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[03/19/26 - 07:01 AM]
ESPN Unveils More Major League Baseball Game Selections and Dates for Reimagined Exclusive Schedule
ESPN's reimagined schedule will focus on the core summer months with 23 of the 30 exclusive national games taking place across June, July and August.
[via press release from ESPN]

ESPN unveils more Major League Baseball game selections and dates for reimagined exclusive schedule

ESPN today announced more Major League Baseball game selections and dates for its new-look exclusive schedule in 2026. ESPN's reimagined schedule will focus on the core summer months with 23 of the 30 exclusive national games taking place across June, July and August.

New game selections:

On Thursday, May 7, ESPN will present its first doubleheader of the season as the Boston Red Sox and Roman Anthony host the Tampa Bay Rays and Junior Caminero at 7 p.m. ET., At 10 p.m., the San Diego Padres and Fernando Tatís Jr. host the St. Louis Cardinals and Alec Burleson.

On Monday, June 22, the Atlanta Braves and Ronald Acuña Jr. visit the San Diego Padres and Manny Machado on ESPN. Selections for the to be determined games listed below will be made up to two weeks prior to the date.

Previously announced games:

ESPN previously announced its game selections for Jackie Robinson Day, Memorial Day, the MLB second-half opener and the MLB Little League Classic. Additionally, ESPN announced its three-game MLB on ABC schedule in January.

Fans can also purchase MLB.TV on the ESPN App and ESPN.com, a new milestone for one of sports media's longest-standing partnerships. Fans will have access to more than 2,000 regular season games. To sign up, visit https://plus.espn.com/mlbtv.

2026 ESPN Baseball schedule

Date Time (ET) Game Where to watch

Wed, Apr. 15 10 p.m. MLB Jackie Robinson Day: New York Mets vs. Los Angeles Dodgers ESPN

Thu, May 7 7 p.m. Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox ESPN 10 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres

Mon, May 25 3:30 p.m. Memorial Day: New York Yankees vs. Kansas City Royals ESPN

Thu, June 11 TBD TBD ESPN

Sun,, June 14 3 p.m. Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants ABC

Mon, June 15 TBD TBD ESPN

Mon, June 22 10 p.m. Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres ESPN

Sat, June 27 1 p.m. New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox ABC

Mon, June 29 TBD TBD ESPN

Wed, July 1 TBD TBD ESPN

Mon, July 6 TBD TBD ESPN

Wed, July 8 TBD TBD ESPN TBD TBD ESPN

Thu, July 16 7 p.m. MLB second-half opener: New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies ESPN

Mon, July 20 TBD TBD ESPN TBD TBD ESPN

Wed, July 22 TBD TBD ESPN

Mon, July 27 TBD TBD ESPN

Thu, July 30 TBD TBD ESPN

Mon, Aug. 3 TBD TBD ESPN

Thu, Aug. 6 TBD TBD ESPN

Wed, Aug. 12 TBD TBD ESPN TBD TBD ESPN

Sun, Aug 16 3 p.m. St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs ABC

Mon, Aug. 17 TBD TBD ESPN

Sun, Aug. 23 7 p.m. MLB Little League Classic presented by New York Life: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers ESPN

Wed, Sep. 16 TBD TBD ESPN

Wed, Sep. 23 TBD TBD ESPN TBD TBD ESPN

All of ESPN. All in One Place.

ESPN offers its full suite of networks and services directly to fans on the ESPN App with an ESPN Unlimited subscription, providing more choice, flexibility and access to all of ESPN, including more than 47,000 live events per year, on-demand replays, industry-leading studio shows and original programming, and more. The ESPN App gives fans a unique viewing experience that includes multiview and synchronized two-screen viewing options, swipe-able shortform vertical video and a personalized SportsCenter For You, as well as integrated game stats, ESPN Fantasy sports, betting odds and information from DraftKings, sports merchandise, and more. These features are available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices, whether they subscribe directly or through a pay TV package from certain providers. Bundling options available for fans include a Disney+, Hulu, ESPN offering that provides a one-of-a-kind streaming package combining sports with branded and general entertainment. For more visit stream.espn.com.

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