2021 ALDS: How to Stream Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays Series Online For Free Without Cable: TV Channels/Streaming
After a thrilling victory over their hated rival, the Boston Red Sox look to start their campaign for World Series title number 10 on a positive note. To do so, they’ll have to vanquish another divisional foe — and the top team in the AL — the Tampa Bay Rays. Tampa has been close-but-no-cigar twice, losing in the World Series during the 2008 and 2020 seasons. Can the Rays finally get over the hump? They’ll have to beat Boston first.
You can watch Red Sox vs. Rays on FS1 and MLB Network, depending on the night.
How to Watch the ALDS: Red Sox vs. Rays Online for Free Without Cable
- When: Starting October 7th at 8 PM ET
- TV: FS1, MLB Network
- Streaming: Watch with a 5-Day Free Trial of DIRECTV STREAM
Red Sox vs. Rays Schedule
Thursday, Oct. 7
- Red Sox v. Rays, Game 1 (FS1, 8 PM ET)
Friday, Oct. 8
- Red Sox v. Rays, Game 2 (FS1, 7 p.m. ET)
Sunday, Oct. 10
- Rays v. Red Sox, Game 3 (MLB Network, 4 p.m. ET)
Monday, Oct. 11
- Rays v. Red Sox, Game 4 ° (FS1 or MLBN)
Wednesday, Oct. 13
- Red Sox v. Rays, Game 5 ° (FS1)
° If necessary
Unlike during the regular season, all MLB playoff games will be televised nationally, meaning you won’t need a Regional Sports Network, except to watch your local pre-game and post-game coverage.
How to Stream ALDS Series: Red Sox vs. Rays Live Without Cable
There are five major streaming providers that offer Live TV Streaming. These allow you to watch the Red Sox/Rays series live using iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV, Chromecast, and Web.
This is the best option for fans that want to watch their local channels (FOX) and nationally televised games on cable networks like ESPN, FS1, TBS, & MLB Network.
| DTV STREAM | Fubo | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Get $10 Off | Sign Up | |||
| $79.99 | $91.99 | $76.99 | $25 | $40 | $40 | $72.99 | ||
| FS1 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MLB Network | $15 | $8 | ✓ | - | $11 | $11 | - | |
All Live TV Streaming Services
Price: $79.99
Includes: FS1 + 31 Top Cable Channels
Add-on: $15 Sports Pack
Includes: MLB Network
Price: $40
Includes: FS1 + 24 Top Cable Channels
Add-on: $11 Sports Extra
Includes: MLB Network
Price: $76.99
Includes: FS1 and MLB Network + 33 Top Cable Channels
Price: $91.99
Includes: FS1 + 25 Top Cable Channels
Add-on: $8 fubo Extra
Includes: MLB Network
Add-on: $11 Sports Plus
Includes: MLB Network
Price: $72.99
Includes: FS1 + 32 Top Cable Channels