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How to Watch Cincinnati Reds Games Streaming Online

They didn't make the postseason last year, but will the Reds turn things around in 2024? Here's how to watch and find out.

Jon Bitner

Want to stream the Cincinnati Reds games this season, but don't know where? Our guide has all the details on the streaming service you need.

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MLB Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds didn't make the postseason last year, despite an impressive winning streak throughout much of June and a much improved record compared to the previous year. But now that its young roster has a bit of experience under its belt, fans are hopeful the 2024 season will be another step in the right direction.

Figuring out how to watch Cincinnati Reds games is a bit tricky, however, as they'll be broadcast on a variety of networks (including Bally Sports Ohio, ESPN, FOX, FS1, and TBS). And if you want to know how to watch Reds baseball without cable, you'll need to do even more legwork. The season begins on Bally Sports Ohio for Opening Day, but proceeds to jump around to different channels throughout the season depending on the exact matchup—making it important to keep an eye on the Reds' schedule and ensure you have access to a wide range of networks.

Thankfully, there are a bunch of streaming platforms that let you watch Cincinnati Reds games without any trouble, From Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM to Hulu and Sling TV, Cincinnati Reds live streams can be found on a variety of streaming services and channels. 

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How to watch Cincinnati Reds on DIRECTV STREAM

With DIRECTV STREAM, you'll be able to view Reds games on Bally Sports Ohio, FOX, FS1, ESPN, and TBS with the Choice Plan. This costs $109 per month, making it one of the most expensive options on the market. You'll also find the Entertainment Plan for $80 per month, which offers everything except Bally Sports Ohio. DIRECTV STREAM comes with several additional benefits, including the ability to stream on unlimited screens and access a catalog of 70+ popular channels.


How to watch Cincinnati Reds on Fubo

Subscribe to the Fubo Pro Plan ($80 per month) to get Bally Sports Ohio, ESPN, FOX, and FS1. If you want to watch the MLB Network, you can bundle in the Sports Lite add-on for $10 per month. Additionally, there's an MLB.TV subscription for $30 per month to access out-of-market games for every team in the league. Fubo doesn't limit the number of screens you can stream on at once, allowing you to watch multiple games on multiple devices. Overall, you can watch most Twins games with a Fubo subscription, making it one of the best streaming options for Twins fans.


How to watch Cincinnati Reds on Hulu + Live TV

You'll find Cincinnati Reds games airing on FOX, FS1, TBS, and ESPN with Hulu + Live TV. This plan costs $77 per month and also comes with free subscriptions to ESPN+ and Disney+. There aren't any notable baseball add-on packages, though you can pick up the Sports Add-On for $10 per month to get the Tennis Channel, FanDuel TV, and other popular networks. You're missing Bally Sports Ohio with Hulu, and the regional network is quite important for Reds games.


How to watch Cincinnati Reds on Sling TV

The Sling Orange Plan costs $40 per month and lets you watch ESPN. The Sling Blue Plan costs $40 per month and gets you FS1. However, a better option is to snag the Sling Orange + Sling Blue Plan for $60 per month and get both ESPN and FS1. Depending on your location, you may also qualify for local channels like FOX.


How to watch Cincinnati Reds on Friday Night Baseball on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is the home of Friday Night Baseball throughout 2024, with doubleheaders airing every week. For the Reds, that means you'll get to watch them play the Mets on April 5. Apple TV+ costs $10 per month and comes with a seven-day free trial. These games have no broadcast restrictions and will be viewable in 60 countries and regions.


How to watch Cincinnati Reds on MLB.TV (out of market games)

MLB.TV is a great option for watching out-of-market games. A Single Team Pass costs $130 per year, allowing you to watch all out-of-market games for the Reds. An All Team Pass is available for $30 per month, expanding access to all out-of-market games for all teams in the league. MLB.TV can be purchased as a standalone subscription, though you can also bundle it into other plans like Fubo or Prime Video. Along with access to games, MLB.TV gets you extra baseball programming and highlights from the latest matches.

How to watch Cincinnati Reds anywhere with a VPN

Whether you live in another country or are outside the US on vacation, most Reds games aren't broadcast beyond the borders. However, you can get around this restriction with a VPN like ExpressVPN or Private Internet Access. These services let you fool your device into thinking you're in the United States—allowing you to access the US catalog for your streaming service of choice. You may also be able to use a VPN to access regional channels. Best of all, ExpressVPN and Private Internet Access are cheap, with prices starting at $2 per month.

How to watch primetime MLB games in 2024

You'll find primetime MLB games on networks like ESPN, FOX, and FS1 throughout the 2024 season. However, you should also keep your eyes on Prime Video for Wednesday night Yankees and Mets games and Apple TV+ for Friday Night Baseball. Prime Video is included with Amazon Prime, or you can pick it up solo for $9 per month. Apple TV+ costs $10 per month, while ESPN+ is $11 per month. Note that many primetime games are also included with platforms like DIRECTV STREAM, so be sure to compare your services before signing up for anything new.