It’s the Pittsburgh Pirates versus the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on August 6, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:10 PM ET
- Location: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
- TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB Milwaukee Brewers
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers on August 6, 2026
You can watch the Milwaukee Brewers take on the Pittsburgh Pirates live on DIRECTV on SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Milwaukee Brewers on August 6, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET.
Pittsburgh Pirates (57-59) at Milwaukee Brewers (71-43) — Game Preview
The Pittsburgh Pirates (57-59) head to American Family Field to face the Milwaukee Brewers (71-43), with Pittsburgh sitting 15 games behind the division-leading Brewers in the NL Central. Milwaukee has pitched to a 3.45 team ERA on the season while Pittsburgh sits at 4.30, and the Pirates have answered back with more thump in the lineup, socking 142 team home runs against the Brewers’ 104.
Nick Gonzales has been the steadiest bat in Pittsburgh’s order, hitting .306 with a .359 on-base percentage and a .397 slugging mark, while Brandon Lowe has supplied the power, driving in 71 runs on the strength of 23 home runs. Milwaukee counters with Jackson Chourio, who is hitting .276 with a .462 slugging percentage, and Brice Turang, who has racked up 69 RBIs to go with 16 home runs. The Pirates are working to chip into that division gap while the Brewers look to hold their footing atop the NL Central.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB Milwaukee Brewers
League Packages
What Time is the Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Game Today?
The Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers game starts at 2:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers?
You can watch Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers on your local regional sports network, SportsNet Pittsburgh and MLB Milwaukee Brewers and MLB Extra Innings®.
Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers Channel on DIRECTV
Pittsburgh Pirates games air on SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659). Milwaukee Brewers games air on MLB Milwaukee Brewers (Channel 670).
Players to Watch: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Gonzales anchors the Pittsburgh infield at third base while putting together the best average in the lineup, hitting .306 on the season. His .359 on-base percentage and .397 slugging mark round out a complete offensive year that gives the Pirates a steady presence regardless of where he lands in the order.
Brandon Lowe — 2B. Lowe has been the Pirates’ primary source of thump from the middle infield, driving in 71 runs on the strength of 23 home runs. He is hitting .254 on the season, a mark that trails his power numbers but still keeps him in the heart of Pittsburgh’s lineup.
Milwaukee Brewers
Jackson Chourio — LF. Chourio patrols left field for Milwaukee and has turned into one of the more complete bats in the lineup, hitting .276 with a .462 slugging percentage. His .333 on-base percentage gives the Brewers a threat at the top of the order who can also drive the ball for extra bases.
Brice Turang — 2B. Turang has quietly put together one of the more productive seasons among Milwaukee’s everyday infielders, racking up 69 RBIs and 16 home runs from the second base spot. His .266 average rounds out a balanced offensive profile that has helped keep the Brewers atop the NL Central.
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