How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: October 12, 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 0-0 (3rd in NL Cent).
No upcoming Pittsburgh Pirates games are scheduled right now.
Check back soon — we refresh the schedule every few days.
Pittsburgh Pirates record: 0-0.
Recent Pirates Games & Where They Aired
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Sep 27
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Detroit Tigers 4-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV -
Sep 26
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Detroit Tigers 3-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV -
Sep 25
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Detroit Tigers 7-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, Tigers.TV -
Sep 24
St. Louis Cardinals @ Pittsburgh Pirates 1-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV -
Sep 23
St. Louis Cardinals @ Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV -
Sep 22
St. Louis Cardinals @ Pittsburgh Pirates 0-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV -
Sep 20
Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates 3-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV -
Sep 19
Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates 5-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV -
Sep 18
Kansas City Royals @ Pittsburgh Pirates 5-8 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV -
Sep 17
Milwaukee Brewers @ Pittsburgh Pirates 4-7 Aired on: MLB.TV, Brewers.TV
Watching Pirates Games on Local Channels
The Pittsburgh Pirates sit in the Pittsburgh TV market. There are no games on the schedule right now, so here is the local picture for when they come back.
Local stations in Pittsburgh
| Network | Station | Services confirmed to carry it |
|---|---|---|
| ABC | WTAE 4 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| CBS | KDKA 2 | Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| NBC | WPXI 11 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| FOX | WPGH 53 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
| The CW | WPCW 19 | DirecTV Stream, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV |
These are the carriers our market data confirms, and it runs behind on smaller-market deals, so treat a missing service as unconfirmed rather than unavailable. Check your ZIP code with a service before you pay for a month. See local channels for more markets.
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Pirates Games?
Across the 165 scheduled Pirates games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MLB.TV | 155 of 165 | 94% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 56 of 165 | 34% |
| Fubo | 55 of 165 | 33% |
| YouTube TV | 35 of 165 | 21% |
| Cardinals.TV | 13 of 165 | 8% |
| Reds.TV | 12 of 165 | 7% |
| Brewers.TV | 12 of 165 | 7% |
| Sling TVCheapest | 8 of 165 | 5% |
| Fubo Elite | 8 of 165 | 5% |
| Hulu with Live TV | 8 of 165 | 5% |
Last updated: October 12, 2026