​The 2026 MLB Draft is set to begin on Saturday, July 11, with rounds 1 through 4 taking place from 1:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. EST. This first day includes the compensatory and competitive balance rounds. The following day, Sunday, July 12, will feature rounds 5 through 20, starting at 11:30 a.m. EST and continuing through the afternoon. Below is a detailed schedule showing when and where you can watch, with all times listed in EST.
Saturday, July 11, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m. — Round 1, Picks 1–10
Where to watch: NBC, Peacock
Saturday, July 11, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. — Round 1 and Compensatory Rounds, Picks 11–40
Where to watch: MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+, NBC’s coverage
Saturday, July 11, 4:30 p.m.–7:45 p.m. — Rounds 2–4, Picks 41–135
Where to watch: MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+
Sunday, July 12, 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. — Rounds 5–20, Picks 136–614
Where to watch: MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+
In addition to the primary nationwide broadcasts, the Rays will be a focal point across the coverage. They are slated to select No. 2 overall during NBC’s broadcast, then No. 33 on MLB Network’s broadcast. They will also have picks at No. 49, No. 85, and No. 113 on day one. Day two resumes with Round 5 at No. 145, continuing the Rays’ selections.
This schedule offers a comprehensive guide for following the 2026 MLB Draft from start to finish, with clear time blocks, pick ranges, and the various platforms carrying each portion of the event. Whether you’re watching on NBC, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, or MLB+, you’ll be able to track every pick, including the Rays’ positions on both day one and day two.