Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians
Tampa Bay Rays at Cleveland Guardians, ALCS Game 4: Friday, October 16, 2026, 6:00 PM ET, on TBS, truTV and HBO Max. Series: 0-0, best of 7.
Series
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- Game 1Guardians at Rays
- Game 2Guardians at Rays
- Game 3Rays at Guardians
- Game 4Rays at Guardians
- Game 5Rays at Guardians
- Game 6Guardians at Rays
- Game 7Guardians at Rays
What time is Rays vs Guardians and what channel is it on?
The No. 1 seed Tampa Bay Rays (98-64) visit the No. 2 seed Cleveland Guardians (85-77) in the League Championship Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs on Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM EDT.
Rays: beat New York Yankees 4-3 in the LDS. Guardians: beat Chicago White Sox 2-0 in the LDS.
This page switches to a live score at first pitch and to the final line score and recap when the game ends.
How do Rays and Guardians match up?
| Rays | Guardians | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 1 | No. 2 |
| Record | 98-64 | 85-77 |
| Division | AL East | AL Central |
| Runs scored / allowed | 736 / 650 | 678 / 667 |
| Run differential | +86 | +11 |
| Regular-season streak | L1 | L1 |
Have Rays and Guardians played this season?
Rays and Guardians did not meet during the 2026 regular season.
Who does the winner play next?
A place in the World Series, Oct 23–31, 2026.
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When is Tampa Bay Rays vs Cleveland Guardians?
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT.
Who has home-field advantage?
The Cleveland Guardians host this game.
What channel is Rays vs Guardians on?
TBS, truTV and HBO Max in the United States.
What round is this?
The League Championship Series of the 2026 MLB playoffs (2026 season).
What does the winner get?
A place in the World Series.
Where can I see the full bracket?
On the 2026 MLB playoff bracket page, which links to every game.