Major League Baseball is entering a new broadcast era. Netflix has acquired rights to its first-ever live MLB game package, securing Opening Night for the next three seasons beginning in 2026. The streamer is also now the home of the Home Run Derby and will air one annual special event game, starting with the Field of Dreams matchup on August 13. It’s a clear continuation of Netflix’s “tentpole-only” live sports approach—choosing cultural spectacles over full-season commitments.

At the same time, NBC is re-entering the baseball landscape for the first time in more than two decades. NBC will take over Sunday Night Baseball, carry the entire Wild Card Series, and feature special primetime games throughout the season across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN. Combined with its recently secured NBA rights, NBC is reclaiming a prominent position in U.S. sports broadcasting.

MLB’s shifting lineup of media partners signals a future where streaming platforms and legacy networks are rethinking how they deliver marquee live sports moments.