How to Stream the Full MLB Draft Day 1 on Peacock

Q: How to watch the 2026 MLB Draft live?

Watch live on NBC and Peacock from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, this year's All-Star Weekend host city. NBC and Peacock will exclusively feature special coverage of the first 90 minutes of the Draft, covering the first 10 picks, but the coverage doesn't end there. At 2:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports' Draft coverage continues on Peacock , where you'll be able to stream the entire first day of drafting, covering the first four rounds and the first 135 picks. It's a front-row seat to the future of baseball, featuring more than six hours of coverage from the comfort of your living room.

Check out the future of the MLB with the 2026 Draft live on Peacock.

By Matthew Jackson Jul 10, 2026, 11:15 AM ET

Vahn Lackey of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bats during the Tuesday evening men's college baseball game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

Vahn Lackey, #25, of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets bats during the Tuesday evening men's college baseball game between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on April 21, 2026 at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Key Takeaways

The 2026 MLB Draft begins Saturday at 1 p.m. ET from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, airing live on NBC and Peacock.
NBC and Peacock will exclusively cover the first 90 minutes of the Draft, including the first 10 picks, before Peacock continues streaming the full first day with coverage of the first four rounds and 135 picks.
NBC and Peacock’s MLB All-Star Weekend coverage also includes the All-Star Futures Game on Sunday at Noon ET and the MLBx celebrity and athlete 3-on-3 competition at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Every MLB All-Star Weekend offers a chance to take a look at the stars of baseball's future, in more ways than one. On Sunday at Noon ET, NBC and Peacock will host the All-Star Futures Game, featuring the best minor league prospects facing off on a national stage. But the day before, we'll see baseball's newly minted pro rookies get their spotlight in the 2026 MLB Draft.

How to Watch

Watch MLB on NBC and streaming on Peacock.

This year's MLB Draft will feature 20 rounds and hundreds of picks, and it all begins live on NBC and Peacock, with the entire first day streaming on Peacock throughout Saturday afternoon. Here's what you need to know to tune in.

Roch Cholowsky of the UCLA Bruins runs during the game against St. Mary's Gaels.

Roch Cholowsky, #1, of the UCLA Bruins runs during the game against St. Mary's Gaels at Jackie Robinson Stadium on May 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

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When does the 2026 MLB Draft start?

The 2026 MLB Draft begins Saturday at 1 p.m. ET.

How to watch the 2026 MLB Draft live?

Watch live on NBC and Peacock from the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, this year's All-Star Weekend host city. NBC and Peacock will exclusively feature special coverage of the first 90 minutes of the Draft, covering the first 10 picks, but the coverage doesn't end there.

At 2:30 p.m. ET, NBC Sports' Draft coverage continues on Peacock, where you'll be able to stream the entire first day of drafting, covering the first four rounds and the first 135 picks. It's a front-row seat to the future of baseball, featuring more than six hours of coverage from the comfort of your living room.

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Jesús Made of the Milwaukee Brewers bats during the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds.

Jesús Made, #86, of the Milwaukee Brewers bats during the ninth inning of a spring training game against the Cincinnati Reds at American Family Fields of Phoenix on February 28, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The MLB Draft is one of three major All-Star Weekend events set to unfold on NBC and Peacock in the coming days. The Draft leads Saturday's coverage, but on Sunday, July 12, you'll be able to catch two major All-Star events live, beginning with the 2026 MLB Futures Game on NBC and Peacock at Noon ET. Featuring 50 of the best minor league prospects in baseball, it's a front-row seat to the stars of tomorrow.

Immediately after the Futures Game, Peacock will feature live coverage of MLBx, a new event featuring celebrities and athletes competing in a 3-on-3 tournament with an emphasis on batting and fielding. That's set to begin at 3 p.m. ET, exclusively on Peacock.

MLB Games on NBC & Peacock This Season

The MLB is back on NBC and Peacock this season with the addition of Sunday Night Baseball in primetime and plenty of Peacock-exclusive games on the slate this season. Find the full schedule right here. Peacock will also stream games of the day throughout the season during the week, so be sure to check in weekly for that specific schedule week-to-week.

The full slate features plenty of storied rivalries from across the league. Sunday Night Baseball will be home to division rivalry games including Padres-Dodgers (July 5); Mariners-Astros (August 16); and Padres-Giants (Sept. 13). Catch it all on Peacock right here.