2026 MLB Opening Day Starting Pitchers for All Teams

Baseball fans, get excited—the MLB regular season is almost here! After spring training, all 30 MLB teams are gearing up for an action-packed 2026 season, with the ultimate goal of winning the World Series. Opening Day is just around the corner, and one of the time-honored traditions is the selection of the starting pitcher for each team. Let’s take a closer look at who will be taking the mound to kick off the 2026 season for all 30 MLB teams.

The Major League Baseball Opening Day will span three days this year, starting with a preview night game on March 25, followed by 11 opening games on March 26, and three more games on March 27. NBC Sports will be airing multiple games to start the season, including the first game on March 26 and the primetime matchup that evening.

In the first game of the day on March 26, the Pittsburgh Pirates will face off against the New York Mets. The Pirates will showcase their 2025 National League Cy Young winner, Paul Skenes, while the Mets will have Freddy Peralta on the mound. Peralta, who joined the Mets from Milwaukee, will be making his debut as a Met for the Opening Day.

Later that evening, the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks’ starting pitcher, Zac Gallen, will be making his fourth consecutive Opening Day start, facing off against the Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the 2025 World Series MVP.

If you’re curious about all the starting pitchers for MLB Opening Day, we’ve got you covered. From the New York Yankees to the San Francisco Giants and every team in between, here’s the rundown:

Wednesday, March 25
New York Yankees (Max Fried) vs. San Francisco Giants (Logan Webb)

Thursday, March 26
Pittsburgh Pirates (Paul Skenes) vs. New York Mets (Freddy Peralta)
Chicago White Sox (Shane Smith) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Jacob Misioworski)
Washington Nationals (Cade Cavalli) vs. Chicago Cubs (Matthew Boyd)
And so on…

As you gear up for the 2026 MLB season, don’t forget to catch all the action on NBC and Peacock. With Sunday Night Baseball now in primetime and exclusive Peacock games on the schedule, there’s no shortage of exciting matchups to look forward to. From division rivalries to storied showdowns, this season has something for every baseball fan.

So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jack, and get ready for a thrilling season of Major League Baseball!