Morning Briefing: Mets Opening Day to Air on NBC and Peacock
Good morning, Mets fans!
The Mets’ 2026 Opening Day matchup against the Pirates will be nationally televised as part of NBC and Peacock’s Opening Day doubleheader. The game will air at 1:00 p.m. ET on March 26 and will be followed by the Diamondbacks and Dodgers at 8:00 p.m. ET. The game is likely to feature this new-look Mets team against Pittsburgh ace Paul Skenes. The Mets will be on NBC and Peacock four total times during the 2026 season.
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