Ways to watch Guardians vs. Rays in ALCS Game 3 live at no cost

October 15, 2026

It’s all tied up.

After exchanging intense games in St. Petersburg, Junior Caminero’s Tampa Bay Rays and José Ramirez’s Cleveland Guardians head to Progressive Field for Game 3 of the ALCS at 1 p.m. today.

“We feel great. I mean, we would have loved to take [Game 2],” Guardians manager Stephen Vogt admitted. “That would have been really significant. We had our chances to do that. But going home tied 1-1, with three games ahead of our fans in Cleveland, we feel optimistic. We’re looking forward to getting started.”

Watch Rays vs. Guardians for free

When: Oct. 15, 1 p.m. ET
Where: Progressive Field (Cleveland, Ohio)
How to watch for free: DIRECTV (five-day free trial)
TV Channel: TBS

Today, the Rays will have right-hander Griffin Jax (8-10, 3.52 ERA) on the mound, while the Guardians’ ace, Gavin Williams (14-8, 3.76 ERA), is set to start at home.

Williams has been effective against the Rays, holding a 2-1 record with a 1.80 ERA over five starts since 2023. In his last game, he struck out nine in 7 2/3 innings, securing a 3-1 victory at home on April 29.

Also noteworthy, today’s game time was moved up from 6 p.m. to 1 p.m. because of expected rain later tonight.

Here’s how to watch Game 3 of the ALCS for free without cable.

Rays vs. Guardians start time

Game 3 of the ALCS between the Rays and Guardians is set for today, Oct. 15, at 1 p.m. ET.

How to watch Rays vs. Guardians ALCS Game 3 for free

If you’re without cable, a live TV streaming service will be necessary to catch the Rays and Guardians in the 2026 ALCS for free.

DIRECTV is suggested as a great option for a free live TV trial. You can currently take advantage of a five-day free trial and save $30 on your first month. The Choice plan is recommended, as it includes FOX among its 125+ channel offerings.

Rays vs. Guardians starting pitchers

The ALCS continues today with a matchup of pitchers. Gavin Williams, the Guardians’ ace (14-8, 3.76 ERA), will face off against Griffin Jax (8-10, 3.52 ERA) for the Rays.