The 2026 Major League Baseball season has reached its high-stakes summer stretch, and the Tampa Bay Rays are battling through the AL East divisional race. To help you track every out of the 162-game marathon, we have updated our signature Free 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Printable Schedule (PDF) with finalized broadcast information, local time zones, and summer pitching rotations. For the official source, see the Tampa Bay Rays schedule at MLB.com.
- Season: 162 games from late March through September 2026, plus the postseason for playoff qualifiers.
- National TV: FOX and FS1 (Saturdays and the World Series), NBC and Peacock (Sunday Night Baseball and the Wild Card round), TBS (Tuesday nights), Apple TV+ (Friday nights), and Netflix (Opening Night and special events).
- Local and streaming: most games air on your team regional sports network; out-of-market games stream on MLB.TV.
2026 Tampa Bay Rays Schedule: Summer Divisional Stretch
Last Updated: September 1, 2026
When is the next Tampa Bay Rays game on TV? The Tampa Bay Rays open a 1-game home series against the New York Mets on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. First pitch is set for 6:40 PM ET. The game broadcasts on Rays.TV and is available out-of-market on MLB.tv.
Next Up: 1-Game Home Series vs New York Mets
| Wed, Sep 2 | 6:40 PM ET | Rays.TV | Series Opener |
Fan Note: Right after the New York Mets series, the Tampa Bay Rays visit the Texas Rangers (Sep 3 – 6). Use the printable download above to print your road-trip tracker.
Remaining 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Schedule
The full remaining 2026 Tampa Bay Rays schedule, broken out by month. All times are Eastern. Times and TV are subject to change.
September 2026
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1 | vs New York Mets | 6:40 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Wed, Sep 2 | vs New York Mets | 6:40 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Thu, Sep 3 | @ Texas Rangers | 8:05 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Fri, Sep 4 | @ Texas Rangers | 8:05 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Sat, Sep 5 | @ Texas Rangers | 7:05 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Sun, Sep 6 | @ Texas Rangers | 2:35 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Tue, Sep 8 | @ Atlanta Braves | 7:15 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Wed, Sep 9 | @ Atlanta Braves | 7:15 PM ET | MLB Net |
| Thu, Sep 10 | @ Atlanta Braves | 12:15 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Fri, Sep 11 | vs Houston Astros | 7:10 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Sat, Sep 12 | vs Houston Astros | 6:10 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Sun, Sep 13 | vs Houston Astros | 1:40 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Tue, Sep 15 | vs Athletics | 6:40 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Wed, Sep 16 | vs Athletics | 6:40 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Thu, Sep 17 | vs Athletics | 1:10 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Fri, Sep 18 | vs Boston Red Sox | 7:10 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs Boston Red Sox | 4:10 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Sun, Sep 20 | vs Boston Red Sox | 1:40 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Tue, Sep 22 | @ New York Yankees | 1:05 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Tue, Sep 22 | @ New York Yankees | 7:05 PM ET | ESPN Unlmtd |
| Wed, Sep 23 | @ New York Yankees | 7:05 PM ET | Prime Video |
| Thu, Sep 24 | @ New York Yankees | 7:05 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Fri, Sep 25 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 6:40 PM ET | Rays.TV |
| Sat, Sep 26 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 7:15 PM ET | FOX |
| Sun, Sep 27 | @ Philadelphia Phillies | 3:05 PM ET | Rays.TV |
How to Watch: 2026 Rays TV & Streaming Guide
The 2026 season marks a historic shift for Rays fans. Following the split from FanDuel Sports Network (formerly Bally Sports), Major League Baseball has taken over all production and distribution under the new Rays.TV brand.
- Regional TV (Rays.TV): Games are available on major cable and satellite providers:
- DirecTV / DTV Stream: Channel 652
- Comcast / Xfinity: Channel 1262
- Spectrum (Digital): Channel 400
- Cox: Channels 78 and 96
- AT&T U-verse: Channel 1719
- Direct-to-Consumer Streaming: In-market fans can subscribe to Rays.TV directly through the MLB App for $19.99/month or $99.99/year. This service allows fans in the Rays’ home territory to stream games blackout-free.
- Free Over-the-Air (OTA): In a major win for local fans, 10 regular-season games will air for free on Hearst Television stations in Tampa-St. Petersburg and Orlando. The first free broadcast is Monday, April 6 vs. the Cubs.
- Radio: 95.7 WDAE remains the flagship home of the Rays Radio Network. Spanish-language broadcasts can be found on WQBN 1300 AM/106.7 FM.
[FREE DOWNLOAD] 2026 Tampa Bay Rays Printable Schedule (PDF)
Don’t miss a single “Rays Up” moment. Our high-resolution printable schedule is updated for the April homestand and upcoming AL East battles, including all confirmed TV networks and holiday start times.
MLB Resources & Internal Links
- 2026 MLB Standings: Division Races and Playoff Picture
- Full 2026 MLB Schedule & Key Dates
- 2026 MLB Playoff Bracket & World Series Matchups
- Finalized 2026 World Cup 104-Match Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions: 2026 Rays Schedule
What happened to Bally Sports Sun?
The Rays terminated their contract with the previous regional sports network parent company in early 2026. All local broadcasts are now produced by MLB and found on the Rays.TV channel.
How do I watch the Rays without cable in 2026?
Cord-cutters in Florida can now subscribe to Rays.TV via the MLB App. Unlike previous years, this direct subscription allows you to watch local games without a cable login and without local blackouts.
Who was the Rays’ Opening Day starter for 2026?
Right-hander Shane Baz earned his first career Opening Day start on March 26th against the Cardinals in St. Louis.
When do the Rays play the Yankees?
The first major series against the Yankees begins on May 22nd in New York, with the Sunday game (May 24) scheduled for a free over-the-air broadcast.
