How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates online 2025

What channels are Pittsburgh Pirates games on this season?

Most Pirates games can be found on the regional network SportsNet Pittsburgh this season. However, you can still catch some games if you have MLB Network, Fox and ESPN Plus. The team also appears on an Apple TV+ exclusive game this season vs. the Minnesota Twins. 

How to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is commonly regarded as the best option for Pirates' fanatics looking to catch all of their action throughout the season. Their plans standout due to the inclusion of SportsNet Pittsburgh, but the availability of coverage may depend on your zip code. You'll want to purchase the Choice plan, for both regional coverage through SportsNet Pittsburgh, and national coverage through MLB Network and Fox. Sports fans will also enjoy NFL Network, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, NBA TV, MotorTrend, CBS Sports Network, college networks, and Fox Sports 2.

How to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on Fubo

Fubo is another great option for Pirates fans as it is the only livestreaming service aside from DIRECTV STREAM to offer SportsNet Pittsburgh for local customers with select plans (Pro and Elite). Additionally, out-of-market fans can stream Pirates action on Fubo through MLB Network and Fox, but you will need the Elite plan or the Sports add-on.  

In addition to baseball, Fubo has a variety of channels that cater to sports fans including Boxing TV, NFL Network, Big Ten Network and Golf Channel. The Sports Lite Add-on includes channels like MLB Network, NHL Network and NBA TV. Fubo also has unlimited Cloud DVR storage space for all plans at no additional charge.

How to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on Hulu + Live TV

Casual Pirates fans looking to stream the occasional matchup should consider Hulu + Live TV for its sweeping national coverage. Unfortunately, Hulu + Live TV has cancelled most of their partnerships with local networks, meaning most regular season games won't be available for locals. Their standout feature is their inclusion of ESPN Plus and Disney Plus to cover all of your entertainment needs.

In addition to ESPN Plus coverage, you’ll also have MLB Network and Fox for Pirates action, along with ESPN2, FS2, NFL Network, TNT, the ACC Network, Big Ten Network and SEC Network. Lastly, you can purchase a Sports Add-on to get NFL RedZone, FanDuel TV, FanDuel Racing, MAVTV, Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel, plus, you’ll get unlimited cloud DVR.  

How to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sling TV

Looking for MLB Network and Fox for national TV coverage, Sling TV is likely your best best. With its affordable price and moderate coverage, Sling TV stands out as a great pairing for a regional network subscription. There are three Sling TV plans to choose from, but you'll need Sling Orange & Blue for the coverage described above. 

The Sports Extra add-on packages cost extra, but it covers a variety of sports content. Most importantly, the add-on will grant access to MLB Network, but you’ll also get networks like MLB Network Strike Zone, NHL Network, NBA TV, Tennis Channel, NFL RedZone and Golf Channel. Customers get 50 hours of DVR storage or can upgrade to 200 hours for an extra monthly.

How to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on YouTube TV

Looking to stream Pirates action, YouTube TV is not your best bet. As their singular plan lacks both MLB Network and SportsNet Pittsburgh, you'll be left with just Fox to watch the Pirates, meaning you’ll miss nearly all of the regular season games. On the plus side, YouTube TV is the exclusive home of the NFL Sunday Ticket for an additional fee. Plus, you will have access to NFL Network, FS1, FS2, MotorTrend, SEC Network, the CBS Sports Network and the Tennis Channel as a part of your regular plan. 

You may also enjoy the key play and live stats features, which offers a special real-time viewing experience. Customers will also get unlimited DVR and all recordings will be saved for up to nine months.

How to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates on Apple TV+

MLB has partnered with Apple to create some exclusive content for the baseball season. Two MLB games per week will air exclusively on Apple TV+’s “Friday Night Baseball” this year. The Pirates will appear on May 2nd against the San Diego Padres for their only matchup of FNB all season long.

Looking to stream Friday Night Baseball, you can watch MLB on Apple TV+ using many devices and smart TVs, including Amazon Fire TVs, Smart TVs, Roku devices, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles and Chromecast with Google TV.

The Pittsburgh Pirates 2025 MLB Season Schedule

How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates out-of-market games with MLB TV

You can use MLB TV to watch out-of-market Pirates games, making it a good option for fans who no longer live near Allegheny County. Signing up for MLB TV is simple on the MLB website, and Amazon Prime members can add it as a channel to their existing subscription.

FAQ

What Streaming Service has Pittsburgh Pirates games?

If you want to watch every Pirates game, we'd suggest you subscribe to DIRECTV STREAM or Fubo. With the right plan, these networks will grant access to regional coverage, along with substantial national coverage, meaning you'll catch nearly every Pittsburgh Pirates game.

Does YouTube TV carry Pittsburgh Pirates games?

YouTube TV is not a great option for streaming the Pirates due to their limited coverage of the Blue and Gold. With YouTube TV, you'll only get access to Fox, meaning you'll catch a few games throughout the season, but you'll need Pittsburgh SportsNet or MLB.TV for sufficient coverage.

How can I watch the Pittsburgh Pirates out-of-market?

Looking to stream the Pirates from outside of Pittsburgh, MLB.TV allows you to watch the Pirates out-of-market with very few blackouts. You can sign up through their website, or you can add MLB.TV as a channel through Amazon Prime

How to watch Pittsburgh SportsNet?

The best way to gain access to Pittsburgh SportsNet is through a top streaming service for flexibility and affordability. To get the channel through a streaming provider, you'll need Fubo's Pro plan, or DIRECTV STREAM's Choice package and above.