{"id":621502,"date":"2026-03-13T09:07:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:07:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/621502\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:07:44","slug":"where-to-find-rays-tv-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/621502\/","title":{"rendered":"Where to find Rays.TV 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>            <a href=\"https:\/\/sportstalkflorida.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Padres-MLB-Local-Media-Featured-rays.jpg\" data-caption=\"rays tv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"696\" height=\"416\" class=\"entry-thumb td-modal-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Padres-MLB-Local-Media-Featured-rays-696x416.jpg\"   alt=\"rays tv\" title=\"Padres-MLB-Local-Media-Featured - rays\"\/><\/a>rays tv<\/p>\n<p>Rays.TV continues as the primary in\u2011market 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<a href=\"http:\/\/mlb.tv\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> MLB.TV<\/a> bundle.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstalkflorida.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ALL FLORIDA SPORTS IN ONE PLACE \u2013 Sportstalkflorida.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>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\u2011device support for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Cable and Satellite Channel Guide for 2026<\/p>\n<p>Every Rays game produced by MLB will appear on the following channels during live broadcasts:<\/p>\n<p>Spectrum (Tampa Bay) \u2022 Channel 28 \/ 1143 (HD)<\/p>\n<p>Frontier Communications \u2022 Channel 76 \/ 576 (HD)<\/p>\n<p>Xfinity \/ Comcast \u2022 Channel 740 \/ 1140 (HD)<\/p>\n<p>DirecTV \u2022 Channel 653\u20111 (MLB Local Feed)<\/p>\n<p>Dish Network \u2022 Channel 444 \/ 412\u201133 (MLB Local Feed)<\/p>\n<p>These channels activate only during Rays games and remain dark at other times.<\/p>\n<p>Statewide Coverage<\/p>\n<p>The Rays\u2019 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.<\/p>\n<p>2026 Broadcast Schedule Overview<\/p>\n<p>The Rays will play 162 regular\u2011season games, all available on Rays.TV and on cable\/satellite unless designated as national exclusives. Key highlights include:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Opening Day \u2013 March 31 vs. Toronto (Rays.TV + all cable partners) <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Rivalry Series vs. Yankees \u2013 13 games, 10 locally produced<\/p>\n<p> \u2022 West Coast Trips \u2013 All late\u2011night games available on Rays.TV <\/p>\n<p>\u2022 National Exclusives \u2013 8 games on FOX, ESPN, or Apple TV+<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Final Weekend \u2013 All games carried locally unless flexed to national TV<\/p>\n<p>A full month\u2011by\u2011month schedule will be available on Rays.TV and MLB.com, with daily listings updated automatically.<\/p>\n<p>A New Era of Rays Broadcasting<\/p>\n<p>The 2026 season marks the Rays\u2019 first full year under MLB\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"rays tv Rays.TV continues as the primary in\u2011market streaming option. 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