Get ready, baseball fans, because the Seattle Mariners are about to take center stage like never before! After a historic 2025 season that saw them clinch their first division title and ALCS appearance in over two decades, the Mariners are now a primetime favorite for national TV broadcasts in 2026. But here’s where it gets exciting: they’re already slated for 13 nationally televised games, and that number is almost certain to grow. Why? Well, the Friday Night Baseball schedule on Apple TV hasn’t even been announced yet, and more games will likely be added as the season heats up toward the playoffs. And this is the part most people miss: the Mariners aren’t just getting airtime—they’re making history by headlining the debut games for both Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock, and MLB Tuesday on TBS. Talk about a grand entrance!
Let’s break it down. So far, the Mariners’ national TV schedule includes appearances on FS1’s Monday Night Baseball, TBS’s Tuesday games, FOX and FS1’s Saturday matchups, and the newly revamped Sunday Leadoff and Sunday Night Baseball on NBC and Peacock. Their season kicks off with a bang on March 29, facing the Guardians in the inaugural Sunday Night Baseball game on NBC and Peacock. Just two days later, they’ll take on the Yankees for the first-ever MLB Tuesday game on TBS. But here’s where it gets controversial: with such a packed national schedule, will the Mariners feel the pressure to perform under the spotlight, or will they thrive as the new darlings of primetime baseball? Let us know what you think in the comments!
For those keeping track, Seattle’s national TV games are spread across the season, with two in March, two in April, three in May, three in July, and two in August. The longest break? A six-week gap from May 23 to July 5, which conveniently overlaps with the World Cup airing on FOX stations. Coincidence? Maybe. But it’s a smart move to avoid competing with one of the biggest global sporting events.
Here’s the full list of their 13 announced national TV games:
- Sunday, March 29: Mariners vs. Guardians – NBC, Peacock (4 p.m.)
- Tuesday, March 31: Mariners vs. Yankees – TBS (6:30 p.m.)
- Saturday, April 18: Mariners vs. Rangers – FOX (4 p.m.)
- Monday, April 27: Mariners at Twins – FS1 (4:30 p.m.)
- Monday, May 11: Mariners at Astros – FS1 (5 p.m.)
- Saturday, May 16: Mariners vs. Padres – FOX (4 p.m.)
- Sunday, May 17: Mariners vs. Padres – Peacock (4 p.m.)
- Saturday, May 23: Mariners at Royals – FS1 (1 p.m.)
- Sunday, July 5: Mariners vs. Blue Jays – Peacock (2 p.m.)
- Saturday, July 18: Mariners vs. Giants – FOX (5 p.m.)
- Saturday, July 25: Mariners at Rangers – FOX (4 p.m.)
- Saturday, Aug. 1: Mariners vs. Twins – FS1 (1 p.m.)
- Sunday, Aug. 16: Mariners at Astros – NBC, Peacock (4 p.m.)
Off the field, the Mariners are making waves too. They’ve added MLB veteran pitcher Dane Dunning on a minor league deal, and Félix Hernández is inching closer to the Hall of Fame—though he still has ground to cover. Plus, they’ve locked in Bryce Miller for 2026, avoiding arbitration, and have high hopes for new reliever Jose Ferrer. With all these moves, it’s clear the Mariners are building on their momentum from last season.
So, here’s the big question: Can the Mariners live up to the hype of their primetime spotlight, or will the pressure of national attention prove too much? Let us know your thoughts below, and don’t forget to follow @BrentStecker for all the latest updates. This is one season you won’t want to miss!
