MLB
Where to Watch Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics: TV Channels, Live Stream and First Pitch Time
Tampa Bay Rays host Athletics at Tropicana Field on Thursday 17 September. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this MLB game, country by country, plus the first pitch time in your time zone.
The short answer
FIRST PITCH
17:10 UTC
VENUE
Tropicana Field
TV channels and streams by country
Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics in the MLB starts at 13:10 EDT (17:10 UTC) on Thursday 17 September 2026, which is 18:10 BST in London and 19:10 CEST in central Europe. Our listings currently show 3 broadcasters across 1 territory for this game; every one of them is in the table above.
The game takes place at Tropicana Field.
Can you watch it for free?
Yes, in some markets. The following listed broadcasters are free-to-air networks or their free players, so no subscription is needed where they operate:
- FOX - USA (United States)
Streaming options: Rays.TV (United States). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
Radio commentary: Talk 650 KSTE (United States), WDAE 95.7 FM (United States), WQBN/1300AM (Spanish) (United States), A's Cast (United States). Local radio is free over the air and usually streams on the station's own app.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Tampa Bay Rays
Home side at Tropicana Field.
Athletics
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics start?
13:10 EDT (17:10 UTC) on Thursday 17 September 2026, which is 18:10 BST in London and 19:10 CEST in central Europe.
What channel is Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics on in the United States?
In the United States the game is listed on NBC Sports California, Rays.TV, FOX - USA.
Is Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics on free TV?
Yes, where these free-to-air broadcasters operate: FOX - USA (United States).
Is there radio commentary for Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics?
Yes: Talk 650 KSTE (United States), WDAE 95.7 FM (United States), WQBN/1300AM (Spanish) (United States), A's Cast (United States).
Where is Tampa Bay Rays vs Athletics being played?
At Tropicana Field.
