How to Watch Upcoming Cincinnati Reds Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: April 20, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Cincinnati Reds this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Cincinnati enter this stretch at 14-8 (1st in NL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CIN @ TB on April 20, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.

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How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays on April 20, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Gray Media, WXIX FOX19, Reds.TV, Rays.TV
Free on TV in Braves: Gray Media
Free on TV in Cincinnati: WXIX FOX19

You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with Free over-the-air and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.

Free over-the-airFree Trial
Free over-the-airFree Trial
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Rays.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays on April 21, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Rays.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Rays.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Rays.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Tampa Bay Rays on April 22, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 12:10 PM CDT Venue: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Rays.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Rays.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Rays.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds on April 24, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds on April 25, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:15 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: FOX, MLB.TV
Free on TV in nationwide: FOX — no subscription needed, just an antenna

You can watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds for free with Fubo, Hulu with Live TV, Fubo Elite, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Detroit Tigers vs Cincinnati Reds on April 26, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, Tigers.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Reds.TV, and Tigers.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo
Tigers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds on April 28, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, Reds.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, and Reds.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Rockies.TV
$12.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds on April 29, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, Reds.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, and Reds.TV.

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Rockies.TV
$12.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds on April 30, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:40 AM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, Reds.TV

This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+, MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, and Reds.TV.

ESPN+
$11.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Rockies.TV
$12.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Pittsburgh Pirates on May 1, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, May 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: Apple TV

No streaming platforms currently listed for Apple TV.

Recent Cincinnati Reds Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Cincinnati Reds Games

Service Price Free Trial
Fubo $73.99/mo Free for 7 Days
Sling TV $45.99/mo No
Hulu with Live TV $82.99/mo Free for 3 Days
Fubo Elite $89.99/mo Free for 7 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Free over-the-air No
Free over-the-air No
Reds.TV $12.99/mo No
Rays.TV $12.99/mo No
Tigers.TV $12.99/mo No
Rockies.TV $12.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Cincinnati Reds Game?

To cover every network carrying Cincinnati Reds games this season, you'd need 1 service:

Sling TV: $45.99/mo
$45.99/mo total

But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:

Fubo — free for 7 days
YouTube TV — free for 7 days
Hulu with Live TV — free for 3 days

That means you can watch Cincinnati Reds for 17 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Cincinnati Reds (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Cincinnati Reds game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $45.99/mo:

Cincinnati Reds · MLB
Record: 14-8
1st in NL Cent

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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