Rays.TV continues as the primary in‑market streaming option. The service offers every locally produced Rays game with no blackouts, available statewide for $99.99 per season or as part of a discounted MLB.TV bundle.
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The platform streams through the MLB app on smart TVs, tablets, phones, and streaming devices. Fans praised the 2025 soft launch for its stability and HD quality, and MLB has added expanded DVR controls and multi‑device support for 2026.
Cable and Satellite Channel Guide for 2026
Every Rays game produced by MLB will appear on the following channels during live broadcasts:
Spectrum (Tampa Bay) • Channel 28 / 1143 (HD)
Frontier Communications • Channel 76 / 576 (HD)
Xfinity / Comcast • Channel 740 / 1140 (HD)
DirecTV • Channel 653‑1 (MLB Local Feed)
Dish Network • Channel 444 / 412‑33 (MLB Local Feed)
These channels activate only during Rays games and remain dark at other times.
Statewide Coverage
The Rays’ 2026 cable footprint extends across Florida, including Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers, Naples, and the Panhandle. DirecTV and Dish provide full statewide coverage, while Spectrum and Xfinity carry Rays games in most major markets.
2026 Broadcast Schedule Overview
The Rays will play 162 regular‑season games, all available on Rays.TV and on cable/satellite unless designated as national exclusives. Key highlights include:
• Opening Day – March 31 vs. Toronto (Rays.TV + all cable partners)
• Rivalry Series vs. Yankees – 13 games, 10 locally produced
• West Coast Trips – All late‑night games available on Rays.TV
• National Exclusives – 8 games on FOX, ESPN, or Apple TV+
• Final Weekend – All games carried locally unless flexed to national TV
A full month‑by‑month schedule will be available on Rays.TV and MLB.com, with daily listings updated automatically.
A New Era of Rays Broadcasting
The 2026 season marks the Rays’ first full year under MLB’s direct production model, and early reviews from fans and media have been overwhelmingly positive. With a stable streaming platform, consistent cable presence, and no blackout restrictions, Rays fans now have more ways than ever to follow the team from April through October.
