How to watch Pittsburgh Pirates games live online without cable in 2026
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The 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates showed that even an elite pitching rotation isn’t always enough to guarantee success. The team had a superb staff last year, but the offense couldn’t steal a run in most games. The team wants to bring its offensive success more in line with its pitching excellence this season, and we’ll show you how to watch along below!
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates’ season
How did the Pittsburgh Pirates do in 2025?
The Pirates finished seventh in the entire MLB in team ERA in 2025, but with an offense that finished last in runs scored, the team was only able to compile a 71-91 record — last place in the NL Central. It had a heartbreaking 35 one-run losses over the course of the year, even as Paul Skenes rode an incredible season to his first Cy Young award.
Did the Pittsburgh Pirates have any key additions for 2026?
A three-team trade with the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays brought hard-hitting second baseman Brandon Lowe to the Pirates this offseason, and he expects to make a big impact in a team searching for offense. First baseman/designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn came to the club as a free agent, and fellow DH Marcell Ozuna will try to boost the team’s runs scored this season, as well
What’s the outlook for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2026?
Even though franchise icon Andrew McCutchen is no longer in a Pirates uniform, the team could find itself firmly in the Wild Card race. As long as its offense reverts from league-worst to merely average, the Pirates have a good shot of turning things around from their disappointing 2025 campaign.
How to watch 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates games
Pittsburgh Pirates games are broadcast on No Channels. To watch local games in-market, you’ll need to have No Services. If you live outside of the local market, you can watch games with a subscription to MLB.TV live or on demand, as well as additional exclusive content.
Nationally televised games may appear on ESPN, Fox, FS1, or TBS. Additional MLB games will appear on Apple TV (Fridays) and Peacock (Sundays). Those games will be exclusive to those platforms and will not be available on any other service.

