TNT Sports to Be Exclusive Home of 2026 American League Division Series & American League Championship Series

TNT Sports will be the exclusive home of the 2026 American League Division Series presented by Booking.com and the American League Championship Series simulcast on TBS, truTV and HBO Max.

This Saturday, October 3, seven-time All-Star José Ramírez and Steven Kwan will lead the Cleveland Guardians against Colson Montgomery, Miguel Vargas and the Chicago White Sox in a division rival showdown, starting at 1 p.m. Alex Faust and Ron Darling will provide commentary for the series, with reporter Lauren Jbara.

Ben Rice and the New York Yankees continue their Postseason quest as they square off against the AL-leading Tampa Bay Rays, powered by AL MVP candidate Junior Caminero and pitcher Drew Rasmussen starting at 6:30 p.m. The series will be called by Brian Anderson and Jeff Francoeur, with reporter Lauren Shehadi.

TNT Sports' 20th consecutive season of MLB Postseason coverage will begin with MLB Leadoff on TBS presented by Nereus.Us pregame coverage at 12:30 p.m., featuring host Adam Lefkoe alongside Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez, 2007 NL MVP Jimmy Rollins and three-time MLB All-Star Curtis Granderson. The studio team will return after the final out to wrap up the day's live game action with MLB Postseason Edition of The Closer on TBS presented by Genesis Motor America.

TNT Sports' networks and platforms will exclusively televise the American League Championship Series (ALCS), live from the host cities, beginning Monday, Oct. 12, with Game 1 of the best-of-seven series. Lefkoe will host studio coverage throughout the ALCS, with Martinez, Rollins and Granderson for MLB Leadoff and MLB Postseason Edition of The Closer. The ALCS will be called by Anderson, Darling and Francoeur, with Shehadi reporting.

HBO Max Enhancements

HBO Max brings fans closer to every game-changing play of MLB Postseason with features designed to elevate the viewing experience. For fans joining after the first pitch, Quick Catch-Up offers an easy way to get up to speed on the action they missed, while Key Moments makes it easy to check out the plays that defined the game. Additionally, Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on supported devices deliver richer imagery and immersive sounds from the stadiums.

2026 American League Division Series - Broadcast Schedule

Game 1 - Saturday, Oct. 3

12:30 p.m. ET - MLB Leadoff on TBS Presented by Nereus.Us

Adam Lefkoe, Pedro Martinez, Jimmy Rollins & Curtis Granderson

1 p.m. - Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians

Alex Faust (play-by-play), Ron Darling (analyst) & Lauren Jbara (reporter)

6:30 p.m. - New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Brian Anderson (play-by-play), Jeff Francoeur (analyst) & Lauren Shehadi (reporter)

Postgame -The Closer Presented by Genesis Motor America

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

Game 2 - Monday, Oct. 5
4 p.m. ET - MLB Leadoff on TBS Presented by Nereus.Us

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

5 p.m. - Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians

Faust, Darling & Jbara

8 p.m. - New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Anderson, Francoeur & Shehadi

Postgame -The Closer Presented by Genesis Motor America

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

Game 3 - Wednesday, Oct. 7
3:30 p.m. - MLB Leadoff on TBS Presented by Nereus.Us

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

4 p.m. - Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox

Faust, Darling & Jbara

8 p.m. - Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

Anderson, Francoeur & Shehadi

Postgame -The Closer Presented by Genesis Motor America

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

Game 4 - Thursday, Oct. 8 (if necessary)

6 p.m. - MLB Leadoff on TBS Presented by Nereus.Us

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

5 p.m. - Cleveland Guardians vs. Chicago White Sox

Faust, Darling & Jbara

8 p.m. - Tampa Bay Rays vs. New York Yankees

Anderson, Francoeur & Shehadi

Postgame -The Closer Presented by Genesis Motor America

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

Game 5 - Saturday, Oct. 10 (if necessary)
6:30 p.m. - MLB Leadoff on TBS Presented by Nereus.Us

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson

5 p.m. - Chicago White Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians

Faust, Darling & Jbara

8 p.m. - New York Yankees vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Anderson, Francoeur & Shehadi

Postgame -The Closer Presented by Genesis Motor America

Lefkoe, Martinez, Rollins & Granderson