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The Red Sox will begin the 2026 MLB regular season with a road game against the Reds.

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Boston ace Garrett Crochet will take the mound on Opening Day. The runner-up for the 2025 AL Cy Young Award will look to build on an outstanding season in which he posted a 2.59 ERA and struck out 255 batters.

Left-hander Andrew Abbott will be the starter for the Reds. Cincinnati will try to clinch another playoff berth after reaching the wild-card round last year.

Here is everything you need to know about Red Sox vs. Reds, including TV and streaming options for Thursday’s season opener.

How to watch Red Sox vs. Reds today: TV channel, live stream

Red Sox vs. Reds will air locally on NESN. The game can also be streamed on NESN 360 and Fubo.

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Red Sox vs. Reds start time

Date: Thursday, March 26

Red Sox vs. Reds is scheduled to start at 4:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 26. The game will be played at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.

Boston Red Sox schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Red Sox:

Date

Game

Time (ET)

TV/Live Stream

March 26

at Reds

4:10 p.m.

NESN, NESN 360, Fubo

March 28

at Reds

4:10 p.m.

NESN, NESN 360, Fubo

March 29

at Reds

1:40 p.m.

NESN, NESN 360, Fubo

March 30

at Astros

8:10 p.m.

NESN, NESN 360, Fubo

March 31

at Astros

8:10 p.m.

NESN, NESN 360, Fubo

Cincinnati Reds schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Reds:

Date

Game

Time (ET)

March 26

vs. Red Sox

4:10 p.m.

March 28

vs. Red Sox

4:10 p.m.

March 29

vs. Red Sox

1:40 p.m.

March 30

vs. Pirates

6:40 p.m.

March 31

vs. Pirates

6:40 p.m.

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