It’s the Milwaukee Brewers versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 16, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: MLB Milwaukee Brewers, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Streaming: Brewers.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on September 16, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brewers live on DIRECTV on Brewers.TV, MLB Milwaukee Brewers and SportsNet Pittsburgh on September 16, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
Milwaukee Brewers (94-57) at Pittsburgh Pirates (75-76) — Game Preview
The Milwaukee Brewers (94-57) visit PNC Park to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates (75-76) on September 16, 2026, with Milwaukee leading the NL Central. The Brewers carry a 3.56 team ERA into the game while the Pirates’ staff has allowed runs at a 4.18 clip, a gap consistent with Milwaukee’s 94-57 record against Pittsburgh’s 75-76 mark this season. Jackson Chourio anchors the Brewers’ lineup with a .289 average, a .346 on-base percentage and a .488 slugging mark from left field, while Nick Gonzales counters for the Pirates with a .307 average and a .370 on-base percentage from third base.
Jake Bauers backs Chourio up with 26 home runs and 83 RBIs at first base, giving Milwaukee power to pair with Chourio’s all-around production. Brice Turang leads the Brewers with 92 RBIs and 19 home runs at second base, and Brandon Lowe answers for Pittsburgh with 30 home runs and 86 RBIs at second base. The Pirates sit 19 games behind Milwaukee in the NL Central as the regular season winds down, with the Brewers pushing for playoff positioning.
Regional Coverage
MLB Milwaukee Brewers, SportsNet Pittsburgh
Streaming
Brewers.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Brewers.TV, your local regional sports network, MLB Milwaukee Brewers, your local regional sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Extra Innings®.
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Milwaukee Brewers fans can find the game on MLB Milwaukee Brewers (Channel 670).
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates fans can find the game on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659).
Players to Watch: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio — LF. Jackson Chourio holds down left field for Milwaukee while hitting .289 with a .488 slugging percentage, giving the Brewers an extra-base threat at the top of the order. His .346 on-base percentage keeps him on base consistently in front of the club’s power bats.
Jake Bauers — 1B. At first base, Jake Bauers has driven in 83 runs and hit 26 home runs while batting .269, pacing Milwaukee alongside its middle-of-the-order bats. He has provided the kind of steady power production that has helped push the Brewers to a 94-57 record this season.
Brice Turang — 2B. Brice Turang leads the Brewers with 92 RBIs to go with 19 home runs and a .265 average, playing second base as the club’s most productive run producer down the stretch. He has turned contact into steady production in the middle of Milwaukee’s lineup.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Nick Gonzales mans third base for Pittsburgh and is hitting .307, the highest average among tonight’s featured hitters and well ahead of Milwaukee’s Jackson Chourio at .289. His .370 on-base percentage gives the Pirates a steady presence at the top of the order even in a difficult season.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Brandon Lowe leads all hitters in this matchup with 30 home runs, ahead of Milwaukee’s Jake Bauers at 26, and has driven in 86 runs from second base for Pittsburgh. His .258 average is the lowest of the group, but the power numbers keep him anchored in the middle of the Pirates’ order.
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