Mets vs. Pirates: Channel, Start Time, Where To Watch The Pirates-Mets Game Live

Live from Citi Field in New York, the Mets host the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day!

The 2026 season officially kicked off last night as the New York Yankees shut out the San Francisco Giants 7-0. Max Fried got the win, Logan Webb took the L, and every New York starter not named Aaron Judge recorded a hit in the balanced win.

Mets vs. Pirates is the first game of today’s Opening Day slate, with Freddy Peralta getting the start for New York and Paul Skenes taking the mound for the Pirates. The Mets are hoping to improve upon last year’s mediocre season (83-79) and are optimistic that newcomer Bo Bichette, superstar Juan Soto, and the team’s exciting crop of young talent — Carson Benge, Nolan McLean, Brett Baty, Francisco Alvarez, just to name a few — can lead New York to the postseason.

Today’s Pirates/Mets game won’t be streaming on MLB.TV, but will instead be airing on NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV, and more. Here’s how to watch all the action live online!

What Time/Channel Is The Mets-Pirates Game on Today?

Today’s game starts at 1:15 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Mets vs. Pirates Live Stream Info:

You can watch the Mets vs. Pirates game on NBC, NBC Sports, or the NBC website/app.

If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to stream MLB games on NBC for free.

DIRECTV is our favorite service for watching TV live for free — it has a five-day free trial and there are a ton of options for plans that include NBC, including genre packs that offer more flexibility at lower price points. NBC is part of the MyNews genre pack ($39.99/month) and the MySports ($44.99/month) genre pack.

You can also stream NBC live with an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV (in select markets). Hulu and YouTube offer free trials for eligible subscribers.

How To Watch Mets vs. Pirates Live on Peacock:

You can watch today’s Mets-Pirates game on Peacock, which is available for $10.99/month ($109.99/year) or $16.99/month for the ad-free Premium Plus option.

You can also add Peacock to your Prime Video account for an additional $16.99/month. The best part? Amazon offers a seven-day free trial! One final option: You can bundle Apple TV and Peacock for $14.99/month.

Does Peacock Offer a Student Discount?

Yes! Eligible college students can get twelve months of Peacock for $5.99/month.

Enjoy the game!