Here’s where you can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates vs New York Mets games in 2026, plus some quick context and tips.

Quick Scoop: Today’s Pirates vs Mets (Opening Day – March 26, 2026)

For the Opening Day matchup (Thursday, March 26, 2026, Pirates @ Mets):

  • TV (U.S.):
    • NBC / Peacock (simulcast)
  • Streaming:
    • Peacock app (direct stream of “Pirates at Mets”)
  • Radio (Pittsburgh market):
    • 93.7 The Fan , plus 100.1 FM / KDKA-AM 1020

This game is listed as the Opening Day telecast for the Pirates, with NBC/Peacock as the TV partner and first pitch in the early afternoon Eastern time.

Other Pirates vs Mets games in 2026

From the Pirates’ official broadcast schedule and season viewing guide, here’s how later games vs the Mets are planned to air.

March series at New York (Citi Field)

  • Thursday, March 26 – @ Mets
    • TV: NBC/Peacock
* Streaming: Peacock; also appears in MLB listings as NBC/Peacock
  • Saturday, March 28 – @ Mets
    • TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP) in the Pirates’ local market
* Streaming: MLB.TV for out‑of‑market fans; some guides list this one as MLB.TV only on the national grid.
  • Sunday, March 29 – @ Mets
    • TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP) in‑market
* Streaming: MLB.TV for out‑of‑market viewers

SportsNet Pittsburgh can be accessed via providers like DIRECTV, Fubo, Spectrum, Xfinity, or the SNP 360 app for in‑market fans.

Later 2026 meetings (Mets at Pirates – Pittsburgh)

The Pirates’ broadcast grid also shows a home series vs the Mets in August.

  • Friday, August 7 – vs Mets
    • TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP)
  • Saturday, August 8 – vs Mets
    • TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP)
  • Sunday, August 9 – vs Mets
    • TV: SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP)

For these, in‑market fans watch on SNP (via cable/satellite or SNP 360), while out‑of‑market fans typically rely on MLB.TV.

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Date (2026) Matchup Primary TV Main Streaming Option
Thu, Mar 26 Pirates @ Mets NBC / Peacock Peacock
Sat, Mar 28 Pirates @ Mets SportsNet Pittsburgh (in‑market) MLB.TV (out‑of‑market)
Sun, Mar 29 Pirates @ Mets SportsNet Pittsburgh (in‑market) MLB.TV (out‑of‑market)
Fri, Aug 7 Mets @ Pirates SportsNet Pittsburgh MLB.TV (likely for out‑of‑market)
Sat, Aug 8 Mets @ Pirates SportsNet Pittsburgh MLB.TV (likely for out‑of‑market)
Sun, Aug 9 Mets @ Pirates SportsNet Pittsburgh MLB.TV (likely for out‑of‑market)

Streaming and cord‑cutting angles

If you’re searching “where to watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs Mets” outside of the traditional cable bundle, here are the common paths fans are using this season.

  1. Peacock
    • Carries Opening Day Pirates @ Mets (NBC/Peacock simulcast).
 * Needs a Peacock subscription; it runs as a standard live sports event.
  1. MLB.TV
    • Streams out‑of‑market Pirates and Mets games, including series meetings not picked up by national partners.
 * Local blackout rules apply, so if you live in the Pittsburgh or New York markets you may be blocked and must use the regional channel instead.
  1. SportsNet Pittsburgh (SNP / SNP 360)
    • Home TV network for the Pirates in their market.
 * Available via major cable/satellite providers and a standalone SNP 360 streaming app for local users.
  1. Live TV streaming services (Fubo, etc.)
    • Some services market Pirates vs Mets series access, often subject to whether they carry SNP, SNY, or relevant national networks.
 * Offers free‑trial options around big series, but availability varies by ZIP code.

Forum‑style chatter & “trending topic” context

Across sports discussion boards and news blurbs for 2026 Opening Day, the focus around this matchup is on:

  • Paul Skenes taking the ball as the Pirates’ Opening Day ace after a Cy Young season and strong World Baseball Classic showing.
  • The Mets trying to reset after a volatile 2025, leaning on stars like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto plus new arm Freddy Peralta.

You’ll see a lot of fan comments along the lines of:

“Is Pirates vs Mets really only on Peacock where I live?”
“MLB.TV blacked me out again, had to find NBC on my live TV app.”

Those reflect the growing pain of regional sports networks, blackouts, and streaming‑first national games that push fans to juggle multiple apps each series.

Quick checklist before first pitch

Use this as a mini step‑by‑step:

  1. Confirm your location.
    • In Pittsburgh region: look for SportsNet Pittsburgh or its app, except when the game is NBC/Peacock‑exclusive.
 * In New York region: Mets regional games often land on SNY; check your local listing for that specific date.
  1. Check if today is the NBC/Peacock game (Opening Day) or a standard regional/MLB.TV game.
  1. If out of market, verify whether MLB.TV lists the game as available in your area and not blacked out.
  1. If you don’t have cable, see whether your preferred live TV streaming service carries the needed network (NBC, SNP, SNY) in your ZIP.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public forums or data available on the internet and portrayed here.