The Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday unveiled details of Rays.TV, the team’s new direct‑to‑consumer streaming service that will carry all local broadcasts for in‑market subscribers. The package replaces the former regional sports network the team has had first with Fox Sports, then with Bally’s and most recently with FanDeul arrangement. For the first time in nearly three decades there are more teams working directly with Major League Baseball on their home broadcasts than with a regional sports network as the sports world and new media has changed the way teams get their games to fans,
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Cable and Satellite Still Included
While Rays.TV is the centerpiece of the new model, the team confirmed that traditional cable and satellite providers will also carry Rays games. Participating providers will be announced before the Rays open the season on March 26 at St. Louis.
MLB Takes Over Production for 14 Teams
The Rays are one of 14 MLB clubs shifting to league‑produced and league‑distributed local telecasts after cutting ties with Main Street Sports Group, the financially troubled owner of FanDuel Sports Network.
Other teams with independent or team‑controlled local TV deals include the Dodgers, Mets, Yankees, Giants, Phillies, Orioles, Cubs, White Sox, Astros, Rangers, and the Braves, who are launching their own network.
Subscription Pricing and Bundles
A full‑season subscription to Rays.TV costs $99.99, matching the price for all teams now under the MLB.TV local umbrella.
Season‑ticket members receive a 50% discount.
Fans can also bundle Rays.TV with a full MLB.TV out‑of‑market package for $199.99, a savings of 20% compared with buying both separately.
Subscriptions are available at Rays.TV.
No Blackouts for In‑Market Streaming
In‑market subscribers can stream all 162 regular‑season games with no blackouts.
National exclusive broadcasts will still air on their respective networks and will not be simulcast on Rays.TV.
MLB App Access for Pay‑TV Subscribers
Rays.TV content will also be available through the MLB App, provided users authenticate through a participating pay‑TV provider such as Spectrum or DirecTV.
Fans who receive MLB.TV through T‑Mobile will still need to purchase a separate Rays.TV subscription for local games.
Broadcast Team Returns
The Rays confirmed that last season’s broadcast team will return, including Dewayne Staats, analyst Brian Anderson, and reporter Ryan Bass.
Debut Set for Spring Training
Rays.TV will make its debut with the spring training opener on February 21, when Tampa Bay faces the Atlanta Braves.
