Cincinnati Reds Opening Day 2025: Your Guide to Festivities, Road Closures, and Game Details

Game Time: Reds vs. San Francisco Giants at Great American Ball Park, first pitch at 4:10 p.m. ET.

Starting Pitchers: Hunter Greene (Reds) faces Logan Webb (Giants).

Main Festivity: The 106th Findlay Market Opening Day Parade starts at noon, led by Grand Marshal Chris Sabo.

Road Closures: Significant closures begin at 8 a.m. around Findlay Market and expand at 11:15 a.m. along the parade route (Race St. to Fifth St.). Additional closures around the ballpark start Wednesday evening for the Block Party.

Transportation: Driving will be challenging. Cincinnati Metro offers free bus rides all day; Streetcar service begins after the parade.

Start Time: Noon, Thursday, March 28th.

Route: Begins at Findlay Market (Race & Liberty St.), proceeds south on Race Street, turns east (left) onto Fifth Street, ending near Sentinel Street past Government Square.

Grand Marshal: Former Reds All-Star Chris Sabo.

Honorary Grand Marshal: Michael Waltrip.

Road Closures:

8:00 a.m.: Streets around Findlay Market (Race, Elm, Findlay, Elder, Green, Henry, Dunlap, Logan between specified points).

11:15 a.m.: The parade route itself and key cross streets (Liberty, Central Pkwy, Race, Fifth, 15th, 14th, 13th, 12th, Court, Ninth, Eighth, Seventh, Sixth, Vine, Walnut, Main, Sycamore, Broadway between specified points).

Start Time: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 28th.

Location: Joe Nuxhall Way, Freedom Way, Marian Spencer Way near the ballpark.

Details: Free entry, cash-only food/beverages. Proceeds benefit the Reds Community Impact Fund.

Road Closures: Begin 6:00 p.m. Wednesday (Freedom Way, Marian Spencer Way, Joe Nuxhall Way south of Second St.). Reopen after the game.

Metro: Free bus rides all day. Some downtown stops will be temporarily closed during the parade. Check the Metro detour map (Note: Link is illustrative, update with actual link if available) for specifics.

Streetcar: Service begins after the parade concludes.

Driving (If Necessary): Recommended routes avoid the immediate parade area. Use I-75 exits (Freeman Ave or 5th St), I-71 (Reading Rd), or I-471/Columbia Pkwy (3rd St). Park in riverfront or downtown garages and walk.

Time: 4:10 p.m. ET at Great American Ball Park.

Broadcast:

Cincinnati TV: FanDuel Sports Ohio / WXIX Fox 19

Cincinnati Radio: 700 WLW AM / Reds Radio Network

San Francisco TV: NBC Sports Bay Area

San Francisco Radio: 680 KNBR (English) / 1510 AM KSFN (Spanish)

Streaming: MLB.TV (subject to blackouts), GIANTS.TV (local SF fans)

Projected Lineups:

Giants: Wade Jr. (1B), Adames (SS), Lee (CF), Chapman (3B), Ramos (LF), Bailey (C), Flores (DH), Yastrzemski (RF), Fitzgerald (2B)

Reds: Friedl (CF), McLain (2B), De La Cruz (SS), Hays (LF), Lux (3B), Encarnacion-Strand (1B), Candelario (DH), Fraley (RF), Trevino (C)

Pitching Matchup: Reds' Hunter Greene (9-5, 2.75 ERA in 2024) vs. Giants' Logan Webb (13-10, 3.47 ERA in 2024).

Injuries: Reds are without closer Alexis Díaz (hamstring), C Tyler Stephenson (oblique), and INF Spencer Steer (shoulder). Giants miss OF Jerar Encarnacion (hand fracture).

Q: What time does the Opening Day parade start?

A: The Findlay Market Opening Day Parade starts at Noon on Thursday, March 28th.

Q: When do the road closures begin?

A: Closures around Findlay Market start at 8 a.m. The main parade route closes at 11:15 a.m.

Q: What time is the Reds game?

A: First pitch against the San Francisco Giants is at 4:10 p.m. ET.

Q: How can I watch the game?

A: In Cincinnati, watch on FanDuel Sports Ohio or WXIX Fox 19. Radio is 700 WLW. Out-of-market fans can use MLB.TV (check blackouts).

Q: Is public transportation available?

A: Yes, Cincinnati Metro buses are FREE all day. The Streetcar runs after the parade.

Plan Ahead: Expect significant crowds and traffic disruptions downtown all day Thursday.

Use Public Transport: Take advantage of the free Metro bus rides to avoid parking hassles.

Know the Closures: Familiarize yourself with the street closure times and locations, especially if you need to travel through downtown or OTR.

Enjoy the Festivities: Participate in the parade, block party, or find a spot at The Banks or a local establishment to soak in the Opening Day atmosphere.

Game On: Catch the Reds vs. Giants game starting at 4:10 p.m., featuring a promising pitching matchup.

Source 1: WCPO 9 - These streets will be closed on Reds Opening Day

Source 2: MLB.com - Opening Day FAQ: Giants vs. Reds

Source 3: FOX19 NOW - Your guide to Cincinnati Reds Opening Day 2025 (Note: Based on input, actual article date may differ)