The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox renew their historic rivalry Tuesday night when they meet in Game 1 of the 2026 American League Wild Card Series at Yankee Stadium.
With the best-of-three series determining who advances to the AL Division Series, every pitch carries postseason implications. Fans across the United States will be able to watch the Yankees vs. Red Sox matchup nationally on television and through streaming.
Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1: Date and Start Time
Matchup: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
Event: 2026 MLB American League Wild Card Series — Game 1
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Start time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Location: Yankee Stadium
City: Bronx, New York
What Channel Is Yankees vs. Red Sox on Tonight?
Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1 will air nationally on NBC.
Fans with access to NBC through a cable, satellite or live-TV provider can watch the opening game of the Wild Card Series on television.
How to Stream Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1
Fans looking to stream Red Sox vs. Yankees Game 1 can watch the game on Peacock.
Peacock will provide streaming coverage of the matchup as part of NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2026 MLB postseason.
TV: NBC
Streaming: Peacock
Spanish-language coverage: Universo and Peacock
Availability can depend on subscription level and location.
Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1 Starting Pitchers
The expected pitching matchup features:
Boston Red Sox: Payton Tolle, LHP
New York Yankees: Cam Schlittler, RHP
The two young pitchers will take the mound under significant pressure as Boston and New York open a short best-of-three postseason series.
How Does the MLB Wild Card Series Work?
The MLB Wild Card Series uses a best-of-three format, meaning the first team to win two games advances.
All three games, if necessary, are played at the higher-seeded team’s ballpark. That makes Game 1 particularly important, as neither club has much time to recover from an opening loss.
The winner of the Yankees-Red Sox series will move on to the American League Division Series.
Yankees vs. Red Sox Wild Card Schedule
Game 1 begins Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium, with the remainder of the series continuing in New York.
Because the series is best-of-three, Game 3 will only be played if the Yankees and Red Sox split the first two games.
Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry Returns to October
Few rivalries in baseball carry the history of Yankees vs. Red Sox, and another postseason meeting adds a new chapter.
New York and Boston have produced some of MLB’s most memorable October moments, and the Wild Card format raises the stakes even further. Unlike a seven-game series, one poor performance can put a team immediately on the brink of elimination.
What Time Is Yankees vs. Red Sox Tonight?
First pitch for Red Sox vs. Yankees Game 1 is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Fans should tune in shortly before first pitch for pregame coverage and the latest lineup and pitching updates.
How to Watch Yankees vs. Red Sox Game 1
Here are the key viewing details:
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees
Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
TV channel: NBC
Live stream: Peacock
Spanish: Universo / Peacock
Venue: Yankee Stadium
Series: 2026 American League Wild Card Series, Game 1
The Yankees and Red Sox will begin their postseason battle under the lights in the Bronx, with the winner taking an immediate advantage in the race to reach the AL Division Series.