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One of the most storied rivalries in professional sports heads into another homestretch this weekend, as the New York Yankees face off against the Boston Red Sox in a pivotal series at Fenway Park.
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The Yankees and Red Sox are both chasing a playoff spot in the 2025 MLB season. Both teams trail the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East division, though they’re also hoping to book a Wild Card berth to move onto the postseason.
At a Glance: How to Watch Yankees vs. Red Sox Game
Stream Free: DirecTV, Fubo
TV channel: MLB Network, YES Network (New York), NESN (Boston), ESPN
Date, start time: Sept. 13 at 4:10 p.m. ET; Sept. 14 at 7:10 p.m. ET
Want to watch the Yankees vs. Red Sox games on TV and online? Here’s what you need to know.
How to Watch Yankees vs. Red Sox on TV
The Yankees face off against the Boston Red Sox for two more games this weekend. Each of the games will air on a different network. Saturday’s afternoon matchup will air on MLB Network, while Sunday’s finale airs on ESPN. You can also watch both games locally on YES Network and NESN.
How to Live Stream Yankees vs. Red Sox Online
If you don’t have cable or prefer to watch the Yankees vs. Red Sox online, there are a couple ways to live stream the games this week.
DirecTV
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Your best bet to stream the Yankees-Red Sox games online is through DirecTV, which lets you watch MLB Network, ESPN and hundreds of other channels online, without needing cable. DirecTV currently offers a five-day free trial that you can use to livestream the Yankees vs. Red Sox series online free.
What we like: DirecTV lets you watch the baseball games from your phone, tablet, computer or smart TV. The streamer is also offering a deal right now that gets you a monthly plan from just $49.99 — a huge savings off its regular price.
Fubo
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Sports fans will want to check out fuboTV, which is your best bet for streaming the Yankees vs. Red Sox games online. The streaming service offers hundreds of live TV channels that you can stream online, including dozens of live sports. Sign-up for fuboTV here and use it to watch the Yankees vs. Red Sox games on MLB Network and ESPN.
Use fubo’s 7-day free trial to watch the games online for free without having to pay for a subscription.
What we like: Fubo carries YES Network in the New York area and NESN in the Boston area if you want a local feed of this weekend’s games.
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Yankees vs. Red Sox Odds, Predictions
Both teams are pretty evenly matched but Aaron Judge and the Yankees are coming off an emotional win over the Detroit Tigers on 9/11, and are currently the slight favorites on the road against Alex Bregman and the Sox. You can see the latest odds and wagers here.
One person who’s firmly in New York’s corner? Longtime fan Spike Lee, who appeared in a video promoting Apple TV+ and Friday Night Baseball this week (while also promoting his new film, Highest 2 Lowest). The legendary director was fittingly decked out in Yankees gear, with white glasses to match.
There are just two weeks left in the 2025 MLB season. The postseason is scheduled to begin on September 30.
