How to Watch Upcoming Tampa Bay Rays Games for Free (Legally & Easily)
Last updated: July 3, 2026
If you’re trying to catch the Tampa Bay Rays this 2026 MLB season without paying for a full cable package, you’re in the right place. The Tampa Bay enter this stretch at 51-33 (1st in AL East). They have 10 upcoming games on the schedule, starting with TB @ HOU on July 3, 2026. Below, for each game we break down exactly which network is carrying it, which streaming services include that network, and — importantly — which of those services offer a free trial so you can watch without spending a dime.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros on July 3, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros on July 4, 2026
You can watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Houston Astros on July 5, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on Peacock.
How to Watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 6, 2026
You can watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 7, 2026
You can watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with Fubo, DIRECTV Stream, and DirecTV Stream Ultimate — all offer free trials.
How to Watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 8, 2026
You can watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with Prime Video — all offer free trials.
How to Watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 9, 2026
You can watch New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays for free with Fubo and DIRECTV Stream — all offer free trials.
How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 10, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on ESPN+, MLB.TV, Rays.TV, and Mariners.TV.
How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 11, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Rays.TV, and Mariners.TV.
How to Watch Seattle Mariners vs Tampa Bay Rays on July 12, 2026
This game isn’t available for free, but you can watch it on MLB.TV, Rays.TV, and Mariners.TV.
Recent Tampa Bay Rays Games & Where They Aired
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Jul 2
Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals 5-2 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV -
Jul 1
Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals 4-0 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 30
Tampa Bay Rays @ Kansas City Royals 10-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 28
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays 1-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, DBACKS.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 27
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays 2-4 Aired on: MLB.TV, DBACKS.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 26
Arizona Diamondbacks @ Tampa Bay Rays 1-6 Aired on: MLB.TV, DBACKS.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 25
Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays 2-13 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 24
Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays 3-5 Aired on: ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 23
Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays 12-5 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV -
Jun 22
Kansas City Royals @ Tampa Bay Rays 2-1 Aired on: MLB.TV, Royals.TV, Rays.TV
Streaming Services That Carry Tampa Bay Rays Games
| Service | Price | Free Trial |
|---|---|---|
| Fubo | $73.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| DIRECTV Stream | $86.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| Sling TVCheapest | $45.99/mo | No |
| Hulu with Live TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 3 Days |
| Sling TV with All ExtrasCheapest | $67/mo | No |
| DirecTV Stream Ultimate | $109.99/mo | Free for 5 Days |
| YouTube TV | $82.99/mo | Free for 7 Days |
| Peacock | $7.99/mo | No |
| Prime Video | $$9/mo | No |
| MLB.TV | $24.99/mo | No |
| Rays.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
| ESPN+ | $11.99/mo | No |
| Mariners.TV | $12.99/mo | No |
Which Streaming Service Has the Most Tampa Bay Rays Games?
Across the 164 scheduled Tampa Bay Rays games with a broadcaster listed, here is how many each streaming service carries, and what share of the season that covers.
| Service | Games | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| MLB.TV | 158 of 164 | 96% |
| Rays.TV | 156 of 164 | 95% |
| DIRECTV Stream | 76 of 164 | 46% |
| Fubo | 69 of 164 | 42% |
| YouTube TV | 39 of 164 | 24% |
| Free over-the-air | 14 of 164 | 9% |
| Fubo Elite | 14 of 164 | 9% |
| Sportsnet NOW | 13 of 164 | 8% |
| ESPN+ | 8 of 164 | 5% |
| Royals.TV | 7 of 164 | 4% |
How Much Would It Cost to Watch Every Tampa Bay Rays Game?
To cover every network carrying Tampa Bay Rays games this season, you'd need 3 services:
- DIRECTV Stream: $86.99/mo
- Peacock: $7.99/mo
But you don't need to pay all that. These services offer a free trial:
- Fubo: free for 7 days
- YouTube TV: free for 7 days
- DIRECTV Stream: free for 5 days
- Hulu with Live TV: free for 3 days
That means you can watch Tampa Bay Rays for 22 days for free by stacking free trials across these services.
The Cheapest Way to Watch Tampa Bay Rays (Without Free Trials)
If you want to catch every Tampa Bay Rays game and you're past the free trial window, the most affordable combination is 3 services at $94.98/mo:
- DIRECTV Stream — $86.99/mo
- Peacock — $7.99/mo
- Prime Video — $0.00/mo
That's still a lot cheaper than cable, and between these you'd have every network that carries Tampa Bay Rays games covered.
Last updated: July 3, 2026