The New York Yankees visit the Tampa Bay Rays for ALDS Game 1 on Saturday, October 3, 2026. First pitch is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET, with television coverage on TBS and truTV and streaming on HBO Max.
Yankees vs. Rays Game 1: Time and TV information
| Game detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Matchup | New York Yankees at Tampa Bay Rays |
| Round | American League Division Series, Game 1 |
| Date | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
| First pitch | 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT |
| Ballpark | Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Florida |
| U.S. television | TBS, truTV |
| U.S. streaming | HBO Max |
| Spanish-language television | UniMás |
How to watch Yankees vs. Rays tonight
TBS carries the opener nationally, with truTV also listed for coverage. Viewers watching online can find the game on HBO Max. Spanish-language television coverage is available on UniMás, according to MLB’s postseason broadcast schedule.
Before first pitch, confirm that your television or streaming package includes the listed coverage.
Who is pitching in ALDS Game 1?
Gerrit Cole is the Yankees’ probable starter, with Drew Rasmussen listed for Tampa Bay. The matchup appears on the Game 1 preview. Starting-pitcher assignments remain subject to change.
Yankees vs. Rays ALDS schedule
The series is best-of-five, with the winner advancing to the American League Championship Series. All times below are Eastern.
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, Oct. 3 | Yankees at Rays | 6:30 p.m. |
| 2 | Monday, Oct. 5 | Yankees at Rays | 8 p.m. |
| 3 | Wednesday, Oct. 7 | Rays at Yankees | 8 p.m. |
| 4* | Thursday, Oct. 8 | Rays at Yankees | 8 p.m. |
| 5* | Saturday, Oct. 10 | Yankees at Rays | 8 p.m. |
*If necessary. TBS and HBO Max are listed throughout the series in the published Yankees–Rays viewing schedule. Game times and broadcast assignments are subject to change.
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