Where to Stream MLB Opening Day 2026 Baseball Games Online

The 2026 MLB season unfolds following the conclusion of the World Baseball Classic, with the inaugural pitch taking place last night as the San Francisco Giants welcomed the New York Yankees for MLB Opening Night on Netflix. Today, March 26, the excitement continues with 11 games scheduled across the nation. The Los Angeles Dodgers embark on their title defense with a home match against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

At a Glance: Where to Stream MLB Opening Day Games

• Stream: DirecTV or Hulu + Live TV
• TV channel: NBC
• MLB Opening Day 2026: March 26

For those interested in watching today's baseball action, this article outlines where to livestream MLB Opening Day games online, including options for accessing MLB games at no cost.

Where to Stream MLB Opening Day Games Online Without Cable

MLB Opening Day games are broadcast on NBC and various regional sports networks. Below are two excellent options for livestreaming the Opening Day games online for individuals without cable subscriptions. Both platforms offer free trial periods.

DirecTV

DirecTV provides coverage of NBC and regional sports channels in most areas and offers a five-day free trial for streaming MLB Opening Day games at no charge. There are two accessible packages to receive NBC and RSN coverage with DirecTV:

• MySports or MyNews Genre Pack ($69.99/month and $39.99/month, respectively) combined with the MyHome Team “mini pack” ($19.99/month).
• The Choice package from DirecTV begins at $59.99 for the first month but increases to $94.99/month thereafter.

Hulu + Live TV

Another viable option for live TV streaming is Hulu + Live TV, which includes NBC and RSNs in its offerings. This service is priced at $89.99 per month and provides access to over 90 channels, along with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN. Additionally, new users can start with a three-day free trial.

2026 MLB Opening Day Schedule

Below is the schedule for the 2026 MLB Opening Day games, with all times listed in Eastern Time (ET):

• Pittsburgh Pirates at New York Mets — 1:15 p.m.
• Chicago White Sox at Milwaukee Brewers — 2:10 p.m.
• Washington Nationals at Chicago Cubs — 2:20 p.m.
• Minnesota Twins at Baltimore Orioles — 3:05 p.m.
• Boston Red Sox at Cincinnati Reds — 4:10 p.m.
• Los Angeles Angels at Houston Astros — 4:10 p.m.
• Detroit Tigers at San Diego Padres — 4:10 p.m.
• Texas Rangers at Philadelphia Phillies — 4:15 p.m.
• Tampa Bay Rays at St. Louis Cardinals — 4:15 p.m.
• Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers — 8:30 p.m.
• Cleveland Guardians at Seattle Mariners — 10:10 p.m.

Be sure to tune in to experience all the action of the 2026 MLB Opening Day!