Check out the 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates TV scheduleright here to make sure you never miss a single steal, home run or seventh inning stretch of the upcoming season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Team Info:
Founding Season: 1891
Division: National League Central
Home Ballpark: PNC Park
World Series Titles: 5 (1909, 1925, 1960, 1971, 1979)
2024 Finish: Did not make the playoffs
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Pittsburgh Pirates Schedule
Don’t miss a second of the Pirates 2025 baseball season. Explore the full Pittsburgh Pirates schedule right here and know exactly where to watch every game.
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How Did the Pittsburgh Pirates Do in 2024?
The Pittsburgh Pirates ended the 2024 season 76-86, falling short of the playoffs despite showing flashes of promise. Their -74-run differential highlighted their struggles, particularly in pitching. While they made strides with their young talent, they remain in rebuilding mode going into 2025.
How to Watch the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2025
If you can’t make it out to the ballpark, there are plenty of ways to catch every game on the Pittsburgh Pirates schedule on DIRECTV. Below are a few places where you can watch the Pirates’ baseball games.
- SPORTS NET PITTSBURGH (Regional Sports Network) – DIRECTV Channel 659
- FOX SPORTS 1– DIRECTV Channel 219
- MLB NETWORK® – DIRECTV Channel 213
- ESPN– DIRECTV Channel 206
- ESPN 2 – DIRECTV Channel 209
- MLB EXTRA INNINGS®
- ABC – Find your local ABC channel
- FOX – Find your local FOX channel
- TBS – DIRECTV Channel 247
Top Pittsburgh Pirates Players to Watch
The Pirates have laid claim to some impressive roster members over the years (Can you say Roberto Clemente?). Here are some of the top players to watch on the Pittsburgh Pirates this year:
- Bryan Reynolds, Center Field
- Mitch Keller, Starting Pitcher
- Oneil Cruz, Center Fielder
- Paul Skenes, Starting Pitcher
- Ke’Bryan Hayes, Third Baseman
Pittsburgh Pirates Rivalries
And now a look at the Pirates’ most well-known rivalries.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds
The Pirates and their chief rival, the Cincinnati Reds, will go head-to-head again this season. This storied rivalry was among the fiercest in all of sports during the 1970s. The Pirates currently lead the series by a slim margin, but the teams have matched World Series title records.
Watch Pittsburgh take on Cincinnati on:
- May 19-21
- August 7-10
- September 23-25
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Philadelphia Phillies
It’s Pennsylvania vs. Pennsylvania in this famous rivalry between the Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies. This one got its start back in 1887, when the Pittsburgh Pirates were founded, but has since flamed out a bit since the 1990s amid divisional shuffling.
Watch the Pirates play the Phillies on:
- May 16-18
- June 6-8
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