MLB will produce and distribute local games for the Cincinnati Reds during the 2025 season. The new arrangement will give more Reds fans in the Club’s home television territory the opportunity to watch games on television or to stream digitally with no blackouts for locally distributed games.
"Partnering with Major League Baseball ensures a bright future for our televised game coverage," said Phil Castellini, Reds President and CEO. "This collaboration provides fans with unprecedented access to Reds games, including direct-to-consumer streaming with no blackouts, while maintaining traditional cable and satellite TV options. And, having MLB’s production expertise and resources behind every Reds game broadcast ensures our fans will have a quality viewing experience.”
I watched Reds games last year through a cable or satellite provider.
Do I need to do anything different to watch games this year?
No. If you currently get Reds games from a cable or satellite provider, you do not need to purchase anything additional. Fans can expect to still get Reds games from the same provider in 2025.
What channel will the games be on with my cable/satellite service?
The Reds are working with Major League Baseball to finalize those channel locations/numbers for each provider. These announcements will come closer to the 2025 season.
Will the in-market service change at all from the cable and satellite providers?
No. The Reds home TV territory will remain consistent for 2025, including all or parts of seven states (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina and Mississippi).
Will I be able to watch all Reds games?
Yes, locally distributed games will be available on cable and satellite providers subject to national broadcast exclusivities. A small number of games are subject to national broadcast exclusivities with partners such as FOX and ESPN, you would need to have access to those networks in order to watch those games. As in previous seasons, MLB will announce closer to the 2025 season.
What does “locally distributed” mean?
“Locally distributed” refers to games that are not broadcast exclusively on MLB’s national partners like FOX and ESPN.
What if I do not have a cable or satellite provider?
Fans who do not have a cable or satellite service in the Reds home television territory will now be able to get Reds games by subscribing to REDS.TV, MLB’s streaming service – with no blackouts.
What is REDS.TV?
Fans can watch all Reds games in-market during the 2025 season with a REDS.TV subscription (subject to national exclusivities). By offering this direct-to-consumer streaming option on REDS.TV, MLB is able to lift the blackout for Reds games previously distributed by Bally Sports. The REDS.TV streaming option provides the opportunity for millions of additional fans to stream Reds games without blackouts or the need to have a cable or satellite package.
How much will it cost to stream the games?
Prices for 2025 will be set at a later date. Similar to other clubs, fans will have the option to purchase only Reds games or bundle this local package with MLB.TV to stream all games around the league. In 2024, these local packages for the Padres, Rockies and Diamondbacks were $19.99 per month or $99.99 for the season.
How can I stream REDS.TV?
Subscribers will be able watch REDS.TV at home or on the go using multiple devices. Each account will be permitted to use up to three devices. For mobile and connected devices, fans will need to download the free MLB app and then login with their REDS.TV Username and Password. For a full list of supported devices, please click here.
Will there still be local blackouts for the streaming package?
No! Fans in the Reds home television territory will NOT be subject to blackouts of local broadcasts on REDS.TV. Each year a small number of games are broadcast exclusively on FOX, ESPN or other national broadcast partners, and those would not be available on REDS.TV just as in prior seasons.
Will Reds games be on streaming services such as YouTube TV, Hulu Live, etc.?
The Reds and Major League Baseball are working to confirm which providers and outlets will distribute Reds games. A list of all available platforms will be provided once that is finalized closer to the season.
How do I watch Reds games if I live outside of the Reds home television territory?
Existing out-of-market Yearly and Monthly MLB.TV subscribers can continue to watch Reds games on MLB.TV outside of the Cincinnati area. Non-subscribers will need to purchase an MLB.TV Yearly or Monthly subscription in order to watch.
How can I purchase a REDS.TV subscription?
REDS.TV subscriptions will be available at a later date. You can get the most updated information from the Reds by signing up to receive Reds emails at reds.com/newsletters.
Why did the Reds switch to MLB to broadcast their games?
Partnering with MLB will provide Reds fans with the best quality broadcast and the most options for watching games however they choose.
How will the game presentation look different?
Fans can expect to see high quality coverage with many innovative features. MLB has produced and distributed live baseball games since 2009 through MLB Network and have been streaming games through MLB.TV for more than 20 years. These broadcasts have included special features such as Wire Cam, Ump Cam, live look-ins and in-game interviews from the dugout.
Are all of the current broadcasters coming back? Who will be calling the games?
Neither MLB nor the Reds have finalized the broadcaster line-up for the 2025 season.
Will there still be pre-game and post-game shows?
Yes, although they will have a different look and feel for fans. The Reds are still working with Major League Baseball to determine the broadcast format.
When will broadcasts start? Will Spring Training games be included?
Fans will be able to stream select Reds Spring Training games for free with REDS.TV, in addition to viewing them through their cable or satellite provider. A schedule of games will be determined closer to Spring Training.
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