2026 MLB Draft: How to Watch and Full Schedule

Key Details: Teams and Timing

The 2026 MLB Draft kicks off during All‑Star Week, with the Chicago White Sox holding the top pick. They are followed by the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins in the opening round. The event spans Saturday, July 11, and Sunday, July 12, offering fans two days of prospectsShowcase. All 30 teams will take part in the two‑day selection process.

When and Where to Tune In

The draft begins at 1 p.m. ET on July 11 in Philadelphia, PA, and continues through the afternoon and evening. Fans can watch the first 10 picks live on NBC and Peacock from 1 to 2:30 p.m. ET. The remaining picks—from 2:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m.—air on MLB Network, while later rounds stream on MLB.com, MLB.TV and MLB+.

Streaming Options: Cable and Beyond

For viewers who prefer not to have cable, the first 40 picks are available on streaming platforms such as YouTube TV, DIRECTV and Fubo. NBC coverage is also accessible with a Peacock subscription, while MLB Network’s lineup can be found on MLB.com and MLB.TV. Later rounds from 4:30 p.m. onward are fully streamed via MLB+ and are free to watch on MLB.com.

Full Draft Schedule by Date

July 11 – Round 1 to Early Round 4

• Picks 1‑10: 1:00‑2:30 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock
• Picks 11‑40: 2:30‑4:30 p.m. ET on MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+
• Picks 41‑135: 4:30‑7:45 p.m. ET on MLB.com, MLB.TV, MLB+

July 12 – Rounds 5‑20

• All remaining picks: 11:30 a.m.‑7:30 p.m. ET streamed on MLB.com, MLB.TV and MLB+

MLB All‑Star Week Events to Look For

Beyond the draft, All‑Star Week features a suite of postseason activities. The HBCU Swingman Classic opens the festivities on July 10 at 7 p.m. on MLB Network. On July 12 the All‑Star Futures Game precedes a 3‑on‑3 showcase, while the Home Run Derby moves to Netflix the following evening. The week closes with a Red Carpet Show and the classic All‑Star Game on July 14.