​The Major League Baseball 2026 Draft has arrived, and once again it will be celebrated as part of All-Star Week festivities. The event is set to begin at 11:00 AM MDT on Saturday, July 11, with the Chicago White Sox slated to hold the field’s first selection. This year’s draft is especially significant for the Colorado Rockies, marking a pivotal moment in a multi-year rebuild. It will be the first draft overseen by president of baseball operations Paul DePodesta and general manager Josh Byrnes, and their selections will offer a clear signal about the front office’s organizational priorities and the kinds of players they value most highly.
The draft schedule spans two days, with the action getting underway on Saturday for the opening rounds. The first three rounds, along with the compensatory and competitive balance rounds, will be held on day one. Rounds 4 through 20 are slated for Sunday, beginning at 9:30 AM MDT. Following their recent selection of left-handed pitcher Ethan Holliday in 2025, the Rockies will again begin the 2026 draft with the tenth overall pick. In addition to the top pick, Colorado will have four total selections on the first day of the draft, signaling an opportunity to shape the organization’s future with several early-round choices.
Here are the Rockies’ day-one draft slots: Round 1: 10th overall pick; Competitive Balance Round A: 37th overall; Round 2: 38th overall; Round 3: 76th overall; Round 4: 104th overall. The draft’s start time remains 11:00 AM MT, and fans can follow the proceedings through multiple broadcasting channels and social feeds.
Television and streaming coverage for Day 1 (Rounds 1-4) is planned as follows: from 11:00 to 12:30 p.m. MT, Picks 1 through 10 will be shown on NBC and Peacock; from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. MT, Picks 11 through 40 will be carried by MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, and MLB+; and from 2:30 to 5:45 p.m. MT, Picks 41 through 135 will continue on MLB.com, MLB TV, and MLB+. In addition to these official channels, fans can engage with the draft community on social media via @MLBDraft and @MLBDraftTracker on Twitter. Creating an account on official platforms can enhance the experience with features like fewer ads, the ability to post and comment on articles and community posts, improved notification systems, and more.
As this draft unfolds, the Rockies’ selections will be closely scrutinized by fans and analysts alike. The organization has spent several years rebuilding and retooling its roster, and this year’s selections will offer a window into the scouting department’s assessment of the current farm system and the players most likely to contribute at the major league level in the near term. What DePodesta and Byrnes value—speed, power, pitchability, defense, or a balanced mix—will begin to take shape with each announced pick, setting the tone for Colorado’s competitive trajectory in the coming seasons.
Looking ahead to Sunday, the remaining rounds—Rounds 5 through 20—will continue beginning at 9:30 AM MDT, giving the Rockies another set of opportunities to add impact prospects and depth to the organization’s pipeline. The 2026 draft promises to be a telling snapshot of the Rockies’ philosophy under its new leadership, offering fans a sense of optimism about the team’s long-term direction and potential for future success. Stay tuned for updates on selections, compensatory picks, and any adjustments to the schedule as the event progresses, and follow along through NBC/Peacock, MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, and MLB+.