How to watch Rays vs. Tigers: TV channel, live stream, time
The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Detroit Tigers on Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. ET at Comerica Park. Watch the Rays vs. Tigers nationally on FS1, or stream live through FOX One and the FOX Sports app. Detroit enters on a five-game skid while AL East-leading Tampa Bay looks to keep rolling after a 3-1 win over Baltimore.
Key Takeaways
- First pitch is Monday, August 24, 2026 at 6:40 p.m. ET from Comerica Park in Detroit.
- National TV coverage is on FS1; live streaming is available via FOX One and FOX Sports.
- Framber Valdez starts for Detroit against Drew Rasmussen for Tampa Bay in the series opener.
- The Rays (77-53) lead the AL East; the Tigers (61-69) are trying to stay in the wild-card race.
- Local options include Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, and the Tigers Radio Network.
What time does Rays vs. Tigers start?
The series opener kicks off at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday, August 24, 2026. Tampa Bay and Detroit open a three-game set at Comerica Park after the Tigers were swept by the Kansas City Royals in an 11-7 loss on Sunday. The Rays arrive with momentum from a 3-1 victory over Baltimore.
Detroit has dropped five straight and seven of its last eight games, leaving playoff hopes fading fast. Tampa Bay sits atop the AL East and carries a 34-30 road record this season. First pitch from Comerica Park is locked for 6:40 p.m. ET, per CBS Sports.
Where can you watch Rays vs. Tigers on TV?
FS1 carries the national broadcast for this Rays vs. Tigers matchup, according to FOX Sports. Detroit-area viewers can also tune in through Detroit SportsNet on local cable and satellite packages.
Out-of-market fans with an MLB.TV subscription can stream the game as well. Radio listeners can follow along on the Tigers Radio Network throughout Michigan and surrounding areas.
How can you stream Rays vs. Tigers live?
Live streaming options include FOX One, which offers a three-day free trial, and the FOX Sports platform. CBS Sports also lists Fubo as a streaming option for the game. Cord-cutters comparing services can browse our Future Tech & AI Wonders hub for how live sports streaming keeps evolving across devices.
MLB.TV remains the go-to for out-of-market viewers who already hold a league subscription. Check blackout rules in the Detroit market before signing up for any single-game pass.
Who is starting for the Rays and Tigers?
Left-hander Framber Valdez (8-8, 4.35 ERA in 138.2 innings) takes the mound for Detroit after two rough August outings. Over his last 11.1 innings, Valdez has posted a 6.35 ERA while allowing 11 hits and nine walks, per Bless You Boys.
Right-hander Drew Rasmussen (13-5, 3.01 ERA in 134.1 innings) opposes him for Tampa Bay. Rasmussen is coming off a five-run, five-inning loss to Toronto but still brings one of the steadiest profiles on either staff. Neither pitcher has faced the other team this season.
Why does this Rays vs. Tigers game matter?
Detroit swept Tampa Bay in St. Petersburg to open June and hopes a familiar foe can spark another turnaround at home. The Tigers are 32-31 at Comerica Park this season but need wins now to stay relevant in the American League wild-card picture.
Tampa Bay enters as a -126 money-line favorite with a 7.5-run over/under, according to CBS Sports. SportsLine's projection model simulated the game 10,000 times and projects 8.7 combined runs. Key bats to watch include Junior Caminero and Kevin McGonigle.