The Seattle Mariners are gearing up for a spotlight season, with a whopping 13 national TV appearances scheduled for 2026! This is a significant increase in exposure for the team, and fans are buzzing with anticipation.
But here's the catch: this number is just the beginning. With the Friday Night Baseball schedule on Apple TV yet to be unveiled and potential additions to the playoff race later in the year, the Mariners' screen time is destined to skyrocket. So, what does this mean for the team and their supporters?
The initial broadcast schedules have been released for various days of the week, showcasing the Mariners' prominent presence. Monday games will be on FS1, Tuesday games on TBS, Saturday games on FOX and FS1, and Sunday games on NBC and Peacock. Notably, the Mariners will be part of the inaugural Sunday Night Baseball game on NBC and Peacock, as well as the MLB Tuesday debut on TBS.
The national TV schedule for the Mariners is well-distributed throughout the season. They kick things off with two games in March and April each, followed by three games in May and July each, and two in August. The longest break between national games is from May 23 to July 5, which overlaps with the World Cup on FOX.
Here's a glimpse of the 13 confirmed national TV games for the Seattle Mariners in 2026:
- March 29 (Sunday): Mariners vs. Guardians on NBC and Peacock at 4 p.m.
- March 31 (Tuesday): Mariners vs. Yankees on TBS at 6:30 p.m.
- April 18 (Saturday): Mariners vs. Rangers on FOX at 4 p.m.
- April 27 (Monday): Mariners at Twins on FS1 at 4:30 p.m.
- May 11 (Monday): Mariners at Astros on FS1 at 5 p.m.
- May 16 (Saturday): Mariners vs. Padres on FOX at 4 p.m.
- May 17 (Sunday): Mariners vs. Padres on Peacock at 4 p.m.
- May 23 (Saturday): Mariners at Royals on FS1 at 1 p.m.
- July 5 (Sunday): Mariners vs. Blue Jays on Peacock at 2 p.m.
- July 18 (Saturday): Mariners vs. Giants on FOX at 5 p.m.
- July 25 (Saturday): Mariners at Rangers on FOX at 4 p.m.
- August 1 (Saturday): Mariners vs. Twins on FS1 at 1 p.m.
- August 16 (Sunday): Mariners at Astros on NBC and Peacock at 4 p.m.
Beyond the TV schedule, the Mariners have been making headlines with several notable moves. They've added MLB veteran pitcher on a minor league deal, witnessed a historic jump in the Hall of Fame vote for Félix Hernández, and agreed to a contract with Bryce Miller, avoiding arbitration. The team also has high expectations for new reliever Jose Ferrer and recently acquired righty reliever Yosver Zulueta from the Cincinnati Reds.
And this is where it gets interesting: with increased national exposure, the Mariners are poised to gain a larger fan base and potentially attract more attention from casual baseball enthusiasts. But will this heightened visibility translate to on-field success? Only time will tell.
What do you think? Are the Mariners on the cusp of a breakthrough season, or is this just a blip on the radar? Share your thoughts and predictions in the comments below!
