MLB Opening Day: Pirates vs. Mets, Diamondbacks vs. Dodgers

Baseball fans, rejoice! The 2026 Major League Baseball season is here, and Opening Day is upon us with a stellar lineup of games on NBC and Peacock. Set your alarms for Thursday, March 26, as we kick things off with the Pittsburgh Pirates facing off against the New York Mets at 1 p.m. ET live from Citi Field in Queens.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there. In the evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off their World Series win, will take on the Arizona Diamondbacks in the only primetime game of the day at 8 p.m. on NBC and Peacock. The Dodgers will even receive their 2025 World Series rings during the pregame coverage, so be sure to tune in.

The Pirates-Mets matchup promises a thrilling start to the season, with the Pirates showcasing talent like pitcher Paul Skenes and hitter Konnor Griffin. Meanwhile, the Mets are fired up and ready to make a strong finish in 2026. It’s a battle of the underdogs and the favorites, so anything can happen.

In the evening game, all eyes will be on the star-studded Dodgers lineup, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They’re looking to kick off the season with a win, but the Diamondbacks, led by Zac Gallen, won’t make it easy. It’s a showdown between two powerhouse teams in the NL West.

If you’re wondering what else to expect from the NBC and Peacock MLB games this season, get ready for an action-packed lineup of division rivalry games and Peacock-exclusive matchups. From Braves-Phillies to Yankees-Red Sox, there’s something for every baseball fan to enjoy.

Don’t miss out on the MLB excitement on NBC and Peacock this season. Catch all the Sunday Night Baseball action and exclusive games on Peacock. And if you’re in NYC or California, check out the MLB activations happening this week to get yourself in the baseball spirit. Let’s play ball!