MLB
Where to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs: TV Channels, Live Stream and First Pitch Time
Cincinnati Reds host Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on Friday 18 September. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this MLB game, country by country, plus the first pitch time in your time zone.
The short answer
FIRST PITCH
22:40 UTC
VENUE
Great American Ball Park
TV channels and streams by country
Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs in the MLB starts at 18:40 EDT (22:40 UTC) on Friday 18 September 2026, which is 23:40 BST in London and 00:40 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 2 broadcasters across 1 territory for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Great American Ball Park.
Can you watch it for free?
No free-to-air network is listed for this game at the moment. Every broadcaster in the table is a pay-TV channel or a subscription streaming service. If a free option is added, this page updates automatically at the next daily refresh.
Streaming options: Reds.TV (United States). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
Radio commentary: 104.3 The Score (United States), WLW 700 (United States). Local radio is free over the air and usually streams on the station's own app.
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The teams
Cincinnati Reds
Home side at Great American Ball Park.
Chicago Cubs
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs start?
18:40 EDT (22:40 UTC) on Friday 18 September 2026, which is 23:40 BST in London and 00:40 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on Marquee Sports Network, Reds.TV.
Is Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs on free TV?
No free-to-air broadcaster is currently listed. The available options are pay-TV channels or subscription streaming services.
Is there radio commentary for Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs?
Yes: 104.3 The Score (United States), WLW 700 (United States).
Where is Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs being played?
At Great American Ball Park.
