It won't quite be prime time when the Yankees and Red Sox begin their Wild Card series on Tuesday, but the matchup of bitter rivals figures to be the day's prime attraction.
Though New York and Boston obviously have plenty of familiarity thanks to their regular AL East showdowns, this will be their first postseason meeting since 2021 and their first playoff series against one another since 2018.
A pair of left-handers still new to the rivalry will take the ball for Tuesday's opening game. Postseason veteran Max Fried (19-5, 2.86 ERA) gets the start for the Yankees, while MLB strikeout leader Garrett Crochet (18-5, 2.59) will be on the mound for the Red Sox in his first playoff start.
Boston has ended New York's season the last three times these teams met in the playoffs. Here's how to tune in and watch the drama this time around:
What time is Yankees vs. Red Sox today?
- Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30
- Time: 6:08 p.m. ET
Game 1 of the best-of-three Yankees vs. Red Sox series will begin Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6:08 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium.
Wednesday's Game 2 will start at the same time, and a potential Game 3 on Thursday will as well, though that could change depending how how other series play out.
Yankees vs. Red Sox schedule
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue., Sept. 30 | Game 1: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Wed., Oct. 1 | Game 2: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Thu., Oct. 2 | Game 3: Yankees vs. Red Sox* | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
*If necessary; Game 3 time subject to change
How to watch Yankees vs. Red Sox: TV channel, live stream
ESPN is set to air all three games of the Yankees vs. Red Sox series. Karl Ravech, David Cone and Eduardo Perez will be in the booth for the duration, with Buster Olney reporting.
For those without cable, the ESPN app and Fubo will have live streams available.
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Yankees vs. Red Sox radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
MLB fans can listen to the Yankees vs. Red Sox Wild Card series live on SiriusXM.
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Yankees vs. Red Sox playoff history
The 2025 Wild Card series meeting will be the sixth postseason matchup between the rivals. Boston holds the 3-2 edge in the previous series meetings.
| Year | Round | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ALCS | Yankees 4-1 |
| 2003 | ALCS | Yankees 4-3 |
| 2004 | ALCS | Red Sox 4-3 |
| 2018 | ALDS | Red Sox 3-1 |
| 2021 | ALWC | Red Sox 1-0 |