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How to watch Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds MLB game: Live stream, regional networks, team news and start time

The Chicago Cubs, riding high on a four-game winning streak, head to Great American Ball Park on Friday night to open a weekend series against the Cincinnati Reds, who are treading water around the .500 mark this season.

Chicago has been on a tear lately, going 10-2 over their last 12 games to surge to a 35-21 record. The Cubs just wrapped up a clean sweep of the struggling Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field, winning tight contests by scores of 3-1, 4-3, and 2-1. That momentum has vaulted them into serious contention atop the National League standings.

The Reds, meanwhile, have been playing inspired ball under veteran skipper Terry Francona, who was brought in to spark a turnaround. While Cincinnati hasn’t caught fire just yet, they’re holding their own after notching a series win over the Kansas City Royals earlier this week, claiming two of three games (7-4 and 7-2 victories before dropping the finale 3-2).

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the Chicago Cubs vs the Cincinnati Reds MLB game, plus plenty more.

How to watch Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds MLB game on TV & stream live online

  • National TV: MLBN
  • Local TV Channel: MARQ, and FDSOH
  • Streaming service: Fubo

To watch the entire MLB season, Fubo and DirecTV Stream are the two best streaming services for baseball fans. Both carry MLB.tv for out-of-market access to games and you can also check out our table below for information on regional sports networks and where to find them.

READ MORE:FuboTV Review: Pricing, plans, subscriptions, free trials and more

TeamLocal NetworkStreaming Providers
Arizona DiamondbacksDBACKS.tvFubo, DirecTV Stream
Atlanta BravesFanDuel Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Baltimore OriolesMid-Atlantic Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Boston Red SoxNew England Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream, NESN 360
Chicago CubsMarquee Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Chicago White SoxNBC Sports ChicagoFubo, DirecTV Stream
Cincinnati RedsFanDuel Sports Network OhioFubo, DirecTV Stream
Cleveland GuardiansCLEGaurdains.TV, FanDuel Sports Network Great LakesFubo, DirecTV Stream
Colorado RockiesROCKIES.tv

DirecTV Stream

Detroit TigersFanDuel Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Houston AstrosSpace City Home NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Kansas City RoyalsFanDuel Sports Network Kansas CityFubo, DirecTV Stream
Los Angeles AngelsFanDuel Sports Network WestFubo, DirecTV Stream
Los Angeles DodgersSportsNet Los Angeles

DirecTV Stream

Miami MarlinsFanDuel Sports Network FloridaFubo, DirecTV Stream
Milwaukee BrewersFanDuel Sports Network WisconsinFubo, DirecTV Stream
Minnesota TwinsTwins.TV, FanDuel Sports Network NorthFubo, DirecTV Stream
New York MetsSportsNet New YorkFubo, DirecTV Stream
New York YankeesYES NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream
Oakland AthleticsNBC Sports CaliforniaFubo, DirecTV Stream
Philadelphia PhilliesNBC Sports Philadelphia

Fubo

Pittsburgh PiratesSportsNet PittsburghFubo, DirecTV Stream
San Diego PadresPadres.TVFubo, DirecTV Stream
San Francisco GiantsNBC Sports Bay AreaFubo, DirecTV Stream
Seattle MarinersROOT SportsFubo, DirecTV Stream
St Louis CardinalsFanDuel Sports Network MidwestFubo, DirecTV Stream
Tampa Bay RaysFanDuel Sports Network SunFubo, DirecTV Stream
Texas RangersVictory+, MLB.tv, SouthwestFubo, DirecTV Stream
Toronto Blue JaysSportnet (Canada)N/A
Washington NationalsMid-Atlantic Sports NetworkFubo, DirecTV Stream

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds: Date and First-Pitch time

The Chicago Cubs will take on the Cincinnati Reds in an electrifying MLB game on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 2:20 pm ET/11:20 am PT at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois.

DateFriday, May 30, 2025
First-Pitch Time2:20 pm ET/11:20 am PT
VenueWrigley Field
LocationChicago, Illinois

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Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds team news, injury reports & key players

Chicago Cubs team news

Cincinnati Reds team news

Chicago Cubs vs Cincinnati Reds head-to-head record

DateCompetitionHome TeamAway TeamScore
25.05.25MLBCincinnati RedsChicago Cubs8 – 11
25.05.25MLBCincinnati RedsChicago Cubs6 – 4
24.05.25MLBCincinnati RedsChicago Cubs6 – 13
03.03.25STChicago CubsCincinnati Reds3 – 7
30.09.24MLBChicago CubsCincinnati Reds0 – 3
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