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

Last updated: June 9, 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 31-34 (5th in NL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with CIN @ SD on June 9, 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.

Best Way to Watch Cincinnati Reds

DIRECTV Streamfree for 5 days
$86.99/mo after trial
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How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs San Diego Padres on June 9, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 8:40 PM CDT Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, California Week: 23 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Reds.TV

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

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

How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs San Diego Padres on June 10, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, California Week: 23 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Reds.TV

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

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

How to Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cincinnati Reds on June 12, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: Apple TV

No streaming platforms currently listed for Apple TV.

How to Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cincinnati Reds on June 13, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 3:10 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, DBACKS.TV, Reds.TV

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

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

How to Watch Arizona Diamondbacks vs Cincinnati Reds on June 14, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 12:40 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, DBACKS.TV, Reds.TV

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

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

How to Watch New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds on June 15, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, June 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Gray Media, WXIX FOX19, Reds.TV, SNY
Free on TV in Braves: Gray Media
Free on TV in Cincinnati: WXIX FOX19

You can watch New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, YouTube TV, Free over-the-air, and Free over-the-air — all offer free trials.

DIRECTV StreamFree for 5 Days
$86.99/mo
FuboFree for 7 Days
$73.99/mo
YouTube TVFree for 7 Days
$82.99/mo
Free over-the-airFree Trial
Free over-the-airFree Trial
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Reds.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds on June 16, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, SNY

You can watch New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds on June 17, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 11:40 AM CDT Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, Ohio Week: 24 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, SNY

You can watch New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees on June 19, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM CDT Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York Week: 25 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, YES

You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees on June 20, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM CDT Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York Week: 25 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Reds.TV, YES

You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees for free with DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and YouTube TV — all offer free trials.

Recent Cincinnati Reds Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Cincinnati Reds Games

Service Price Free Trial
DIRECTV Stream $86.99/mo Free for 5 Days
Fubo $73.99/mo Free for 7 Days
YouTube TV $82.99/mo Free for 7 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
Padres.TV $12.99/mo No
Reds.TV $12.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No
DBACKS.TV $12.99/mo No
Free over-the-air No
Free over-the-air 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:

Fubo: $73.99/mo
$73.99/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
DIRECTV Stream — free for 5 days

That means you can watch Cincinnati Reds for 19 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 $73.99/mo:

Cincinnati Reds · MLB
Record: 31-34
5th in NL Cent

Last updated: June 9, 2026

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