What channel is Astros vs. Rays on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch MLB Friday Night Baseball game

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Playoff hopefuls clash over Fourth of July weekend, with the Houston Astros welcoming the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday in the opener of a three-game series.

The Rays enter the holiday as one of MLB's hottest teams, the first in the American League to reach 50 wins. Between their strong play of late and the Yankees' seven-game skid, they have expanded their AL East lead and will be looking for more this weekend.

The Astros are trying to get back to .500 but still well within striking distance in the AL West. Despite coming off a home series loss to the Twins, they took series in Detroit and Toronto before that and are trying to build momentum with the All-Star break fast approaching.

Who will start the holiday festivities with a bang? Here's everything you need to know to watch.

What channel is Astros vs. Rays on today?

TV channel: None
Live stream: Apple TV

Astros vs. Rays will not air on traditional television Friday. The game will stream live as part of Apple TV's "Friday Night Baseball" package.

New subscribers get their first week of Apple TV for free. After that, they can subscribe for just $12.99/month.

Subscribers can watch "Friday Night Baseball" with the Apple TV app, which is available on select smart TVs, Roku devices, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.

Astros vs. Rays start time

Date: Friday, July 3
Time: 8:15 p.m. ET | 7:15 p.m. CT

First pitch of Astros vs. Rays on Friday is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be played at Daikin Park in Houston.

Apple TV 'Friday Night Baseball' schedule 2026

Apple and MLB have announced the "Friday Night Baseball" schedule through the end of July. See every upcoming game below.

DateGameTime (ET)

July 3	Rays at Astros	8:15 p.m.
	Brewers at Diamondbacks	9:45 p.m.
July 10	Red Sox at Mets	7:15 p.m.
	Braves at Cardinals	8:15 p.m.
July 17	White Sox at Blue Jays	7:15 p.m.
July 24	Yankees at Phillies	6:45 p.m.
	Blue Jays at Red Sox	7:15 p.m.
July 31	Rangers at Astros	8:15 p.m.
	Giants at Padres	9:45 p.m.