MLB on NBC & Peacock: Full Broadcast Schedule April 6–12

This article breaks down NBC and Peacock’s national MLB broadcasts for the third week of the 2026 season. It covers the six daily “Game of the Day” matchups, the Sunday Night Baseball primetime game on NBC with Peacock streaming, and the local blackout rules fans should know before tuning in.

NBC and Peacock’s Week-3 National Broadcast Plan

As the 2026 season moves into its third week, NBC and Peacock are really stepping up as the main source for national MLB broadcasts. Fans get six weekday “Game of the Day” streams from Monday through Saturday.

Sunday Night Baseball wraps up the week with a primetime showcase on NBC, plus a simultaneous stream on Peacock. The plan brings key matchups to a national audience, but local blackout rules still apply in each team’s home market.

Game of the Day: Monday through Saturday

Here’s the schedule for the six daily Peacock broadcasts. The games hit different time zones and fan bases around the country. Times are Eastern.

• Mon, Apr 6: Chicago Cubs at Tampa Bay Rays, 4:00 p.m. ET — Peacock
• Tue, Apr 7: Philadelphia Phillies at San Francisco Giants, 9:30 p.m. ET — Peacock
• Wed, Apr 8: Los Angeles Dodgers at Toronto Blue Jays, 3:00 p.m. ET — Peacock
• Thu, Apr 9: Colorado Rockies at San Diego Padres, 9:30 p.m. ET — Peacock
• Fri, Apr 10: Boston Red Sox at St. Louis Cardinals, 8:00 p.m. ET — Peacock
• Sat, Apr 11: Oakland Athletics at New York Mets, 4:00 p.m. ET — Peacock

Sunday Night Baseball: Primetime National Showcase

To close out the week, Sunday Night Baseball airs in primetime on NBC and streams live on Peacock. It’s a big national matchup, perfect for fans who want to end their week with a marquee game.

Sunday Night Baseball Matchup Details

Sunday, Apr 12 brings a high-profile meeting: Cleveland Guardians at Atlanta Braves, 7:00 p.m. ET. The NBC broadcast pairs with a Peacock stream, so fans have plenty of ways to tune in, whether they’re at home or somewhere else.

This game isn’t just two competitive rosters facing off. It’s the big finish to NBC/Peacock’s national slate for the week, and honestly, that’s kind of exciting.

Viewing Rules: Local Blackouts and Access

Peacock’s “Game of the Day” broadcasts will be blacked out in the competing teams’ local markets. Local rights holders will show the game there instead.

This setup keeps regional rights intact and gives home market fans their usual local coverage. Out-of-market viewers still get a national broadcast and streaming access.

If you’re watching on Peacock, just remember blackout zones exist. Use NBC or Peacock depending on where you are and what your subscription covers.

Why This Schedule Matters for Fans

For MLB fans in 2026, this week packs a lot into a short window. There’s a mix of interleague games and classic rivalries, which—let’s be real—makes for a pretty fun lineup.

The idea is to reach as many fans as possible and give everyone a reliable way to watch, no matter where they are. From Tuesday’s late West Coast game to Sunday’s East Coast primetime matchup, Peacock streaming and NBC primetime coverage have you covered.

Key takeaways for fans:

 
Here is the source article for this story: Every MLB Game on NBC & Peacock This Week (April 6-12)