Philadelphia to Host 2026 MLB Draft and Futures Game
Baseball fans will converge on Philadelphia for the 2026 MLB Draft, a two‑day event that begins on Saturday, July 11, with the first four rounds, and continues on Sunday, July 12, for rounds five through twenty. The draft will be televised on NBC and streamed on Peacock, bringing the city into living rooms across the nation.
Among the players expected to dominate the conversation are top prospects such as Grady Emerson and Roch Cholowsky. The Chicago White Sox hold the coveted first overall pick, while teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees face penalties after exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax threshold.
The following day, the 2026 MLB All‑Star Futures Game will take place on Sunday, July 12, spotlighting a new generation of stars. The National League roster includes standout talents Jesús Made and last year’s No. 1 pick Eli Willits, while the American League will feature rising names Kade Anderson and Ryan Sloan.
Beyond the draft and the Futures Game, the events will be distributed across multiple platforms, including MLB Network and MLB.com, ensuring that viewers have flexible access to the action. The gatherings promise a vivid glimpse into the future of the sport, blending raw talent with the excitement of live broadcast.