MLB · Amateur Draft · 2026
MLB Draft 2026 Date
First round · Mid-July 2026 (TBA) · ESPN
Event
2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Expected Dates
Mid-July 2026 (TBA)
TV
ESPN / MLB Network
Rounds
20 rounds (current format)
The MLB Draft 2026 assigns amateur players to all 30 clubs. Fans track the draft date, first-round order, and top prospects on ESPN. SportBusy updates when MLB confirms the schedule.
Event Details
Event
2026 MLB First-Year Player Draft
Expected Dates
Mid-July 2026 (TBA)
TV
ESPN / MLB Network
Rounds
20 rounds (current format)
Order
Reverse MLB standings + competitive balance picks
Coverage
Pick-by-pick on broadcast & MLB.com
FAQ
When is the MLB Draft 2026?
Traditionally mid-July during All-Star break. MLB announces exact dates in the spring.
How to watch MLB Draft 2026?
ESPN and MLB Network have carried recent drafts with streaming on ESPN+ and MLB.TV.
How many rounds are in the MLB Draft?
20 rounds in recent drafts (reduced from 40). MLB confirms round structure each year.
Where is the MLB Draft 2026?
The draft is held at a league-selected venue, often in conjunction with All-Star festivities. MLB announces location in the spring.
What time does the MLB Draft start?
Recent MLB Drafts have started in the evening ET on ESPN/MLB Network — confirm when MLB publishes the 2026 schedule.
🔔
Get MLB Draft Alerts
Draft date, order, and round 1 picks when announced.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.