Late March – October (World Series)
MLB game times
Baseball's nightly 7pm ET first pitch is midnight in London and 8am in Tokyo — which is why Japan watches its MLB stars over breakfast. The regular rhythms of the season, in your time.
Weeknight first pitch is around 7pm local; the World Series runs ~8pm ET.
Typical MLB start times, by region
Pick your region for the full local guide:
The regular slots (in UK time)
DST-adjusted for the coming week. Swap region using the links above.
| Slot | Scheduled | 🇬🇧 UK time (GMT/BST) |
|---|---|---|
Weeknight games (typical) | 19:05 New York | 00:05 (next day) |
Sunday day games (typical) | Sun 13:35 New York | 18:35 |
World Series (typical) | 20:00 New York | 01:00 (next day) |
MLB — quick answers
How long does an MLB game last?
Since the pitch clock arrived, about 2 hours 40 minutes on average — down from well over three hours.
How many games are in an MLB season?
Each team plays 162 regular-season games from late March to late September, before the playoffs and the World Series in October.