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How to Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates
Full-season estimate: $580/season ($72/mo)
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Next game
Tonight
Start here to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates
Sling Orange + Blue + Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV
Start with Sling Orange + Blue, Free local broadcast / antenna, and Apple TV for Pittsburgh Pirates fans in Columbus, Oh. Budget about $580/season ($72/month) once local and national windows are included.
Using location ZIP 43215 (Columbus, Oh).
Season
$580
Monthly
$72
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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 | Pirates at DodgersMLB | 10:10 PM EDT | SportsNet LA |
Pirates at DodgersMLB | 7:15 PM EDT | FOX | |
Pirates at DodgersMLB | 4:10 PM EDT | SportsNet LA | |
Pirates at PadresMLB | 9:40 PM EDT | Padres.TV | |
Pirates at PadresMLB | 9:40 PM EDT | ESPN | |
Pirates at PadresMLB | 4:10 PM EDT | Padres.TV | |
Pirates at CardinalsMLB | 8:15 PM EDT | Cardinals.TV | |
Pirates at CardinalsMLB | 2:15 PM EDT | Cardinals.TV | |
Pirates at CardinalsMLB | 2:15 PM EDT | Cardinals.TV | |
Giants at PiratesMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | NBC Sports Bay Area | |
Giants at PiratesMLB | 6:40 PM EDT | NBC Sports Bay Area | |
Giants at PiratesMLB | 12:35 PM EDT | NBC Sports Bay Area |
Platform checks
Is the Pittsburgh Pirates 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
#30/30
most expensive
MLB Avg
$89/mo
$17 below avg
MLB streaming range
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Alternative stacks
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $136/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$89
Season
$716
Hulu + Live TV
Hulu + Live TV + Free local broadcast / antenna + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $192/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$96
Season
$772
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Apple TV
Complete coverage in the model, but about $392/season more than the recommendation.
Monthly
$121
Season
$972
Recommended stack details
Base package
Sling Orange + Blue
Covers the national windows that still matter for Pittsburgh Pirates fans in Columbus, Oh.
Estimated cost
$65.99/mo
Local coverage
Free local broadcast / antenna
Free over-the-air / local station
Free over-the-air / local station
Estimated cost
Free
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 Pittsburgh Pirates game on tonight?
- There is no Pittsburgh Pirates game tonight. The next game is Friday, Aug 21 at 10:10 PM EDT on SportsNet LA.
- Is the next Pittsburgh Pirates game free to watch?
- No. The next Pittsburgh Pirates game airs on SportsNet LA, which requires a subscription.
- Is the Pittsburgh Pirates game on Apple TV tonight?
- There is no Pittsburgh Pirates 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 PITTSBURGH.
- 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.