MLB watch guide

How to Watch the Cincinnati Reds

Full-season estimate: $740/season ($92/mo)

Best starting path

Start here to watch the Cincinnati Reds

Sling Orange + Blue + FanDuel Sports Network + Apple TV+

Start with Sling Orange + Blue, FanDuel Sports Network, and Apple TV+ for Cincinnati Reds fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $740/season ($92/month) once local and national windows are included.

Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).

Season

$740

Monthly

$92

Upcoming schedule

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Generated May 21, 2026; updated hourly.

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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

51%

more expensive than 51% of teams

MLB Rank

#9/30

most expensive

MLB Avg

$90/mo

$5 above avg

MLB streaming range

Cheapest: Washington Nationals $75/mo
Most expensive: Boston Red Sox $104/mo

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Alternative stacks

DIRECTV STREAM Choice

DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Apple TV+

Complete coverage in the model, but about $72/season more than the recommendation.

Monthly

$101

Season

$812

YouTube TV

YouTube TV + FanDuel Sports Network + Apple TV+

Complete coverage in the model, but about $136/season more than the recommendation.

Monthly

$109

Season

$876

Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV + FanDuel Sports Network + Apple TV+

Complete coverage in the model, but about $136/season more than the recommendation.

Monthly

$109

Season

$876

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

FanDuel Sports Network

Standalone app

Standalone app

Estimated cost

$19.99/mo

Add-on

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ - ~29 Friday Night Baseball games

Friday Night Baseball (exclusive)

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, May 22 at 6:40 PM EDT on CARDINALSTV.
Is the next Cincinnati Reds game free to watch?
No — The next Cincinnati Reds game airs on CARDINALSTV, 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

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  • 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.

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