The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft will unfold in the historic city of Philadelphia on July 11 and 12, bringing together prospects, scouts and front offices for two days of talent evaluation.
Live coverage will be anchored by NBC and its streaming service Peacock, which will jointly broadcast the first ten selections, while the remainder of the early rounds will shift to MLB Network and its digital extensions.
Fans can follow picks eleven through forty on MLB Network, and the deeper pool of selections forty‑one to one hundred thirty‑five will be streamed exclusively on MLB.com, MLB.TV and the MLB+ platform, ensuring a multi‑platform viewing experience.
Teams have until July 27 to negotiate contracts with their draftees, a deadline that adds urgency to the post‑draft signing period and shapes the early roster moves for clubs.
Arkansas' Draft Legacy
The Razorbacks have enjoyed a remarkable streak of draft representation, having placed at least one player in each of the past 51 MLB drafts. Since 2018 the program has topped all collegiate programs in total selections, and it has produced four drafts featuring double‑digit picks in a single year. Pitchers have been especially prominent, with thirty arms chosen since 2019, while hitters have accounted for twenty‑eight selections over the same span.