Pirates Schedule 2026: TV Channels, Live Streams for Games This Week originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh.
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The Pirates will look to bounce back this week after being swept by the Phillies.
Pittsburgh will head to St. Louis for a three-game series against the Cardinals, who swept the Pirates last month. The Bucs will later cross the border to face the Blue Jays over the weekend with Paul Skenes expected to start on Saturday afternoon.
Here is everything you need to know about the Pirates’ upcoming schedule, including TV and streaming options for games this week.
How to watch Pirates games this week: TV channel, live stream
Pirates games will air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Games will also be available to stream on SNP 360 and fubo.
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Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for May 17-23 games
Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pirates:
| Date | Opponent/Result | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 17 | Phillies 6, Pirates 0 | — | — |
| May 19 | at Cardinals | 7:45 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 20 | at Cardinals | 7:45 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 21 | at Cardinals | 1:15 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 22 | at Blue Jays | 7:07 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 23 | at Blue Jays | 3:07 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
Pittsburgh Pirates schedule for May 2026
Here is the Pirates’ schedule through the end of May:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
| May 24 | at Blue Jays | 12:15 p.m. | Peacock |
| May 25 | vs. Cubs | 1:35 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 26 | vs. Cubs | 6:40 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 27 | vs. Cubs | 6:40 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 28 | vs. Cubs | 6:40 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 29 | vs. Twins | 6:40 p.m. | Apple TV |
| May 30 | vs. Twins | 4:05 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
| May 31 | vs. Twins | 1:35 p.m. | SNP, SNP 360, fubo |
NL Central standings 2026
(Current as of May 19)
| Team | Record | Games Back |
| Cubs | 29-19 | — |
| Brewers | 27-18 | 1/2 |
| Cardinals | 27-19 | 1 |
| Pirates | 24-23 | 4 1/2 |
| Reds | 24-24 | 5 |