The 2026 MLB season may be over, but the celebration isn’t finished. MLB Awards Week recognizes the players who made the biggest impact throughout the season, from the American League and National League MVPs to the Cy Young Award winners and Rookies of the Year.
Fans can look forward to the announcement of baseball’s biggest individual awards, with finalists from both leagues competing for some of the sport’s most prestigious honors.
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2026 MLB Awards, including when the winners will be announced, how to watch and which players are in contention.
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2026 MLB Awards: Dates and How to Watch
- Dates: November 9–12, 2026
- Time: 7 p.m. ET nightly, with an additional ceremony at 9 p.m. ET on November 11
- TV Channel: MLB Network (channel 213)
2026 MLB Awards Schedule
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) will announce its major award winners throughout the week, with broadcasts beginning at 7 p.m. ET on MLB Network. MLB Network personalities Gregg Caserta, Robert Flores and Adnan Virk will contribute to the nightly award coverage, alongside analysts Sean Casey, Eric Hosmer, Dan O’Dowd, Jake Peavy and Tom Verducci.
| Date | Award(s) | Time (ET) | Channel |
| Monday, Nov. 9 | Rookie of the Year | 7 p.m. | MLB Network |
| Tuesday, Nov. 10 | Manager of the Year | 7 p.m. | MLB Network |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | Cy Young and BBWAA Reliever of the Year | 7 p.m. | MLB Network |
| Wednesday, Nov. 11 | MLB Awards Ceremony and All-MLB Teams | 9 p.m. | MLB Network |
| Thursday, Nov. 12 | Most Valuable Player (MVP) | 7 p.m. | MLB Network |
In addition to the nightly award announcements, the 2026 MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards will take place Wednesday, November 11 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and Mookie Betts, the ceremony will air live on MLB Network at 9 p.m. ET.
The ceremony will also recognize the Hank Aaron Award winners, Comeback Players of the Year, Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman Relievers of the Year, Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter and MLB Executive of the Year. The All-MLB First and Second Teams will also be announced during the event.
How to Watch the 2026 MLB Awards
Fans can watch the 2026 MLB Awards announcements live on MLB Network throughout November 9–12. The network will broadcast the American League and National League award reveals, including Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young and MVP.
DIRECTV customers can watch the MLB Awards on MLB Network (channel 213), which is available with MySports and Signature CHOICE packages and above.
2026 MLB Awards Finalists
The Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) announced the top three finalists for each of its five major awards on November 2. The winners will be revealed throughout Awards Week, with voting based on regular-season performances rather than postseason results.
2026 MVP Award Finalists
The Most Valuable Player Award recognizes the top overall player in each league. This year’s race features a mix of established superstars and first-time finalists.
American League Finalists
- Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros
- Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays
- Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
National League Finalists
- Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
- Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
- Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers
The MVP winners will be announced Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m. ET.
2026 Cy Young Award Finalists
The Cy Young Award honors the best pitcher in each league. The 2026 finalists include veteran contenders and emerging stars who delivered standout seasons on the mound.
American League Finalists
- Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays
- Parker Messick, Cleveland Guardians
- Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees
National League Finalists
- Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers
- Cristopher Sánchez, Philadelphia Phillies
- Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves
The Cy Young winners will be announced Wednesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. ET.
2026 Rookie of the Year Finalists
The Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award recognizes the best first-year players in the American and National Leagues. This year’s finalists made an immediate impact on their respective teams, with several emerging as key contributors throughout the season.
American League Finalists
- Kevin McGonigle, Detroit Tigers
- Parker Messick, Cleveland Guardians
- Payton Tolle, Boston Red Sox
National League Finalists
- Carson Benge, New York Mets
- Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds
- JJ Wetherholt, St. Louis Cardinals
The Rookie of the Year winners will be announced Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. ET.
2026 Manager of the Year Finalists
The Manager of the Year Award honors the managers whose leadership and regular-season results stood out in 2026. The award recognizes their ability to guide their teams through the challenges of a 162-game season.
American League Finalists
- Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays
- Chad Tracy, Boston Red Sox
- Will Venable, Chicago White Sox
National League Finalists
- Don Mattingly, Philadelphia Phillies
- Pat Murphy, Milwaukee Brewers
- Walt Weiss, Atlanta Braves
The Manager of the Year winners will be announced Tuesday, November 10 at 7 p.m. ET.
2026 Reliever of the Year Finalists
For the first time in 2026, the BBWAA will present its own Reliever of the Year Awards, recognizing the top relief pitcher in each league. These awards honor pitchers who played a critical role in closing out games and protecting leads throughout the regular season.
American League Finalists
- Bryan Baker, Tampa Bay Rays
- Cade Smith, Cleveland Guardians
- Louis Varland, Toronto Blue Jays
National League Finalists
- Jhoan Duran, Philadelphia Phillies
- Trevor Megill, Milwaukee Brewers
- Mason Miller, San Diego Padres
The inaugural BBWAA Reliever of the Year winners will be announced Wednesday, November 11 at 7 p.m. ET, alongside the Cy Young winners.
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