Where to watch Mets game against the Pirates tonight (8/7): FREE MLB live stream
| Game Time | TV Channel | What’s the venue? | Live Stream | Free Trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:40 p.m. ET | WPIX | PNC Park | DIRECTV | Yes — DIRECTV |
The New York Mets are headed to Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates tonight (8/7/26).
The game will air on Friday, Aug. 7 at 6:40 p.m. ET on WPIX.
The first game of the three-game series between the Mets and the Pittsburgh Pirates will air on WPIX, while the second two games in the series will air on SNY. Either way, the best way to watch the entire series online is to use DIRECTV, which offers a multi-day free trial.
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If you’re an out-of-market fan of the Mets or the Pirates, you can still watch the game with MLB.TV. Make note that some games are susceptible to blackouts, however.
The Mets are taking on the Pirates after three games against the Cleveland Guardians.
Here are some of the highlights from the last time the Pirates played the Mets, back in March 2026, courtesy of the official MLB YouTube channel:
You can watch the Aug. 7 Mets vs. Pirates game on WPIX with DIRECTV, or MLB.TV if you are out of market.