Philadelphia Phillies Opening Day Coverage: How to Watch, Stream, and Listen The Philadelphia Phillies will open their 2026 season against the Texas Rangers on March 26, with the game set for 4:15 p.m. ET. For fans unable to attend Citizens Bank Park, multiple options are available to follow the action live. The Phillies will start left-handed pitcher Cristopher Sanchez, who posted a 13-5 record and a 2.50 ERA in 2025, while the Rangers will deploy right-handed ace Nathan Eovaldi, who went 11-3 with a 1.73 ERA in the same season. The game will be broadcast on NBC 10 and NBCSP+, with radio coverage available on 94WIP and WDEL 101.7 FM/1150 AM. Fans in the Philadelphia television market can stream the game via the NBCSP app or website, as well as through FuboTV, Hulu, Peacock, and YouTube TV. Those with MLB Audio subscriptions can also stream the radio broadcast. Apple TV+ will carry select Phillies games this season, though a subscription is required. The platform will broadcast the Phillies’ game against the Atlanta Braves on April 24 at 7:15 p.m. ET, and the matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 29 at 10:15 p.m. ET. A monthly subscription to Apple TV+ costs $12.99, with a free trial available for new users. Netflix will feature one Phillies game this season, the “Field of Dreams”-themed matchup against the Minnesota Twins on August 13. The game, held at the iconic movie site in Dyersville, Iowa, will be available to subscribers of Netflix’s streaming plans, which start at $7.99 per month. Peacock will broadcast five Phillies games, including the Sept. 6 matchup against the Atlanta Braves at 3 p.m. ET, the April 19 game against the Braves at 7 p.m. ET, the June 21 contest against the New York Mets at 7 p.m. ET, the July 5 game against the Kansas City Royals at 3 p.m.#philadelphia_phillies #texas_rangers #cristopher_sanchez #nathan_eovaldi #citizens_bank_park
Rangers and Phillies Set for 2026 Opening Day Showdown Three days after Adolis García signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Phillies in mid-December, he reviewed the 2026 schedule and discovered the team would face the Rangers on Opening Day. García, who played for the Rangers from 2020 to 2025, helped the team win the 2023 World Series and was named ALCS MVP for his postseason heroics. “That’s something that I’m looking forward to,” García said through Phillies interpreter Diego D’Aniello. The Opening Day game will take place on Thursday, with the first pitch at 4:15 p.m. ET. In Philadelphia, fans can watch the game on NBC Sports Philadelphia and listen on 94 WIP. Rangers fans in Texas will tune in via the Rangers Sports Network and hear the broadcast on 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) for English and KFLC 1270 AM for Spanish. All out-of-market games will be available live or on demand in the U.S. through MLB.TV, with select international broadcasts also accessible. The starting pitchers for both teams will be key factors in the matchup. The Phillies will rely on left-hander Cristopher Sánchez, who posted a 13-5 record with a 2.50 ERA in 32 starts during the 2025 season. Sánchez, a native of the Dominican Republic, will become the third non-U.S.-born pitcher in Phillies history to start an Opening Day game, joining Venezuelan Omar Daal (2001) and Canadian Oscar Judd (1946). The Phillies recently signed Sánchez to a six-year, $107 million contract, ensuring his presence through 2032. For the Rangers, right-hander Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound. Eovaldi, who had a 11-3 record with a 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will be joined by co-ace Jacob deGrom for the home opener on April 3.#rangers #philies #adolis_garcia #diego_daniello #cristopher_sanchez
