Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees: AL Wild Card Series 2026
Boston Red Sox vs New York Yankees in the 2026 AL Wild Card Series, a best-of-3 series. Game 1 is Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT at Yankee Stadium, Bronx on NBC. Every game, first pitch time, TV and result is below, with links to each game page.
5Boston Red Sox87-75 · Wild card0
4New York Yankees93-68 · Wild card0AL Wild Card Series Schedule and Results
| Game | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV (US) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | Red Sox at Yankees | NBC | |||
| G2 | Red Sox at Yankees | NBC | |||
| G3 | Red Sox at Yankees | NBC |
How Red Sox and Yankees Got Here
Boston Red Sox
87-75, wild card, No. 5 seed. +78 run differential.
New York Yankees
93-68, wild card, No. 4 seed. +138 run differential.
Season series: Red Sox 1, Yankees 3 in 4 regular-season meetings.
Form Entering the Series
Red Sox5-5 last 10Yankees5-5 last 10Regular-season games only, oldest to newest left to right; hover a result for the score. Run averages are over the same span.
What Is at Stake
The winner advances to the Division Series against the Tampa Bay Rays (No. 1 seed), Oct 3–10, 2026. The higher seed hosts every game. Games are added to this page as soon as they are scheduled; scores update live.
This Red Sox vs Yankees AL Wild Card Series page updates with every pitch: series score, results and the next game. The bracket shows where the winner goes next, and the schedule lists every other series.
Red Sox vs Yankees AL Wild Card Series FAQ
Who is winning the Red Sox vs Yankees series?
The series has not started; Game 1 is Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT.
Where are the Red Sox vs Yankees games played?
The higher seed hosts every game: Yankee Stadium, Bronx.
When is Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series?
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT, Red Sox at Yankees.
How many games is the AL Wild Card Series?
Best of 3: first to 2 wins.
Who has home field in the AL Wild Card Series?
The higher seed hosts every game.
What channel is the AL Wild Card Series on?
NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
What does the winner get?
A place in the Division Series.