The 2026 Major League Baseball season runs from 25 March to late October 2026. It opens with a standalone Opening Night between the Giants and Yankees at Oracle Park, followed by the earliest traditional Opening Day in MLB history, and builds to the All-Star Game in Philadelphia and the World Series in late October. Below are the key dates, how to watch and the season at a glance. See every fixture on our MLB events calendar.
Key facts
| Opening Night | Wednesday 25 March 2026 (Giants v Yankees, Oracle Park) |
| Opening Day | Thursday 26 March 2026 (full slate) |
| All-Star Game | Tuesday 14 July 2026, Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia |
| Regular season | 162 games per team |
| World Series | Begins Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Defending champions | Los Angeles Dodgers |
Key dates
The headline dates of the 2026 MLB season. Individual team fixtures are listed on our MLB events calendar.
| Date | Milestone |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 25 March | Opening Night — Giants v Yankees, Oracle Park |
| Thursday 26 March | Opening Day (14-game slate) |
| 11–14 July | All-Star Week, Philadelphia |
| Tuesday 14 July | All-Star Game, Citizens Bank Park |
| Late July | Trade deadline |
| Late September | Regular season ends |
| October | Postseason — Wild Card, Division Series, League Championship Series |
| Friday 23 October | World Series begins |
How to watch
Tickets
Tickets for individual games are sold through MLB.com and each club’s box office. Prices vary widely by team, opponent and seat, with premium pricing for marquee match-ups, the All-Star Game and the postseason.
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026 MLB season start?
The 2026 MLB season opens with Opening Night on Wednesday 25 March 2026 (Giants v Yankees at Oracle Park), followed by a full Opening Day slate on Thursday 26 March, the earliest traditional Opening Day in MLB history.
When is the 2026 MLB All-Star Game?
The 2026 All-Star Game is on Tuesday 14 July 2026 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with All-Star festivities running from 11 to 14 July.
When is the 2026 World Series?
The 2026 World Series begins on Friday 23 October 2026 and is expected to conclude by early November.
How can I watch MLB in 2026?
In the US, games are on FOX, ESPN, TBS and MLB Network, with MLB.TV for out-of-market games. Internationally, MLB.TV streams games in most countries, with selected matches on TNT Sports in the UK.