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MLB Rivalry Ignites: Cubs vs. Cardinals on Sunday Night
29 May
Summary
- Cubs and Cardinals face off in historic rivalry game Sunday.
- Two MLB games air Sunday on NBC and Peacock starting at noon.
- Special July 5th event features all 15 MLB games nationally.
This Sunday offers a compelling schedule of Major League Baseball action across NBC and Peacock. The day kicks off at 12:00 PM ET with an MLB Sunday Leadoff game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Baltimore Orioles, broadcast on Peacock and NBCSN.
The highly anticipated rivalry between the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals will be featured in Sunday Night Baseball, with coverage beginning at 7:00 PM ET on NBC. This game marks the first encounter of the 2026 season between these historic rivals, with the Cubs holding a significant lead in their all-time series.
NBC Sports' MLB coverage extends throughout the season, with "MLB Sunday Leadoff" showcasing daytime games and "Sunday Night Baseball" featuring primetime matchups. A special "Star-Spangled Sunday" event on July 5th is planned, presenting all 15 MLB games nationally across Peacock and NBC.
Fans can stream these games on Peacock, which also offers a wide array of sports content. However, territorial blackout restrictions may affect the availability of some games on the platform. NBCUniversal's Spanish-language coverage will be provided by Telemundo Deportes and Universo.
