Following the Rangers across every platform in 2026 requires navigating an increasingly complicated media landscape. Here is the complete guide.
Television:
- Local broadcasts are on the new regional sports network arrangement following the Bally Sports bankruptcy. Check your local listings for the current carrier.
- National broadcasts on ESPN, FOX, TBS, and Apple TV+ are scattered throughout the season. The Rangers have approximately 15-20 nationally televised games per year.
Streaming:
- MLB.TV ($149.99/year for all out-of-market games) is the standard for fans outside the DFW blackout zone. Source: MLB.com pricing.
- Apple TV+ Friday Night Baseball has 2-4 Rangers games per season. Free with an Apple TV+ subscription ($9.99/month).
- Local game streaming options have improved since the Bally Sports collapse, but blackout restrictions remain for in-market fans.
Radio:
- 105.3 The Fan (KRLD-FM) is the Rangers' flagship radio station. Every game, pre-game and post-game shows.
- Spanish language broadcasts available on designated stations.
- MLB At Bat app ($2.99/month) includes audio for all games.
The blackout problem: In-market fans (DFW area) are blacked out from MLB.TV for Rangers games. This means if you do not have the local RSN, your legal options are limited to the radio, going to the game, or national broadcasts. This is the most frustrating aspect of being a baseball fan in 2026.
VPN workaround: Many fans use VPN services to circumvent blackout restrictions on MLB.TV. This is technically against MLB's terms of service but is widely practiced. I am not recommending it, just acknowledging it exists.
Sources:
- MLB.com — streaming and blackout policies
- 105.3 The Fan — broadcast schedule
- Apple TV+ — programming schedule
MLB.TV with a VPN is how most tech-savvy fans watch. $150 for every out-of-market game is a great deal. The blackout policy just forces people to find workarounds.