The MLB wild-card series starts this week! Here's how to watch the MLB playoffs in 2026.
Yahoo Sports · September 28, 2026
Wild-card games will air on NBC and NBCSN, and additional postseason games will be broadcast on FOX, FS1 and TBS. (The entire World Series will be on FOX this year.) If you're looking for a streaming plan that will get you access to a majority of this year's MLB postseason games and much, much more, Sling Orange + Blue is a great option, with access to FOX, TBS, FS1 and over 40+ additional channels, including local NBC affiliates in many areas. Here's what you need to know about how and when to watch the entire MLB postseason with Sling.
The MLB postseason kicks off with the American League and National League wild-card series; both are scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
This year's NL wild-card teams are the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and Atlanta Braves. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Milwaukee Brewers earned first-round byes as division champions.
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