And then there were four. Four teams left chasing Major League Baseball's ultimate prize – the World Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers have work to do if they are to win a third consecutive, with Milwaukee Brewers opening up an early lead in the National League Championship Series.
Things are tighter between Tampa Bay Rays and Cleveland Guardians in the American League Championship Series.
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 Wednesday 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 Sunday 27 September, with the postseason set to get under way on Tuesday 29 September, and the start of the World Series set for Friday 23 October.
How to watch MLB 2026 on TV and live stream in the UK
TNT Sports are the main TV broadcaster for MLB in the UK and will show select games live, while Apple TV will also provide coverage.
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.
Apple TV costs £9.99 per month but new customers can get a 7-day free trial, while there are plenty of offers available as well.
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.
MLB 2026 TV schedule
Games on UK TV only. All fixtures available on MLB.tv.
Wednesday 14 October
- Tampa Bay Rays v Cleveland Guardians (1am) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max
Thursday 15 October
- Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers (1am) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max
- Cleveland Guardians v Tampa Bay Rays (11pm) TNT Sports 2 / HBO Max
Friday 16 October
- Los Angeles Dodgers v Milwaukee Brewers (2am) TNT Sports 1 / TNT Sports 2 / HBO Max
- Cleveland Guardians v Tampa Bay Rays (11pm) TNT Sports 1 / HBO Max
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