The countdown to the 2026/27 campaign is already narrowing to a single, simple question for Derby County supporters: how do you see the final pre-season test? The answer is RamsTV, with John Eustace sending his side to face Rotherham United at the New York Stadium on Tuesday 4th August at 7.30pm BST.
And that matters. This is not just another warm-up hidden away from view. It is Derby County’s final pre-season friendly before the season gets serious, and for supporters unable to make the trip in person, the live stream offers a clear and timely way to watch the Rams one last time before the competitive pressure kicks in.
One last run-out before the real fixture list bites
The timing gives this match extra edge. Derby County are due back in action again on Friday night for a Carabao Cup Round One tie with Lincoln City at Pride Park Stadium, so the meeting with Rotherham United arrives as the final chance to fine-tune the details before the games start carrying consequences.
That is exactly why live access matters. Pre-season is often treated as disposable by the wider football world, but supporters know better. It is the last chance to see combinations, shape, rhythm and intent before the competitive stuff begins. For those not travelling to the New York Stadium, RamsTV makes sure this one does not pass them by.
There is also a practical point here. Derby County have said pre-season fixtures are not included in monthly RamsTV subscription packages because broadcast agreement differences between clubs make that impossible to standardise. Instead, fans can access the match with a Match Pass, priced at £5, with subscribers set to receive an update ahead of the start of the 2026/27 campaign on what will be included in their RamsTV package.
For supporters, the message is straightforward: Tuesday night is the final chance to watch Derby County in pre-season, live, before the season proper arrives. The venue is the New York Stadium, the kickoff is 7.30pm BST, and RamsTV is the route in. Simple enough — and, for anyone who wants one more look at John Eustace’s side, absolutely worth it.
