The 2026 MLB regular season is officially in the books, with all eyes turning towards the Wild Card Series on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN. Matchups and times are set, with plenty of chaos to be expected over the three-day stretch from September 29 to October 1.
From the Red Sox and Yankees facing off in a rematch, to potential NL MVP Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Cubs meeting with the San Diego Padres and the youthful White Sox forcing their way into the postseason, there’s no shortage of electric storylines heading into this year’s Wild Card Series.
To ensure you’re ready to go for all three days of Wild Card action, dive in to TV/live stream information, matchup previews and more below.
Which teams are playing in the 2026 Wild Card Series?
American League
No. 6 Chicago White Sox vs. No. 3 Houston Astros
No. 5 Boston Red Sox vs. No. 4 New York Yankees
National League
No. 6 Philadelphia Phillies vs. No. 3 Atlanta Braves
No. 5 Chicago Cubs vs. No. 4 San Diego Padres
Where can I watch the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series?
Fans can watch this year’s Wild Card Series games exclusively on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN. All four series will be streamed on Peacock, with Red Sox vs. Yankees and Phillies vs. Braves available on NBC. White Sox vs. Astros and Cubs vs. Padres will be available on NBCSN.
What is the 2026 Wild Card Series schedule?
Tuesday, September 29
- Game 1: Phillies vs. Braves - 2:00pm ET on NBC, Peacock
- Game 1: White Sox vs. Astros - 5:00pm ET on Peacock, NBCSN
- Game 1: Red Sox vs. Yankees - 8:00pm ET on NBC, Peacock
- Game 1: Cubs vs. Padres - 10:00pm ET on Peacock, NBCSN
Wednesday, September 30
- Game 2: Phillies vs. Braves - 2:00pm ET on NBC, Peacock
- Game 2: White Sox vs. Astros - 5:00pm ET on Peacock, NBCSN
- Game 2: Red Sox vs. Yankees - 8:00pm ET on NBC, Peacock
- Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres - 10:00pm ET on Peacock, NBCSN
Thursday, September 1
- *Game 3: Phillies vs. Braves - TBD
- *Game 3: White Sox vs. Astros - TBD
- *Game 3: Red Sox vs. Yankees - TBD
- *Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres - TBD
* = if necessary
How to watch 2026 MLB Wild Card Round on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN
NBC, Peacock and NBCSN are the home for this year’s MLB Wild Card Series. You can sign up for Peacock here, available to enjoy on a variety of devices. View the full list of supported devices here. Wild Card games on NBC will also be available on Peacock. NBCSN is available on YouTube TV, Fubo and Xfinity.
How does the MLB Wild Card Series format work?
All four Wild Card Series are best-of-three matchups, with the higher seeds earning home-field advantage for the entire series. The Wild Card Series will take place across a three-day stretch from September 29 to October 1, with potential Game 3s falling on October 1.
- AL/NL No. 6 seeds vs. AL/NL No. 3 seeds
- AL/NL No. 5 seeds vs. AL/NL No. 4 seeds
