All 30 Major League Baseball teams take the field Saturday, July 4, 2026, as the sport anchors America’s Independence Day — this year the nation’s 250th. From morning baseball in the nation’s capital to a late-night showdown in Los Angeles, fans will have games to watch from coast to coast throughout the holiday. Here’s how to watch the national windows, plus the All-Star reveal that caps the night.
The Main Event: FOX’s Primetime Doubleheader
FOX’s “Baseball Night in America” headlines the holiday with two of the sport’s oldest rivalries, both games airing nationally on FOX beginning at 8:08 p.m. EDT.
- Mets at Braves — 8:08 p.m. ET (FOX): A renewal of the NL East’s fiercest rivalry, under the lights in Atlanta as the Braves try to hold their division grip.
New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor laughs during a spring training baseball workout Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
- Cardinals at Cubs — 8:08 p.m. ET (FOX): One of baseball’s oldest rivalries adds a chapter at Wrigley Field, two NL Central clubs with postseason eyes.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn throws out San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts at first base in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)
Coverage is regional — you’ll get either Cardinals-Cubs or Mets-Braves depending on your market.
The Nightcap
- Padres at Dodgers — 10:10 p.m. ET: The night concludes with the Padres visiting the Dodgers, airing locally while also serving as Peacock’s featured Game of the Day. A possible postseason preview between NL contenders.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani shares a laugh with his translator during an interview with The Associated Press in Pasadena, Calif., Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Earlier National & Notable Windows
- Pirates at Nationals — 11:05 a.m. ET: Holiday morning baseball in D.C.
- Twins at Yankees — 1:35 p.m. ET: A holiday matinee at Yankee Stadium, on YES Network, Twins TV, and MLB Network in select markets.
Every other club is in action across the afternoon and evening on regional sports networks — the full 30-team slate includes Phillies-Royals, Giants-Rockies, Red Sox-Angels, Brewers-Diamondbacks, and Marlins-Athletics.
How to Stream
The FOX primetime games stream on FOX One, the FOX Sports App, and participating live TV streaming services that carry FOX. The Padres-Dodgers nightcap is Peacock’s featured game. Out-of-market local broadcasts are available on MLB.TV.
Stick Around: The All-Star Selection Show
Between the day games and the primetime doubleheader, the 2026 MLB All-Star Selection Show airs at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX, revealing the pitchers and reserves for the July 14 Midsummer Classic at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park. Two starters are already locked: Shohei Ohtani won the National League’s top overall vote and takes the DH spot, while Ernie Clement led the American League and starts at second base. Watch for tight Phase 2 races — Bobby Witt Jr. and Junior Caminero in the AL, Ozzie Albies and CJ Abrams in the NL.
One note for baseball fans: NBC’s “Star-Spangled Sunday” follows July 5, broadcasting every game across NBC, Peacock, and its platforms with no blackouts, kicking off at 12:30 p.m. ET with Mets-Braves. So the holiday baseball doesn’t stop on the 4th.
All times ET and subject to change. Check local listings for regional coverage.
Also, with all the soccer and MLB and NBA trades and Bill Simmons colonoscopy, you may have missed Honkbalweek Haarlem 2026 — here are those wonderful Schedule & Results
All games at Pim Mulier Stadion, Haarlem. Streamed live on Honkbalsoftbal.tv.
Round Robin · June 26 – July 1
Netherlands 6, Globetrotters 1
Chinese Taipei 3, Curaçao 2 (F/10)
Globetrotters 4, Czechia 3
Italy 2, Netherlands 0 (F/8)
Italy 3, Globetrotters 1
Netherlands 15, Chinese Taipei 4
Curaçao 11, Czechia 2
Czechia 1, Chinese Taipei 0
Italy 11, Curaçao 3
Italy 3, Czechia 1
Chinese Taipei 10, Globetrotters 0
Netherlands 6, Curaçao 4
Chinese Taipei 6, Italy 4
Curaçao 12, Globetrotters 2
Netherlands 7, Czechia 4
Playoff Stage · July 2–4
Thursday, July 2
Chinese Taipei 5, Curaçao 2
Italy 1, Netherlands 0
Friday, July 3
Czechia 6, Globetrotters 5 (F/10) — 5th/6th place
Netherlands 9, Chinese Taipei 1 — Gold-game semifinal
Saturday, July 4 — Gold-Medal Game
Italy 4, Netherlands 3 — CHAMPIONS
Full July 4 Schedule (All Times ET)
- Pirates at Nationals — 1:05 p.m. (SNP / NATS) — in progress
- Twins at Yankees — 1:35 p.m. (MNNT / YES)
- Tigers at Rangers — 4:05 p.m. (DSN / RSN)
- Blue Jays at Mariners — 4:10 p.m. (Sportsnet / SEAM)
- Orioles at Reds — 7:10 p.m. (MASN / CINR) — Hunter Greene returns
- Rays at Astros — 7:10 p.m. (RAYS / SCHN)
- White Sox at Guardians — 7:10 p.m. (CHSN / CLEG)
- Cardinals at Cubs — 8:08 p.m. (FOX) — national
- Mets at Braves — 8:08 p.m. (FOX) — national
- Giants at Rockies — 8:10 p.m. (NBCSBA / COLR)
- Phillies at Royals — 8:10 p.m. (NBCSP / ROYL)
- Red Sox at Angels — 9:38 p.m. (NESN / ABTV)
- Marlins at Athletics — 9:40 p.m. (MIAM / NBCSCA)
- Brewers at Diamondbacks — 9:40 p.m. (BREW / ARID)
- Padres at Dodgers — 10:10 p.m. (SDPA / SNLA) — Peacock featured
