How to Watch Red Sox vs. Reds Today: Channel, Live Stream & Start Time for 2026 Season Opener originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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:Â 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.
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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