It’s the New York Mets versus the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on September 22, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:05 PM ET
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- TV Channels: SportsNet New York (SNY), Rangers Sports Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers on September 22, 2026
You can watch the Texas Rangers take on the New York Mets live on DIRECTV on SportsNet New York (SNY) and Rangers Sports Network on September 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM ET.
New York Mets (71-85) at Texas Rangers (78-78) — Game Preview
The New York Mets (71-85) visit the Texas Rangers (78-78) at Globe Life Field on September 22, 2026, with Texas sitting atop the AL West while New York sits 21 games back in the NL East. New York has out-homered Texas as a team this season, 194 home runs to 176. Juan Soto anchors the middle of the Mets’ order from left field, hitting .273 with 26 home runs and 65 RBIs, while Jake Burger has been a steady power source at first base for Texas, hitting .233 with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs.
Carson Benge has complemented Soto’s power with steady contact production from right field, hitting .275 with a .339 on-base percentage and a .419 slugging mark. On the Texas side, Josh Jung leads the Rangers with a .295 average, well ahead of Ezequiel Duran’s .264 at shortstop. Both clubs are well out of playoff contention this September, with the two teams meeting today at Globe Life Field.
Regional Coverage
SportsNet New York (SNY), Rangers Sports Network
League Packages
What Time is the New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers Game Today?
The New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers game starts at 8:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers?
You can watch New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers on your local regional sports network, SportsNet New York (SNY) and Rangers Sports Network, and MLB Extra Innings®.
New York Mets Channel on DIRECTV
SportsNet New York (SNY) (Channel 639)
Texas Rangers Channel on DIRECTV
Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677)
Players to Watch: New York Mets vs. Texas Rangers
New York Mets
Carson Benge — RF. Carson Benge has settled into a steady role in right field, hitting .275 with a .339 on-base percentage and a .419 slugging mark. The rookie outfielder’s contact skills give the Mets’ lineup a table-setting look behind the middle-of-the-order power bats.
Juan Soto — LF. Juan Soto anchors the middle of the Mets’ order from left field, hitting .273 with 26 home runs and 65 RBIs. He remains the focal point of New York’s lineup construction even as the team plays out the final weeks of a difficult season.
Bo Bichette — 3B. Hitting .263 with 17 home runs, Bo Bichette has driven in 76 runs from the third base spot for the Mets this season. He gives New York a proven run producer in the middle of the lineup as the regular season winds down.
Texas Rangers
Ezequiel Duran — SS. Ezequiel Duran holds down shortstop for Texas, hitting .264 with a .325 on-base percentage and a .431 slugging mark. His average trails teammate Josh Jung’s team-leading .295 this season.
Jake Burger — 1B. Jake Burger has been a steady power source at first base this season, hitting .233 with 27 home runs and 88 RBIs. His run production remains a fixture in the middle of Texas’ order despite a batting average below .240.
Josh Jung — 3B. Josh Jung leads the Rangers with a .295 average, well ahead of Duran’s .264 at shortstop. The third baseman has paired that average with a .360 on-base percentage and a .450 slugging mark, giving Texas a complete offensive profile at the hot corner.
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