What time does the St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds game start?

The game starts at Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 PM (2026-08-17).

Where can I listen to the St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds radio broadcast?

You can listen to the live radio broadcast on the home team flagship station (Cincinnati Reds Local Radio Network), the away team flagship station (St Louis Cardinals Local Radio Network), or nationwide via SiriusXM.

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Where to Watch
St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds

Looking for where to watch the St Louis Cardinals take on the Cincinnati Reds live? This MLB matchup is scheduled for Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 PM on 2026-08-17 and will be broadcasted live on ESPN. Read our complete guide below to find all official television channels, regional sports networks, and cord-cutting live stream services.

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St Louis Cardinals

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FINAL

CINC

Cincinnati Reds

Start TimeSun, Aug 16, 8:00 PMCheck local timezone

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NATIONAL TV (NO BLACKOUT)

National TV Game on ESPN

This game is airing on national television (ESPN). It is available across all 50 states without local RSN blackout restrictions.

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Matchup Overview

The St Louis Cardinals (N/A) travel to face the Cincinnati Reds (N/A). This MLB matchup takes place during the Regular Season.

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Quick Facts

Event TypeMLB Game
Home TeamCincinnati Reds
Away TeamSt Louis Cardinals
LocationCincinnati
BroadcastMultiple Options Available

Streaming & TV Guide

Tonight's matchup between the St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds is a key MLB event that fans can follow across multiple platforms. The most reliable way to catch the action is through the official broadcast partners listed for this game.

Television Broadcast

As of the latest update, the game is scheduled to be shown on ESPN. Depending on your location, this may be a national broadcast or restricted to regional sports networks (RSNs). Local games for the Cincinnati Reds typically air on their primary regional partner.

How to Stream Online

You can stream the St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds game live via services like Fubo, YouTube TV, or Hulu + Live TV. If the game is on a national network like ESPN or TNT, you can also use their respective apps by authenticating with your provider details. MLB.TV provides the best coverage for watching the Yankees and other teams outside of their local broadcast area.

Listen Live: Radio & Audio Guide

Looking for how to listen to the St Louis Cardinals game today or catch the Cincinnati Reds audio stream? You can listen to the live St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds radio broadcast on the following stations: tune into the home feed on Cincinnati Reds Local Radio Network or the away feed on St Louis Cardinals Local Radio Network. Live play-by-play is also available nationwide via satellite on SiriusXM.

Home Team Feed

Cincinnati Reds Radio

Tune into the flagship home broadcast on Cincinnati Reds Local Radio Network or its local network affiliates.

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Away Team Feed

St Louis Cardinals Radio

Tune into the flagship away broadcast on St Louis Cardinals Local Radio Network or its local network affiliates.

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National & Satellite

National / SiriusXM

🛰️ Live play-by-play on SiriusXM (Channels 175-189 or MLB Network Radio Ch. 89)

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Online Streaming Option: MLB At Bat / Audio

Listen to live home & away radio feeds for every MLB game online or on the MLB App. Live streams online may require a subscription.

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Matchup FAQs: St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds

What time is kickoff/tip-off?

The MLB game between St Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds is set to start at Sun, Aug 16, 8:00 PM today, Monday, August 17. We recommend tuning in 15 minutes before the start time to catch the pre-game coverage and starting lineups.

Is the St Louis Cardinals game on national TV?

The current broadcast schedule includes ESPN. If you see a national network listed, the game will be available nationwide. Otherwise, it may be subject to local blackout rules and require a regional sports subscription.

Where can I watch the Cincinnati Reds without cable?

You can watch Cincinnati Reds and other MLB teams without a traditional cable contract by using live TV streaming platforms.Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM are popular for sports fans because they carry both national networks and most Regional Sports Networks (RSNs).