2026 Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Schedule

The Pittsburgh Pirates are gearing up to kick off the 2026 Major League Baseball season as one of the featured teams on NBC’s Opening Day. For Pirates fans, this new season brings hope for a turnaround after a challenging year in 2025, with the team finishing last in their division.

Pittsburgh hasn’t made a playoff appearance in a decade, but there are plenty of reasons to be optimistic this year. With talented pitchers, rising stars like shortstop/outfielder Konnor Griffin, and a dedicated fanbase, Pirates supporters are eagerly anticipating the team’s potential return to form.

The Pirates will start their season on March 26th against the New York Mets, with the game airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock at 1:15 p.m. ET. Players like pitcher Paul Skenes are expected to make a significant impact this season, raising hopes for a potential Wild Card spot and maybe even a shot at the World Series.

Throughout the season, the Pirates will have a total of four appearances on NBC Sports, including their Opening Day matchup. Fans can also catch them in action on Peacock’s “Star-Spangled Sunday” lineup on July 5th.

The full 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates regular season schedule is packed with exciting games against teams like the Baltimore Orioles, San Diego Padres, and Washington Nationals. So mark your calendars, and get ready to cheer on the Pirates as they aim to make waves in the MLB this year. Let’s go Bucs!