Paul Skenes will make his first home start of the 2026 season when the Pirates meet the Padres at PNC Park on Tuesday.

Skenes bounced back from a rough Opening Day performance against the Mets with five strong innings against the Reds last week. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner had five strikeouts and allowed just three hits and one earned run in his first win of the year.

Nick Pivetta is expected to take the mound for the Padres. Pivetta also struggled in his season debut before shutting down the Giants on Wednesday.

Here is everything you need to know about Skenes’ next start, including TV and streaming options for Pirates vs. Padres.

How to watch Paul Skenes tonight: TV channel, live stream for Pirates vs. PadresTV channel: SportsNet PittsburghLive stream: SNP 360, Fubo

The Pirates vs. Padres game will air locally on SportsNet Pittsburgh. The game can also be streamed on SNP 360 and Fubo.

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Pirates vs. Padres start timeDate: Tuesday, April 7Time: 6:40 p.m. ET

Pirates vs. Padres is scheduled to start at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, April 7. The game will be played at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Pirates schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Pirates:

DateGameTime (ET)April 7vs. Padres6:40 p.m.April 8vs. Padres12:35 p.m.April 10at Cubs2:20 p.m.April 11at Cubs2:20 p.m.April 12at Cubs2:20 p.m.San Diego Padres schedule 2026

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Padres:

DateGameTime (ET)April 7at Pirates6:40 p.m.April 8at Pirates12:35 p.m.April 9vs. Rockies9:40 p.m.April 10vs. Rockies9:40 p.m.April 11vs. Rockies8:40 p.m.More Pirates