MLB Returns to NBC: Skenes, Soto, Ohtani Highlight Opening Day

0:00On March 25, Major League Baseball is heading back to NBC for the first time since 2000, with a 2026 season opener set as a Primetime Doubleheader on NBC and Peacock. This marks a big return to national TV for America's pastime, spotlighting top teams and stars right from opening day. The action starts at 1.15 pm. Eastern time, when Juan Soto and the New York Metz welcomed the Pittsburgh Pirates to City Field. The Pirates send out their young ace Paul Schienz, who's already made waves in the league. At just 23 years old, Schienz boasts two All-Star Game starts, a Sai Young Award, and rookie of the year honors in under two full seasons. The Metz counter with Freddie Peralta, a two-time All-Star, they picked up from the Brewers to anchor their rotation. The nightcap follows at 8.30 pm. Eastern time, as Shohei Otani and the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers will raise their banner for a second-straight-world series title, with Otani hitting and Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the mound against.

1:07Arizona's Zach Galen. Fans can look forward to more from NBC, Peacock and NBCSN, including 26 Primetime Games, a star-spangled Sunday showcase on July 5th, Wilde, Card Round Coverage, and Plenty Beyond Opening Day. I'm Corey with The Story, that's your MLB News Today update, AI-powered and always on.