations for live sports, entertainment, and marquee events,” commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.
Here’s when and where you can watch national MLB games under the new deal:
NBC
NBC is back in the mix for 2026 and beyond, taking over games from ESPN and Roku and putting them on NBC, the relaunched NBC Sports Network and Peacock.
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Labor Day primetime games
Netflix
After getting into live sports with the NFL, WWE and more, Netflix is now adding baseball for the next three years.
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Opening Day in primetime (taking over from ESPN)
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Home Run Derby (taking over from ESPN)
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Next season: July 13, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
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“Field of Dreams” game (taking over from FOX)
ESPN
Fans will now purchase MLB.TV through ESPN to watch their favorite teams outside their home market. ESPN is incorporating a service to its streaming platform, with in-market games for the select MLB teams.
ESPN will also have a national midweek game package throughout the season.
