Cincinnatians, you can breathe a sigh of relief, because baseball is back!
The Reds kicked off the 2026 regular season March 26 with an unfortunate 3-0 loss to the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park, the start of a six-game homestand. But will the Reds take the field again Friday, March 27?
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Here’s when the team plays next.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Helicopters fly over Great American Ball Park before the Cincinnati Reds face off against the Red Sox for Opening Day 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Helicopters fly over Great American Ball Park before the Cincinnati Reds face off against the Red Sox for Opening Day 2026.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Three AH-64 Apache helicopters and one UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter from 1st Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment, out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky, fly over during the National Anthem before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
A giant flag spreads across Great American Ball Park before the Reds face off against the Red Sox for the 2026 Opening Day game.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) is introduced before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Hall of Fame, Johnny Bench, talks with Cincinnati Reds bench coach/field coordinator Freddie Benavides (45) before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Injured Cincinnati Reds first base coach Collin Cowgill (54) high fives bench coach/field coordinator Freddie Benavides (45) before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suárez (28) is introduced before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) is introduced before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Connor Curran, Cincinnati native and 2026 Winter Olympic Gold Medalist, delivers the official game ball before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Rawly Eastwick, Johnny Bench and Bronson Arroyo are introduced on the field before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Former Reds pitcher Bronson Arroyo throws the ceremonial first pitch to catcher Jose Trevino (35) before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Dave Concepción is introduced before the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws a four-seam fastball for the first pitch of the season in the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) celebrates after compiling a double play in the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) asks for an official review of a force out in the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) throws a pitch in the first inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) looks for a fan to throw a ball to after the second inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Sal Stewart (27) celebrates after hitting a double to center field in the second inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) throws a pitch in the second inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
A bat boy collects a handful of souvenir balls prematurely launched on to the field from the stands in the third inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly de la Cruz (44) plays a ground ball off the bat of Boston Red Sox right fielder Wilyer Abreu (52) in the fourth inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds third baseman Ke’bryan Hayes (3) plays a ground ball off the bat of Boston Red Sox catcher Isiah Kiner-Falefa (2) in the fourth inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona (77) looks on from the dugout in the fourth inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
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Cincinnati Reds face Boston Red Sox on Opening Day. See photos
Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suárez (28) is struck out on a challenged pitch in the fourth inning of the MLB Opening Day game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Boston Red Sox at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, March 26, 2026. The game was tied at 0 after four innings.
Do the Reds play today?
The Reds are not scheduled to play March 27. They always have the day after Opening Day off.
When do the Reds play next?
The Reds take on the Red Sox on March 28.
After playing March 26, the Reds don’t play until March 28.
What time is the Reds game?
The Reds vs. Red Sox game is at 4:10 p.m. March 28.
How to watch Reds games 2026
The Cincinnati Reds opted to have MLB produce and distribute their game broadcasts in 2026. However, in a March 9 press release, the Reds announced a “number of” regular-season games will broadcast on Fox 19 (WXIX-TV) in Cincinnati.
Fans in the Reds’ regional TV territory can watch all locally distributed Reds games via cable and satellite providers or stream digitally on REDS.TV through the MLB app. Fans who live outside the regional area can still watch by subscribing to MLB.TV. Visit mlb.com/reds for more information.
Reds schedule 2026
Click here to see the Reds’ 2026 regular season schedule.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Do the Reds play Friday? When is their next game after Opening Day?