It’s the St. Louis Cardinals versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA
- TV Channels: MLB St. Louis Cardinals, SportsNet Pittsburgh
- Streaming: Cardinals.tv
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on September 22, 2026
You can watch the Pittsburgh Pirates take on the St. Louis Cardinals live on DIRECTV on Cardinals.tv, MLB St. Louis Cardinals and SportsNet Pittsburgh on September 22, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET.
St. Louis Cardinals (76-80) at Pittsburgh Pirates (79-77) — Game Preview
The St. Louis Cardinals (76-80) visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (79-77) at PNC Park as both clubs play out the final week of the regular season. Pittsburgh has out-homered St. Louis as a team, connecting for 181 home runs against the Cardinals’ 161, and that power gap carries into the middle of both lineups tonight. Jordan Walker leads the Cardinals with 28 home runs, seven more than first baseman Alec Burleson’s 23, though Burleson counters with a .282 average and 111 RBIs.
Pittsburgh’s Brandon Lowe paces the Pirates with 33 home runs, 13 more than center fielder Oneil Cruz’s 20, while third baseman Nick Gonzales carries a .302 average that ranks second on the roster behind Ronny Simon’s .313. Designated hitter Iván Herrera has chipped in 18 home runs and 68 RBIs off the St. Louis bench, and Cruz brings a .280 average and a .367 on-base percentage of his own into PNC Park. Both clubs close out the regular season this week with their eyes already turning toward next year.
Regional Coverage
MLB St. Louis Cardinals and SportsNet Pittsburgh
Streaming
Cardinals.tv
League Packages
What Time is the St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Game Today?
The St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game starts at 6:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates?
You can watch St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates on Cardinals.tv, your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
St. Louis Cardinals Channel on DIRECTV
MLB St. Louis Cardinals (Channel 672)
Pittsburgh Pirates Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet Pittsburgh (Channel 659)
Players to Watch: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals
Jordan Walker — RF. Jordan Walker has emerged as St. Louis’s top power threat in right field, hitting .274 with 28 home runs, seven more than teammate Alec Burleson’s 23. He’s also driven in 100 runs on the year, and his .474 slugging percentage gives the Cardinals length at the top of a lineup that’s otherwise light on thump.
Alec Burleson — 1B. Alec Burleson anchors first base for St. Louis and is enjoying a strong season, batting .282 with 111 RBIs. His .347 on-base percentage and .466 slugging mark give him one of the more complete offensive profiles on the roster, a blend of average and power production from the corner infield spot.
Iván Herrera — DH. Iván Herrera has provided pop off the St. Louis bench, hitting .247 with 18 home runs and 68 RBIs in an extended look as designated hitter. His .358 on-base percentage stands out relative to his batting average, a sign he’s drawing walks even when the hits aren’t falling, and the power numbers add a dimension the Cardinals lean on late in games.
Pittsburgh Pirates
Brandon Lowe — 2B. At second base, Brandon Lowe has turned into one of the more surprising power sources in the league this year, socking 33 home runs, five more than center fielder Oneil Cruz’s 20, and driving in 93 runs for Pittsburgh. He’s hitting .262 on the year, and his .492 slugging percentage shows the power is legitimate rather than empty at-bats.
Nick Gonzales — 3B. Third baseman Nick Gonzales has been a steady table-setter in Pittsburgh’s lineup, carrying a .302 average that ranks second on the roster behind Ronny Simon’s .313. His .365 on-base percentage backs up the contact skills, and a .389 slugging mark reflects a hitter built more for line drives than the long ball.
Oneil Cruz — CF. Oneil Cruz patrols center field for the Pirates and pairs raw tools with real production, hitting .280 with a .367 on-base percentage this season. His 20 home runs give Pittsburgh another power bat further down the order, and a .490 slugging percentage suggests there’s more thump in his game than the batting average alone reveals.
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