Franchise · World Series
Cincinnati Reds
In the World Series since 1919 · 5× champions
Covers the World Series from 1903 through 2025 — 1904 and 1994 had no Series.
Five World Series titles. Winners more often than not — 26 of 51 World Series games. 51 World Series games across nine appearances.
51
Games
26
Won
9
Appearances
5
Titles
Titles: 19191940197519761990
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Biggest game win — Chicago White Sox 1 at Cincinnati Reds 9, by 8 runs (1919).
The Cincinnati Reds have played 51 World Series games across 9 appearances in the data: 26 won, 25 lost.
World Series finishes
| Year | Finish | As | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | Champions | Cincinnati Reds | won 5–3 |
| 1939 | Runners-up | Cincinnati Reds | lost 0–4 |
| 1940 | Champions | Cincinnati Reds | won 4–3 |
| 1961 | Runners-up | Cincinnati Reds | lost 1–4 |
| 1970 | Runners-up | Cincinnati Reds | lost 1–4 |
| 1972 | Runners-up | Cincinnati Reds | lost 3–4 |
| 1975 | Champions | Cincinnati Reds | won 4–3 |
| 1976 | Champions | Cincinnati Reds | won 4–0 |
| 1990 | Champions | Cincinnati Reds | won 4–0 |
Biggest game win
Chicago White Sox 1 at Cincinnati Reds 9 — by 8 runs (1919).
Source: Retrosheet World Series game logs (glws.zip), 1919 World Series. The information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Retrosheet. — source
Notable games
- Cincinnati Reds 2–1 Detroit Tigers (game 7, 1940)
- Oakland Athletics 3–2 Cincinnati Reds (game 7, 1972)
- Cincinnati Reds 4–3 Boston Red Sox (game 7, 1975)
Source: Retrosheet World Series game logs (glws.zip), 1903–2025 World Series (no Series in 1904 or 1994). The information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by Retrosheet. — source
✓ Every fact computed from Retrosheet World Series game logs — retrosheet.org. Not written by anyone.