MLB futures game 2026: Top prospects collide at noon on NBC
The 2026 MLB Futures Game kicks off All-Star Sunday at noon ET at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, airing live on NBC and Peacock. Baseball's top-ranked prospects collide in the 27th annual showcase, with nearly 40 MLB Pipeline Top 100 players—including No. 1 Jesús Made and No. 2 Leo De Vries—on the field under managers Shane Victorino and Larry Bowa. This mlb futures game opens All-Star Weekend before Tuesday's Midsummer Classic, giving fans a first look at the sport's next generation on a national stage.
Key Takeaways
- The MLB Futures Game airs at noon ET on NBC and Peacock from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- No. 1 prospect Jesús Made and No. 2 Leo De Vries headline a loaded field of shortstop stars.
- Mariners lefty Kade Anderson starts for the AL; Phillies right-hander Gage Wood starts for the NL.
- Shane Victorino manages the NL and Larry Bowa manages the AL in the prospect showcase.
- Brewers infielders Jesús Made and Luis Peña both start for the National League.
Who are the top prospects to watch?
The headline matchup is a collision of elite shortstops. Jesús Made, MLB's consensus No. 1 prospect, bats third and starts at shortstop for the National League in his second straight Futures Game appearance. Athletics shortstop Leo De Vries, ranked No. 2, leads off for the American League.
Red Sox shortstop Franklin Arias (No. 6) adds another premium infielder to the mix. Made, who turned 19 in May, is holding his own in Double-A with strong contact rates and high exit velocities. De Vries has posted similar offensive numbers in Double-A after arriving in the Mason Miller trade.
On the mound, Mariners left-hander Kade Anderson—MLB's No. 5 prospect—starts for the AL with a Minor League-leading 1.36 ERA and 0.69 WHIP. The NL counters with Phillies right-hander Gage Wood (No. 51). Dodgers outfielder Josue De Paula bats fifth for the NL.
How can you watch the MLB Futures Game?
First pitch is set for noon ET (11:00 a.m. CT) on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock. Fans in the Philadelphia area can catch batting practice before the game—ESPN notes it is worth arriving early to see future stars trying to outdo each other.
The broadcast opens All-Star Sunday at Citizens Bank Park. For more live sports coverage, see our Celebrity Breaking News hub. Full lineups and live updates are available via MLB.com's Futures Game coverage.
Why does the 2026 Futures Game matter?
Nearly 40 Pipeline Top 100 players are on the rosters, with talent from every Major League organization represented. Made went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run in last year's 4-2 Futures Game win while playing for the NL.
For the Milwaukee Brewers, the stage belongs to Made and Luis Peña. Made enters slashing .276/.347/.442 with nine home runs for Double-A Biloxi this season. Peña, Pipeline's No. 18 prospect, makes his Futures Game debut at third base despite missing time with health issues this season.
Whether you are scouting the next generation of All-Stars or just tuning in for the buzz, the MLB Futures Game is where tomorrow's stars introduce themselves—today at noon on NBC and Peacock.