How to Watch Upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates Games for Free (Legally & Easily)

Last updated: April 20, 2026

If you’re trying to catch the Pittsburgh Pirates this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Pittsburgh enter this stretch at 13-9 (3rd in NL Cent). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with PIT @ TEX on April 21, 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 Pittsburgh Pirates

DirecTV Streamfree for 5 days
$86.99/mo after trial
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How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers on April 21, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network

You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers on April 22, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas Week: 16 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network

You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers on April 23, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network

You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Texas Rangers for free with DirecTV Stream — all offer free trials.

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers on April 24, 2026

Kickoff: Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM CDT Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Brewers.TV

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

ESPN+
$11.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Brewers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers on April 25, 2026

Kickoff: Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6:10 PM CDT Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Brewers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Milwaukee Brewers on April 26, 2026

Kickoff: Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:10 PM CDT Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Brewers.TV

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

ESPN+
$11.99/mo
MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Brewers.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27, 2026

Kickoff: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates on April 28, 2026

Kickoff: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates on April 29, 2026

Kickoff: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:40 PM CDT Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Week: 17 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates on April 30, 2026

Kickoff: Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM CDT Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Week: 18 Season: Regular Season TV: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV

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

MLB.TV
$24.99/mo
Cardinals.TV
$12.99/mo

Recent Pittsburgh Pirates Games & Where They Aired

Streaming Services That Carry Pittsburgh Pirates Games

Service Price Free Trial
DirecTV Stream $86.99/mo Free for 5 Days
MLB.TV $24.99/mo No
ESPN+ $11.99/mo No
Brewers.TV $12.99/mo No
Cardinals.TV $12.99/mo No

How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Pittsburgh Pirates Game?

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

DirecTV Stream: $86.99/mo
$86.99/mo total

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

DirecTV Stream — free for 5 days

That means you can watch Pittsburgh Pirates for 5 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.

The Cheapest Way to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates (Without Free Trials)

If you want to catch every Pittsburgh Pirates game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 1 service at $86.99/mo:

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Record: 13-9
3rd in NL Cent

Last updated: April 20, 2026

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