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The New York Mets open a three-game road series against the Tampa Bay Rays today, Aug. 31, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla.
- In-market Mets fans can catch the Mets-Rays game on SNY for free with a trial to DIRECTV or Fubo.
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Out-of-market Mets fans can stream Game 1 of the Mets-Rays series with an MLB.TV subscription. Note that some MLB.TV games may be subject to blackout restrictions.
Where to watch Mets vs. Rays game on Aug. 31
Here’s everything you need to know about today’s contest:
- Date: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
- Time: 6:40 p.m. ET
- Location: Tropicana Field | St. Petersburg, Fla.
- Probable starting pitchers: Robert Stock (Mets), Ian Seymour (Rays)
- TV channel: SNY
- Live stream: DIRECTV (free trial), Fubo (free trial), MLB.TV
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Mets upcoming games
All times Eastern Standard
Tuesday, Sept. 1
Mets at Rays, 6:40 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Mets at Rays, 6:40 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 4
Giants at Mets, 7:10 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Giants at Mets, 4:10 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 6
Giants at Mets, 1:40 p.m.