What time does the Pittsburgh Pirates vs St Louis Cardinals game start?

The game starts at Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM (2026-08-29).

Where can I listen to the Pittsburgh Pirates vs St Louis Cardinals radio broadcast?

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs St Louis Cardinals

Looking for where to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St Louis Cardinals live? This MLB matchup is scheduled for Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM on 2026-08-29 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.

MLB • FINAL SCORE

PITT

Pittsburgh Pirates

0-0

FINAL

ST-L

St Louis Cardinals

Start TimeFri, Aug 28, 8:00 PMCheck local timezone

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

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Quick Facts

Event TypeMLB Game
Home TeamSt Louis Cardinals
Away TeamPittsburgh Pirates
BroadcastMultiple Options Available

Streaming & TV Guide

Tonight's matchup between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St Louis Cardinals 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 St Louis Cardinals typically air on their primary regional partner.

How to Stream Online

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

Home Team Feed

St Louis Cardinals Radio

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

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Away Team Feed

Pittsburgh Pirates Radio

Tune into the flagship away broadcast on Pittsburgh Pirates 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

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Matchup FAQs: Pittsburgh Pirates vs St Louis Cardinals

What time is kickoff/tip-off?

The MLB game between Pittsburgh Pirates and St Louis Cardinals is set to start at Fri, Aug 28, 8:00 PM today, Saturday, August 29. We recommend tuning in 15 minutes before the start time to catch the pre-game coverage and starting lineups.

Is the Pittsburgh Pirates 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 St Louis Cardinals without cable?

You can watch St Louis Cardinals 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).