Where to – The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds meet in Game 2 of a three-game series on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 7:10 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park, after the Reds won the opener 12-0. Here’s how to watch the matchup on SNY and stream it on DIRECTV (with a free
The Cincinnati Reds didn’t just win the opener of this three-game series—they ended it in a rout. On Tuesday night, June 16, the New York Mets get another shot in Game 2, starting at 7:10 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Cincinnati drew first blood in Game 1, winning 12-0, putting the Mets in immediate catch-up mode as the evening’s broadcast gets underway. For fans trying to follow along from home, the game will be on SNY.
Streaming options are available too. DIRECTV will carry the live stream, and a free trial is offered for DIRECTV (free trial). Fans outside the local market can also stream the game through MLB.TV, though blackout restrictions may apply for some regular-season games.
For anyone planning ahead beyond Tuesday: Cincinnati’s next game is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17 at 7:10 p.m. ET, again against the New York Mets. New York’s schedule also shows another Wednesday matchup against Cincinnati. with the same date and time: June 17 at 7:10 p.m. ET. After that, the Reds’ slate includes a later game on June 19 at 6:40 p.m. ET against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The series is clearly moving fast—two nights in a row against the same opponent after a Game 1 scoreline that left no room for comfort. Now it’s the Mets’ turn to respond, starting tonight at 7:10 p.m. ET.
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12-0 is wild.
So Mets are just trying to “bounce back” like it’s easy? After 12-0 I’m not feeling it. Is it on SNY or is DIRECTV the only way? Blackouts confuse me every year.
Game 2 at 7:10 like usual but the article says the series is Tuesday June 16, 2026, and then Wednesday June 17 7:10 again… are they literally playing back-to-back like that? Also I swear Reds always dominate early, idk why Mets keep letting them get first runs.
DIRECTV free trial is kinda sus, like they always hide the fine print. Also if it’s on MLB.TV does that mean it’s not blacked out in Cincinnati? Because I’m in Ohio and it usually says blackout even though I’m “local.” Mets better not get another 12-0 repeat or I’m switching to highlights.