You can usually watch Phillies vs. Pittsburgh Pirates games either on the teams’ regional sports networks or via live TV streaming services that carry those channels and MLB rights.

Main ways to watch

  • Local TV (in-market games)
    • Phillies home/most games: NBC Sports Philadelphia.
* Pirates home/most games: **SportsNet Pittsburgh** (sometimes listed as SportsNet PT).
  • Cable / satellite
    • If you live in the Philadelphia area, check your package for NBC Sports Philadelphia.
    • If you’re in the Pittsburgh area, look for SportsNet Pittsburgh.
  • Live TV streaming services
    • Fubo : Carries NBC Sports Philadelphia (Phillies) and SportsNet Pittsburgh (Pirates) in their respective regions, and often promotes Phillies–Pirates games with free-trial access.
* **DirecTV Stream** : Often carries **SportsNet Pittsburgh** in-market and is one of the main options for regional sports networks.

* Some matchups are also simulcast on **MLB Network** or national channels (FOX, ESPN, TBS), depending on the specific date.
  • Team / league streaming
    • MLB.tv : Great for out-of-market viewers; blackout rules apply if you’re in the local TV territory.
    • The Phillies’ official site links to live-stream options for NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcasts for authenticated subscribers.

At a glance: viewing options

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Situation Where to watch Phillies vs Pirates
In Philadelphia area NBC Sports Philadelphia via cable/satellite or a service like Fubo; some games may appear on MLB Network or national TV.
In Pittsburgh area SportsNet Pittsburgh via cable/satellite, Fubo or DirecTV Stream; occasional national broadcasts.
Out-of-market (neither PA region) MLB.tv (subject to blackout rules), plus any national TV broadcast that picks up the game.
Want a short-term option Use a free trial from a live TV streamer like Fubo when they carry NBC Sports Philadelphia or SportsNet Pittsburgh for that game.

Small example

If there’s a Sunday afternoon Phillies–Pirates game at PNC Park, typical listings show it on NBC Sports Philadelphia and SportsNet Pittsburgh , with streaming via a service like Fubo and sometimes MLB Network depending on national rights.

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