MLB Doubleheader ● Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 • Game 1 (Afternoon)
Last updated: September 22, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays vs New York Yankees — Game 1

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Doubleheader Game 1 (Afternoon Matinee)

The Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees open a Tuesday day-night doubleheader at Yankee Stadium. This afternoon contest marks Doubleheader Game 1, with first pitch scheduled for 1:05 PM ET / 10:05 AM PT. Follow live scores, confirmed start times, and official viewing options right here on StreamEast Sports.

Game Quick Facts Doubleheader Game 1 • American League East
Matchup
Tampa Bay Rays at New York Yankees
Game Designation
Doubleheader Game 1 (Afternoon)
Date & Afternoon First Pitch
Tuesday, Sept 22, 2026 • 1:05 PM ET
Venue & City
Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
Away Team
Tampa Bay Rays
Home Team
New York Yankees
Regional Broadcaster
YES Network / Bally Sports Sun
Out-of-Market Streaming
MLB.TV
Covers Game 1 only • Separate event identity from Game 2

Rays vs Yankees Game 1 Start Time

First pitch for Doubleheader Game 1 is officially set for 1:05 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. This is the designated afternoon game of the day-night twin bill:

Time Zone Scheduled Afternoon First Pitch Regional Network Game Designation
Eastern Time (ET) 1:05 PM (13:05) YES / Bally Sports Sun Doubleheader Game 1 (Afternoon)
Central Time (CT) 12:05 PM (12:05) YES / Bally Sports Sun Doubleheader Game 1 (Afternoon)
Mountain Time (MT) 11:05 AM (11:05) YES / Bally Sports Sun Doubleheader Game 1 (Afternoon)
Pacific Time (PT) 10:05 AM (10:05) YES / Bally Sports Sun Doubleheader Game 1 (Afternoon)
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) 10:05 PM (22:05) MLB.TV Doubleheader Game 1

Rays vs Yankees Doubleheader Schedule

Major League Baseball has scheduled a day-night doubleheader between Tampa Bay and New York on Tuesday, September 22, 2026:

  • Game 1 (Afternoon): Scheduled first pitch at 1:05 PM ET — (Covered by this guide).
  • Game 2 (Evening): Scheduled first pitch at 7:05 PM ET on TBS and HBO Max.
Important Doubleheader Notice: This page exclusively covers Game 1. In accordance with StreamEast Sports' permanent event architecture, Game 1 and Game 2 maintain independent event records, unique URLs, and separate structured data. Final scores, pitching lines, and highlight recaps from Game 2 will not be merged into this afternoon game page.

What Channel Is Rays vs Yankees Game 1 On?

Game 1 of the doubleheader is televised on regional sports networks:

  • New York Yankees Market: The YES Network provides regional television coverage across the New York tri-state area.
  • Tampa Bay Rays Market: Bally Sports Sun (or designated regional rights partner) carries the local Rays telecast across Florida.
  • Out-of-Market Viewers: MLB.TV streams all regular season out-of-market games live, subject to standard blackout restrictions for in-market subscribers.

Note: The evening Game 2 is broadcast nationally on TBS and HBO Max. Afternoon Game 1 broadcast assignments are separate and regional.

How to Watch Rays vs Yankees Game 1

You can watch the afternoon game legally through the following verified providers:

  • YES Network / Bally Sports Sun: Available through traditional cable and satellite providers in the respective team markets.
  • MLB.TV: Stream out-of-market regular season games live across all supported devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, mobile devices, and desktop browsers.
  • Live-TV Streaming Services: Services carrying regional sports networks in your area — such as DirecTV Stream, Fubo, or other eligible packages — may include the applicable RSN broadcast.

Where Is Rays vs Yankees Game 1 Being Played?

Doubleheader Game 1 is taking place at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. The afternoon contest opens the day-night twin bill before the home crowd. The New York Yankees are the home team, and the Tampa Bay Rays are the visiting away team.

Live Scores & In-Progress Updates

Real-time score tracking for Rays vs Yankees Game 1 is available on our Live Scores hub. In-progress updates including inning-by-inning scoring, pitch counts, and game status will refresh automatically once first pitch is thrown at 1:05 PM ET.

Independent Viewing Notice

StreamEast Sports (streameastsports.org) is an independent sports scheduling directory and legal viewing guide. StreamEast Sports does not host, broadcast, or link to unauthorized live video streams. Match times, channel listings, and verified rights holders are provided exclusively to help sports fans access authorized, legal broadcasts.

Where to Watch Game 1 → Game 2 (Evening) Guide → View Complete MLB Schedule MLB Hub • Standings & Teams

❓ Rays vs Yankees Game 1 Frequently Asked Questions

First pitch for Doubleheader Game 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 1:05 PM Eastern Time (12:05 PM CT / 11:05 AM MT / 10:05 AM PT).

Game 1 of the doubleheader is carried on regional sports networks: the YES Network in the New York Yankees television market and Bally Sports Sun in the Tampa Bay Rays territory. National television broadcast assignments for the afternoon game differ from the TBS evening Game 2 broadcast.

Yes. This page covers Game 1, the afternoon matinee of a scheduled day-night doubleheader on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at Yankee Stadium. Game 2 is a separate evening contest with first pitch at 7:05 PM ET.

Game 1 is available on regional sports networks (YES Network for the Yankees market, Bally Sports Sun for the Rays market). You can also stream through MLB.TV for out-of-market viewers, or via live-TV streaming services that carry the applicable RSN in your area.

Game 1 is being played at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York, with the New York Yankees as the home team and the Tampa Bay Rays as the visiting team.

Game 1 is the afternoon opener (1:05 PM ET) and Game 2 is the evening nightcap (7:05 PM ET on TBS/HBO Max). Each game has its own independent URL, schema, scoring record, and pitching assignments on StreamEast Sports.