​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, where plenty of chaos can 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.
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Head to NBC, Peacock for 2026 MLB Wild Card RoundMLB postseason action starts with chaos in the 2026 Wild Card Round from September 29 to October 1, available exclusively on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN.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 YankeesNational League
No. 6 Philadelphia Phillies vs. No. 3 Atlanta Braves
No. 5 Chicago Cubs vs. No. 4 San Diego PadresHow to watch MLB According to CC on Peacock, YouTube throughout 2026 MLB Wild Card RoundHall of Famer CC Sabathia and Ahmed Fareed will recap all the Wild Card action when the games wrap up on Peacock and the NBC Sports YouTube channel. Phil Akre,Where can I watch the 2026 MLB Wild Card Series?Fans can watch every single Wild Card Series game exclusively on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN.What is the 2026 Wild Card Series schedule?Tuesday, September 29Game 1: Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00pm ETGame 1: White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00pmETGame 1: Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00pm ETGame 1: Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00pm ETWednesday, September 30Game 2: Phillies vs. Braves – 2:00pm ETGame 2: White Sox vs. Astros – 5:00pmETGame 2: Red Sox vs. Yankees – 8:00pm ETGame 2: Cubs vs. Padres – 10:00pm ET 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 necessaryHow to watch 2026 MLB Wild Card Round on NBC, Peacock and NBCSNNBC, 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 to watch Red Sox vs. Yankees in 2026 MLB Wild Card Series: Schedule, TV/stream info, previewThe AL East rivals are set for an epic rematch in the best-of-three series at Yankee Stadium on NBC and Peacock. Phil Akre,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 Octobe