Pittsburgh Pirates
TV & Streaming Guide for Pittsburgh Pirates Fans
Pittsburgh Pirates games are broadcast across multiple TV networks and streaming platforms. This guide provides all the information you need to watch Pittsburgh Pirates games live, whether you have traditional cable TV or prefer streaming options.
Where Pittsburgh Pirates Games Are Broadcast
Traditional TV
Streaming Platforms
National TV Broadcasts
Pittsburgh Pirates games are regularly featured on national TV networks. For the 2025 MLB season, national broadcasts will be available on FOX, ESPN, TBS, and Apple TV+.
Streaming Services
If you've cut the cord, you can still watch Pittsburgh Pirates games through various streaming services. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling TV all offer sports channels in their packages. Make sure the service you choose includes the channels that broadcast Pittsburgh Pirates games in your area.
League Streaming Package
MLB.TV is the official out-of-market streaming package for MLB games. After the Bally Sports backrupcy a number of NBA and MLB teams have either stood up their team-owned RSNs or rolled in hte FanDuel Sports Network. Check your team page to see which might be available in yout network.
Pittsburgh Pirates Streaming & Broadcast Services
MLB.TV
Watch all out-of-market team games
- All out-of-market games
- Home/Away broadcasts
- Multi-game viewing
- MLB Big Inning whiparound
- Annual: $149.99 / Monthly: $29.99
- Free for T-Mobile customers
Sportsnet Pittburgh+
Apple TV+
Friday Night Baseball - select games
- Friday Night Baseball
- 2 games weekly
- No local blackouts
- Apple TV+ exclusive
- 4K HDR quality
- Enhanced stats overlay
MAX
MLB on MAX
- 26 MLB Tuesday games
- NL Division Series
- League Championship Series
- Includes TBS games
- MAX streaming
- MLB playoffs coverage
ROKU
Free Sunday morning games
- Sunday morning games
- 18 exclusive games
- Free with ads
- The Roku Channel
- 11:35 AM ET starts
- No subscription required
FOX
Saturday Game of the Week and World Series
- Saturday Game of the Week
- World Series exclusive
- All-Star Game
- Division Series coverage
- 4K broadcasts
- Joe Davis/John Smoltz booth
TBS
MLB on TBS
- Tuesday Night Baseball
- Sunday afternoon games
- Division Series coverage
- League Championship Series
- Wild Card games
- Brian Anderson booth
ESPN
- Sunday Night Baseball
- Monday doubleheaders
- Wednesday night games
- Wild Card Series
- KayRod broadcast
- ESPN+ simulcast
MLB Network
National MLB coverage and select games
- MLB Tonight live look-ins
- Quick Pitch highlights
- MLB Central analysis
- Spring Training games
- Classic games library
- Available on cable/satellite
Pittsburgh Pirates Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I'm in Pittsburgh Pirates's local market?
MLB broadcast territories are larger than you might expect. Pittsburgh Pirates's territory includes [list states/regions]. Use the League Pass blackout detector with your ZIP code.
Can I watch Pittsburgh Pirates games free over-the-air?
Very few MLB games air free OTA. Pittsburgh Pirates has approximately [2-10] games annually on broadcast networks. The MLB's RSN-heavy model means 90%+ of games require cable or streaming.
What channels show Pittsburgh Pirates games?
Various networks based on your league's TV contracts and game selections.
How can I stream Pittsburgh Pirates games without cable?