The 2026 MLB regular season is officially in the books, with all eyes turning towards the Wild Card Series on NBC, Peacock and NBCSN. Matchups and times are set, where plenty of chaos can be expected over the three-day stretch from September 29 to October 1.

It's not impossible to recover from losing the first game of a Wild Card series. But the odds are ... not great.

On Tuesday, Major League Baseball will start the 2026 postseason with the Wild Card series up first. This is the first time NBC and Peacock will air the Wild Card series and the first time since NBC has broadcast a postseason game since the 2000 ALCS.

Here's the 2026 MLB postseason schedule, from the wild-card round through the World Series. Tuesday, Sept. 29 Game 1: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) Wednesday, Sept. 30 Game 2: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock) Thursday, Oct. 1 Game 3: Red Sox @ Yankees (8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock, if necessary)

The final game of the 2026 MLB Playoffs Wild Card Round is set for Thursday night when the Braves host the Phillies in Game 3 to wrap up an enthralling series. The winner goes to