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How to Watch the Cincinnati Reds
Full-season estimate: $680/season ($85/mo)
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Cincinnati Reds
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Start here to watch the Cincinnati Reds
Sling Orange + Blue + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV
Start with Sling Orange + Blue, MLB in-market streaming, and Apple TV for Cincinnati Reds fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $680/season ($85/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$680
Monthly
$85
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Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated Aug 21, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Today | Reds at DiamondbacksMLB | 9:40 PM EDT | DBACKS.TV |
Reds at DiamondbacksMLB | 8:10 PM EDT | DBACKS.TV | |
Reds at DiamondbacksMLB | 4:15 PM EDT | PeacockStreaming-only | |
Reds at GiantsMLB | 9:45 PM EDT | FS1 | |
Reds at GiantsMLB | 9:45 PM EDT | Reds.TV | |
Reds at GiantsMLB | 3:45 PM EDT | Reds.TV | |
Reds at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Reds at CubsMLB | 2:20 PM EDT | Marquee Sports Net | |
Reds at CubsMLB | 7:20 PM EDT | NBC | |
Padres at RedsMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | Padres.TV | |
Padres at RedsMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | Padres.TV | |
Padres at RedsMLB | 12:40 PM EDT | Padres.TV |
Platform checks
Is the Cincinnati Reds game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
18%
more expensive than 18% of teams
MLB Rank
#17/30
most expensive
MLB Avg
$89/mo
$4 below avg
MLB streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $136/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$102
Season
$816
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $192/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$109
Season
$872
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + MLB in-market streaming + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $232/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$114
Season
$912
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Orange + Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Cincinnati Reds fans in Columbus, Oh.
Estimated cost
$65.99/mo
Local coverage
MLB in-market streaming
Standalone app
Standalone app
Estimated cost
$99.99/season
Add-on
Apple TV
Apple TV - ~51 Friday Night Baseball games
Friday Night Baseball (exclusive)
From 2026 every MLS match is included with the base Apple TV subscription; the separate MLS Season Pass was discontinued.
Estimated cost
$12.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Cincinnati Reds game on tonight?
- There is no Cincinnati Reds game tonight. The next game is Friday, Aug 21 at 9:40 PM EDT on DBACKS.TV.
- Is the next Cincinnati Reds game free to watch?
- No. The next Cincinnati Reds game airs on DBACKS.TV, which requires a subscription.
- Is the Cincinnati Reds game on Apple TV tonight?
- There is no Cincinnati Reds game tonight, so nothing is on Apple TV for this team tonight.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price this guide from Columbus, Oh ZIP 43215; if neither a ZIP nor TV market is available, we fall back to CINCINNATI.
- MLB coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.