MLB watch guide
How to Watch the Texas Rangers
Full-season estimate: $812/season ($101/mo)
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Texas Rangers
19-21 · 2nd AL West
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DIRECTV STREAM Choice + Apple TV+
Start with DIRECTV STREAM Choice and Apple TV+ for Texas Rangers fans in Dallas. Budget about $812/season ($101/month) once local and national windows are included.
Season
$812
Monthly
$101
Upcoming schedule
Next 14 days
Generated May 11, 2026; updated hourly.
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| Date | Matchup | Time | Watch on |
|---|---|---|---|
Diamondbacks at RangersMLB | 8:05 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Diamondbacks at RangersMLB | 8:05 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Diamondbacks at RangersMLB | 8:05 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at AstrosMLB | 8:10 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at AstrosMLB | 7:10 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at AstrosMLB | 2:10 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at RockiesMLB | 8:40 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at RockiesMLB | 8:40 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at RockiesMLB | 3:10 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at AngelsMLB | 9:38 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at AngelsMLB | 10:05 PM EDT | MLBTV | |
Rangers at AngelsMLB | 7:20 PM EDT | PeacockStreaming-only |
Platform checks
Is the Texas Rangers game on a streaming-only service tonight?
Jump straight to the yes/no pages fans search before game time. Each page points back here for the full schedule and cost stack.
Percentile
68%
more expensive than 68% of teams
MLB Rank
#4/30
most expensive
MLB Avg
$90/mo
$14 above avg
MLB streaming range
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Alternative stacks
Fubo Pro
Fubo Pro + Apple TV+
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing TBS.
Monthly
$93
Season
$748
Sling Orange + Blue
Sling Orange + Blue + Apple TV+
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing Texas Rangers local coverage.
Monthly
$72
Season
$580
YouTube TV
YouTube TV + Apple TV+
Usually costs less only if you accept gaps: missing Texas Rangers local coverage.
Monthly
$89
Season
$716
Recommended stack details
Base package
DIRECTV STREAM Choice
Covers the national windows that still matter for Texas Rangers fans in Dallas.
Estimated cost
$94.99/mo
Add-on
Apple TV+
Apple TV+ - ~29 Friday Night Baseball games
Friday Night Baseball (exclusive)
Estimated cost
$12.99/mo
What this page assumes you can skip
Prime Video, Netflix Standard with ads, Peacock Premium, NFL Sunday Ticket, and a few other non-essential extras.
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This page starts from Dallas. Use the calculator if you live elsewhere, follow a second team, or want the ZIP-level answer.
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Tonight, asked & answered
The questions fans ask right now
- What channel is the Texas Rangers game on tonight?
- Tonight's Texas Rangers vs Arizona Diamondbacks game starts at 8:05 PM EDT on MLBTV.
- What time is the Texas Rangers game tonight?
- Tonight's Texas Rangers game starts at 8:05 PM EDT.
- Is tonight's Texas Rangers game free to watch?
- No — Tonight's Texas Rangers game airs on MLBTV, which requires a subscription.
- Is the Texas Rangers game on Apple TV+ tonight?
- No — tonight's Texas Rangers game is on MLBTV, not Apple TV+.
How we checked the math
Last reviewed
- We price the Texas Rangers home-market setup first, using DALLAS - FT. WORTH as the local TV market.
- MLB coverage can mix local rights, national windows, and direct-to-consumer add-ons.
- Change the ZIP, add another team, or model an away-market fan when your setup is different.
Rights watch
Texas Rangers rights news to watch
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DTC launch
SNLA+ makes Dodgers local games a direct streaming decision
Dodgers fans in the SportsNet LA home territory now have a direct option to weigh against live-TV bundles.
Exclusive window
Apple TV+ keeps Friday MLB as a separate habit
Friday Night Baseball returned for 2026, so MLB fans still need to check whether their team has an Apple-only night.