Baseball’s biggest stars aren’t the only attraction during MLB All-Star Weekend. Before the All-Star Game takes center stage, fans will get a chance to watch the next generation of talent as Peacock will offer nearly seven hours of live MLB All-Star Weekend coverage.
Philadelphia will host one of the biggest weekends of the year for prospect fans, with dozens of baseball’s top young players taking center stage before many of them begin their journey toward the majors. The streamer’s weekend will be headlined by the opening rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft, the All-Star Futures Game and the debut of MLBx: All-Star 3-on-3. Add in Peacock’s new Road to the Show docuseries, and subscribers have one of the deepest streaming destinations for baseball fans during All-Star Week.
The 2026 MLB Draft Begins Saturday on NBC and Peacock
The Draft kicks off Saturday, July 11, with NBC and Peacock carrying exclusive coverage of the opening portion of the first round.
Here’s the schedule:
Saturday, July 11
- 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET: Picks 1-10 on NBC and Peacock
- 2:30-4:30 p.m. ET: Picks 11-40 on MLB Network, MLB.TV, MLB.com and MLB+
- 4:30-7:45 p.m. ET: Picks 41-135 on MLB.TV, MLB.com and MLB+
Sunday, July 12
- 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ET: Rounds 5-20 on MLB.TV, MLB.com and MLB+
This year’s Draft begins with the Chicago White Sox holding the No. 1 overall selection after winning the MLB Draft Lottery. While much of the attention will be on the first few picks, Day 2 often produces future stars as clubs continue building their farm systems.
Sunday’s Futures Game Is a Preview of Baseball’s Next Superstars
The action continues Sunday at 12:00 p.m. ET when the 2026 All-Star Futures Game airs on NBC and Peacock. If you’ve never watched the Futures Game, think of it as baseball’s version of an All-Star Game for tomorrow’s stars.
This year’s roster is loaded. According to MLB Pipeline, 38 of the 50 players selected rank among baseball’s Top 100 prospects, including nine players inside the Top 10. Fans will get an early look at some of baseball’s most exciting young talent, including top overall prospect Jesús Made, Nationals shortstop Eli Willits, Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula, Pirates pitching phenom Seth Hernandez, LSU standout Kade Anderson, and many more who could soon become household names.
Many of today’s MLB stars—including Shohei Ohtani, Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson, Bobby Witt Jr., and Julio Rodríguez—appeared in the Futures Game before becoming All-Stars, making Sunday’s showcase one of the best opportunities to see tomorrow’s stars before everyone else does.
Peacock Has More Than Just the Draft and Futures Game
The baseball coverage doesn’t stop after Sunday’s showcase. Peacock is also streaming MLBx, MLB’s entertainment-focused event that blends baseball with celebrities, legends, and softball stars. This year’s MLBx All-Star 3-on-3 event streams Sunday evening and features MLB legends, celebrity participants, and athletes from the Athletes Unlimited Softball League competing in a fast-paced exhibition.
For sports fans, Peacock has steadily evolved into one of the most well-rounded streaming services available. As a growing destination for live sports, with subscribers also getting access to:
- Sunday Night Baseball programming and MLB events
- Premier League soccer
- Big Ten football and basketball
- Sunday Night Football
- Notre Dame football
- NASCAR
- Golf, including the U.S. Open and Ryder Cup
- Cycling, SuperMotocross, IMSA racing, and more
Right now, you can bundle one year of Peacock with Walmart+ for $98, saving $57.40 annually. As a standalone, Peacock Premium is $10.99/month (or $109.99/year). You can also watch NBC for free with an antenna or stream live on DIRECTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV.