It’s the New York Mets versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on August 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: SportsNet New York, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on August 7, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the New York Mets live on DIRECTV on SportsNet New York (SNY) and SportsNet Pittsburgh on August 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
New York Mets (50-66) at Pittsburgh Pirates (57-60) — Game Preview
The New York Mets (50-66) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (57-60) on August 7, 2026, with the Mets sitting 20.5 games back in the NL East and the Pirates 16 games back in the NL Central. Bo Bichette has driven in 56 runs this season to go with 11 home runs and a .257 average, giving New York a steady source of production in the middle of the order. Carson Benge has settled into an everyday role in right field, hitting .267 with a .327 on-base percentage and a .410 slugging mark.
Pittsburgh counters with Brandon Lowe, who has gone deep 24 times and driven in 72 runs while hitting .255, giving the Pirates a genuine power threat in the lineup. Nick Gonzales has provided a steady bat at third base, hitting .309 with a .362 on-base percentage and a .399 slugging mark. Both are long shots in their divisions, but PNC Park should still see meaningful at-bats from both lineups tonight.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet New York (SNY) and SportsNet Pittsburgh.
League Packages
MLB Extra Innings®
What Time is the New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639)
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Players to Watch: New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
New York Mets
Bo Bichette — 3B. Bichette has driven in 56 runs this season to go with 11 home runs and a .257 average, giving the Mets a steady run producer at the hot corner. He continues to see regular at-bats in the middle of the order as New York plays out the stretch.
Carson Benge — RF. .267 is Benge’s average as he’s become a regular in the Mets’ outfield, and his .327 on-base percentage and .410 slugging mark round out a balanced offensive line. Benge gives the Mets outfield a contact-oriented presence alongside the power bats elsewhere in the lineup.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe has gone deep 24 times this season while driving in 72 runs and hitting .255, giving Pittsburgh a genuine power threat in the middle of the lineup. He remains a regular presence in the heart of the Pirates order on a night-to-night basis.
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales brings a contact approach to the Pirates lineup, hitting .309 with a .362 on-base percentage and a .399 slugging mark. He gives Pittsburgh a table-setting presence who can extend innings ahead of the middle of the order.
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