The Major League Baseball postseason is now just weeks away.

The end of September will see the 2026 regular season wrap up and the play-offs begin as the race to reach the World Series intensifies.

Whether you've been attracted to the sport by the dramatic events of the World Baseball Classic or you've been a diehard fan for years, the good news is that viewers in the UK can tune in to regular coverage of the new MLB season.

Radio Times brings your complete guide to watching the MLB in the UK in 2026, featuring a full TV schedule of games coming up.

When is the MLB 2026 season?

The MLB 2026 season begins on 25 March – though the first match begins very early on the morning of Thursday 26 March for fans in the UK.

The regular season runs until , with the postseason set to get under way on , and the start of the World Series set for .

How to watch MLB 2026 on TV and live stream in the UK

You can watch TNT Sports with a monthly pass or via HBO Max on Amazon Prime Video on a monthly basis without signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream the action on a variety of devices, including laptops, smartphones and tablets.

HBO Max, which launches on Thursday 26 March, is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live MLB, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing, and MotoGP.

Fans in the UK can also sign up to watch matches on MLB.tv. The subscription is $149.99 per season and also allows viewers to watch replays of games on demand.

Select games were available on free-to-air on the BBC again this season.

Games on UK TV only. All fixtures available on MLB.tv.

• New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays (12:05am) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

• Los Angeles Dodgers v San Diego Padres (3:10am) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

• Detroit Tigers v Washington Nationals (6:10pm) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

• New York Yankees v Tampa Bay Rays (12:05am) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

• Pittsburgh Pirates v St Louis Cardinals (5:35pm) TNT Sports 2 / HBO Max

• Philadelphia Phillies v Milwaukee Brewers (11:05pm) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max

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