The 2026 MLB Draft order is set, and the draft runs July 11-12 at the Philadelphia Convention Center during All-Star Week. The Chicago White Sox hold the No. 1 overall pick after winning the Draft Lottery. Round 1 begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11 – print the free order tracker below and fill in every pick as it happens.
Quick Facts
- Event: 2026 MLB Draft
- Dates: Saturday-Sunday, July 11-12, 2026 (Round 1 starts 1 p.m. ET, July 11)
- Where: Philadelphia Convention Center (during MLB All-Star Week)
- No. 1 pick: Chicago White Sox (won the Draft Lottery)
- Top prospect: Roch Cholowsky, SS, UCLA
- Watch: Picks 1-10 on NBC/Peacock; picks 11+ on MLB Network and MLB.com
Free printable 2026 MLB Draft order tracker
The first-round team order is already filled in – just write in each player as the pick is announced. It is the easiest way to follow the board in real time or run a mock-draft game with friends.
2026 MLB Draft first-round order
Twenty-five teams pick in the first round. The Blue Jays, Dodgers, Mets, Phillies, and Yankees each had their first pick pushed back 10 spots for exceeding the Competitive Balance Tax surcharge threshold, so they do not appear in the top 25.
| Pick | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago White Sox |
| 2 | Tampa Bay Rays |
| 3 | Minnesota Twins |
| 4 | San Francisco Giants |
| 5 | Pittsburgh Pirates |
| 6 | Kansas City Royals |
| 7 | Baltimore Orioles |
| 8 | Athletics |
| 9 | Atlanta Braves |
| 10 | Colorado Rockies |
| 11 | Washington Nationals |
| 12 | Los Angeles Angels |
| 13 | St. Louis Cardinals |
| 14 | Miami Marlins |
| 15 | Arizona Diamondbacks |
| 16 | Texas Rangers |
| 17 | Houston Astros |
| 18 | Cincinnati Reds |
| 19 | Cleveland Guardians |
| 20 | Boston Red Sox |
| 21 | San Diego Padres |
| 22 | Detroit Tigers |
| 23 | Chicago Cubs |
| 24 | Seattle Mariners |
| 25 | Milwaukee Brewers |
2026 MLB Draft TV schedule & how to watch
Day 1 (July 11) covers Rounds 1-4; Day 2 (July 12) has the remaining rounds. Here is the Day 1 broadcast window.
| Window (ET) | Picks | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00-2:30 p.m. | 1-10 | NBC, Peacock |
| 2:30-4:30 p.m. | 11-40 | MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+ |
| 4:30-7:45 p.m. | 41-135 | MLB.com, MLB TV, MLB+ |
More All-Star week coverage: the 2026 MLB All-Star Game schedule, our Home Run Derby bracket, and the 2026 MLB schedule hub.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the 2026 MLB Draft?
July 11-12, 2026, at the Philadelphia Convention Center during MLB All-Star Week. Round 1 begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11.
Who has the No. 1 pick in the 2026 MLB Draft?
The Chicago White Sox, who won the 2026 Draft Lottery. UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky is the consensus top prospect in the class.
How can I watch the 2026 MLB Draft?
The first 10 picks air on NBC and Peacock starting at 1 p.m. ET; picks 11 and on are carried by MLB Network, MLB.com, MLB TV, and MLB+.
Why don’t the Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Phillies, and Blue Jays pick in the top 25?
Each had its first pick moved back 10 spots as a penalty for exceeding the second Competitive Balance Tax surcharge threshold.
Official order and picks: MLB.com Draft Order.
