What channel is Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks Opening Day game on? Start time, full schedule, broadcast details, live streams, and more (March 26, 2026)

The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their 2026 season at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26. The game takes place at Dodger Stadium and is set for a national broadcast in the late slot.It is one of the main matchups on Opening Day. The Dodgers start the season as defending champions, while Arizona comes in aiming to start strong after previous playoff success against Los Angeles.First pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. PT (8:30 p.m. ET) at Dodger Stadium. The forecast calls for clear conditions with temperatures around 75°F during the game.The Dodgers are listed as heavy favorites at -259 on the moneyline. The total is set at 9 runs, suggesting both teams are expected to score.The game will be shown nationally on NBC as part of Opening Day coverage. It will also be available to stream on Peacock.Jason Benetti will handle play-by-play, with Luis Gonzalez and Orel Hershiser joining as a color analyst. Bob Costas along with Clayton Kershaw will be present as studio analysts.Peacock Premium will stream the game nationwide. MLB.TV will carry the game for out-of-market viewers, though blackout restrictions apply in local areas like Los Angeles and Arizona.Arizona’s direct streaming setup may reduce blackout limits for some Diamondbacks viewers. Full replays will be available after the game.Zac Gallen gets the start for Arizona, marking his fourth straight Opening Day assignment. He finished last season at 13-5 with a 4.83 ERA.The Dodgers will start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who went 12-8 with a 2.49 ERA in 2025 and placed third in NL Cy Young voting. He also played a key role in the postseason and was named World Series MVP.Arizona’s bullpen includes Paul Sewald and Kevin Ginkel in late situations. The Dodgers will rely on Edwin Díaz and Tanner Scott in similar roles.The Dodgers will raise their 2025 World Series banner before the opener. They start the season chasing a third straight title, with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Kyle Tucker leading the lineup. Arizona comes in with something to prove after knocking out Los Angeles in the 2023 playoffs. Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte anchor the offense, while Merrill Kelly will miss the early part of the season due to injury.Jordan Lawlar has stood out during spring for Arizona. Teoscar Hernández could also play an early role for the Dodgers.MLB’s Opening Day schedule runs from March 25 through March 27. It began with Yankees vs Giants on March 25 and continues with a full slate on March 26, including 11 games.Also read: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Arizona Diamondbacks injury report (March 26, 2026): Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and moreNBC’s doubleheader includes Pirates vs Mets in the afternoon and Diamondbacks vs Dodgers at night. The Los Angeles game serves as the main primetime matchup on the schedule.