Rays vs – The Tampa Bay Rays open a three-game series against the Houston Astros tonight, July 3, at 8:15 p.m. ET at Daikin Park. The game streams on Apple TV with a one-week free trial available in advance of Friday Night Baseball coverage.
When the Tampa Bay Rays take the field for Game 1 of their three-game series with the Houston Astros, it won’t be on the usual cable dial—Apple TV has the night’s switch.
The first pitch is set for 8:15 p.m. ET on Friday, July 3, with the matchup taking place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas. For viewers looking to stream without paying right away, the broadcast is listed on Apple TV, with a free trial offered.
Game details are straightforward: Date — Friday, July 3, 2026; Time — 8:15 p.m. ET; Venue — Daikin Park. The TV channel is listed as N/A, while the live stream is Apple TV. The free-trial option is shown as “Yes” for Apple TV, and blackout restrictions are listed as “No.”
This night also lands within Apple TV’s “Friday Night Baseball” doubleheader coverage, marking the fifth year of that arrangement. The streaming package is described with a one-week free trial, followed by $12.99 per month after the trial period.
There’s one more practical detail for anyone planning to watch: Apple TV+ offers a 7-day free trial, and the sign-up is positioned as the way to catch tonight’s game for free. After that, the monthly charge begins.
For the Rays and Astros, it’s Game 1 of a series—while for fans, it’s a simple question of timing: get the trial before the 8:15 p.m. ET start, or be ready for Apple TV+ once the week runs out.
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