The 2026 MLB Draft will begin on Saturday, July 11th at 1:00pm EST with rounds 1 through 4. This includes the compensatory and competitive balance rounds. The 5th through 20th rounds will take place on the following day – Sunday,

If the Phillies end up taking a pitcher with the No. 36 pick in the upcoming draft, the MLB network will have the perfect analyst on hand to break it down. Cole Hamels, the 2008 World Series MVP and current NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcaster,

The 2026 MLB Draft will take place this weekend. Here is what you need to know to follow, including the schedule, TV channel and streaming info.

MLB All-Star week runs from July 10-14; here's how to catch every game, the Home Run Derby, MLB Draft, and more!