Reds Opening Day at Home
The Cincinnati Reds will open the 2026 season at Great American Ball Park, starting a four-game homestand When is Reds' Opening Day? What to know about the 2026 baseball season.
The Reds will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on Opening Day, April 2, 2026. The four-game series against the Pirates will be the first games of the season for Cincinnati. The 2026 season will be the 158th year of Reds baseball. It will also mark the 24th season played at Great American Ball Park. Opening Day in Cincinnati is a huge event, with festivities planned around the game downtown. Hotels, bars, and restaurants will be packed as fans celebrate the start of baseball season.
