2026 MLB Season: Stream Opening Weekend Games Live for Free

Major League Baseball (MLB) has officially returned, with the New York Yankees and San Francisco Giants kicking off the season on March 25, 2026. The Yankees showcased their prowess with a commanding 7-0 victory. As the opening weekend approaches, fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of games, including the second game of the Yankees vs. Giants series and a matchup featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks against the reigning champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Streaming Options for the 2026 MLB Season

For the 2026 regular season, MLB games will be broadcast across five major television networks: NBC, FOX, ESPN, TBS, and MLB Network. Additionally, six streaming services—Peacock, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN Unlimited, DirecTV, Apple TV, and Fubo—will offer fans various options to watch games online, including free streaming alternatives.

Where to Watch the 2026 MLB Season Online

Fans can access nationally televised MLB games without the need for cable or satellite subscriptions. Streaming services such as FuboTV and DirecTV provide comprehensive coverage of MLB games. Other options include Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Peacock.

Opening Weekend Schedule

The opening weekend of the 2026 MLB season features a packed schedule. On March 27, fans can expect the following matchups:

• New York Yankees vs. San Francisco Giants at 4:35 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Athletics vs. Toronto at 7:07 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Colorado vs. Miami at 7:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Kansas City vs. Atlanta at 7:15 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Los Angeles vs. Houston at 8:10 p.m. (MLB.TV, Apple TV+)
• Cleveland vs. Seattle at 9:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Detroit vs. San Diego at 9:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Arizona vs. Los Angeles at 10:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)

On March 28, the schedule includes:

• Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis at 2:15 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Washington vs. Chicago at 2:20 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Athletics vs. Toronto at 3:07 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Minnesota vs. Baltimore at 4:05 p.m. (MLB.TV, FS1)
• Texas vs. Philadelphia at 4:05 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Boston vs. Cincinnati at 4:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Colorado vs. Miami at 4:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Pittsburgh vs. New York at 4:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Los Angeles vs. Houston at 7:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Chicago vs. Milwaukee at 7:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Kansas City vs. Atlanta at 7:15 p.m. (MLB.TV, FOX)
• New York vs. San Francisco at 7:15 p.m. (MLB.TV, FOX)
• Detroit vs. San Diego at 8:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Arizona vs. Los Angeles at 9:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Cleveland vs. Seattle at 9:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)

On March 29, the schedule features:

• Kansas City vs. Atlanta at 1:35 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Minnesota vs. Baltimore at 1:35 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Texas vs. Philadelphia at 1:35 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Athletics vs. Toronto at 1:37 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Boston vs. Cincinnati at 1:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Colorado vs. Miami at 1:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Pittsburgh vs. New York at 1:40 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Los Angeles vs. Houston at 2:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Chicago vs. Milwaukee at 2:10 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Tampa Bay vs. St. Louis at 2:15 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Washington vs. Chicago at 2:20 p.m. (MLB.TV)
• Cleveland vs. Seattle at 7:20 p.m. (Peacock)

For more details on streaming options, visit www.billboard.com.

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Published on 2026-03-28 00:21:00 • By FAME Delivered News Desk