Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cincinnati Reds: April 17, 2027 tickets

Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds at PNC Park on Saturday, April 17, 2027, game 2 of a 3-game series. The first-pitch time has not been announced yet; this page follows tickets, prices and schedule changes for Pirates vs Reds.

What to know about Pirates vs Reds

This is a division game in the NL Central: the two clubs meet 13 times in 2027, 6 of them at PNC Park. In 2026 the Pirates finished 3rd in the NL Central at 82-80; the Reds went 75-87 (5th in the NL Central). In their 2026 regular-season meetings, the Pirates came out ahead 7-6.

The series runs from April 16, 2027 to April 18, 2027 at PNC Park.

Pirates vs Reds tickets

On October 11, 2026, resale tickets for Pirates vs Reds started at €131. That is the lowest listing seen that day; resale prices rise and fall until game day. Friday, Saturday and Sunday games draw the biggest crowds, so weekend seats tend to go first. Division games carry extra weight in the standings, and rivalry dates are often the first to sell. Leave your email in the alert box on this page: you get a message when listings appear, when prices drop and when the start time of Pirates vs Reds is set.

Where Pirates vs Reds is played

PNC Park opened in 2001 and holds about 38,747 fans in Pittsburgh. It is an open-air ballpark: rain can delay or postpone play, and a postponed game is usually made up later, often as part of a doubleheader. Access, the best seats and the atmosphere of the ballpark are covered in our Pirates 2027 guide.

Pirates vs Reds in the 2027 season

The Pirates and the Reds meet 13 times in the 2027 regular season: 6 at PNC Park and 7 on the road.

Monday, March 29, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park
Tuesday, March 30, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park
Friday, April 16, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds, PNC Park
Saturday, April 17, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds, PNC Park
Sunday, April 18, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds, PNC Park
Monday, August 9, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds, PNC Park
Tuesday, August 10, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds, PNC Park
Wednesday, August 11, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds, PNC Park
Monday, August 16, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park
Tuesday, August 17, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park
Wednesday, August 18, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park
Thursday, August 19, 2027 — Reds vs Pirates, Great American Ball Park

Next Pirates home games after Pirates vs Reds

April 18, 2027 — Pirates vs Reds
April 20, 2027 — Pirates vs Giants
April 21, 2027 — Pirates vs Giants
April 22, 2027 — Pirates vs Giants
April 30, 2027 — Pirates vs Nationals

Questions about Pirates vs Reds

What time does Pirates vs Reds start on April 17, 2027?

MLB has published the 2027 dates but not yet the game times. This page is updated when the time is set, and the alert email tells you straight away.

Where is Pirates vs Reds played?

At PNC Park, in Pittsburgh.

How many times do the Pirates and Reds play in 2027?

13 times in the regular season, 6 of them at PNC Park.

How much are Pirates vs Reds tickets?

On October 11, 2026 the cheapest resale ticket was €131. Prices change until game day; the alert tells you when they drop.

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