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Bernie Williams’ walk-off home run in 1999. Pedro Martinez vs. Don Zimmer in 2003. Curt Schilling’s “bloody sock game” in 2004. Brock Holt’s postseason cycle in 2018. What will another playoff meeting between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox bring to the table this time?
On Tuesday night, the two famed AL clubs will meet at Yankee Stadium for Game 1 of a best-of-three Wild Card series. Owning arguably the greatest rivalry in MLB history, there’s an expectation for drama in Red Sox vs. Yankees — in their history of postseason matchups, Boston and New York have gone an even 12-12 against one another.
While the Yankees (94-68) come into their home playoff series with momentum despite barely missing out on another AL East title, the Red Sox (89-73) have stuck around in the AL playoff picture all year, making the bracket for the first time since 2021.
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Tuesday night should bring one of the best pitching matchups of the entire postseason in Max Fried vs. Garrett Crochet. Both were among the best starters in the AL throughout 2025, with Fried posting a 2.86 ERA and 189 punchouts in his first season as a Yankee and Crochet emerging as one of MLB’s true aces with a 2.59 ERA and league-leading 255 strikeouts.
Between Aaron Judge, Alex Bregman, Jarren Duran and Cody Bellinger, there’s plenty of star power for another high-stakes chapter of Yankees-Red Sox. While the defending American League champs are still hungry for their first title since 2009, Boston is looking to return to the Fall Classic for the first time since 2018. Which side starts its postseason with a victory?
The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights from Red Sox vs. Yankees in Game 1 of the 2025 American League Wild Card Series. Follow along with the action below.
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This section will be updated closer to first pitch at 6:08 p.m. ET.
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Red Sox vs. Yankees start time
- Date: Tuesday, September 30
- Time: 6:08 p.m. ET, 3:08 p.m. PT
Game 1 of Red Sox vs. Yankees in the AL Wild Card Series will begin at 6:08 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in Bronx, New York.
What channel is Red Sox vs. Yankees on today?
Boston vs. New York in the AL Wild Card round will be broadcast nationally on ESPN, with Karl Ravech, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Buster Olney live from Yankee Stadium for the network.
You can also stream MLB Wild Card games live with the new ESPN app or on Fubo.
MLB playoff schedule 2025
Wild Card Series schedule
Tuesday, Sept. 30
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: Guardians vs. Tigers | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Cubs vs. Padres | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 1: Dodgers vs. Reds | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Wednesday Oct. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: Guardians vs. Tigers | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Cubs vs. Padres | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Yankees vs. Red Sox | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 2: Dodgers vs. Reds | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 2
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: Guardians vs. Tigers* | 1:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Cubs vs. Padres* | 3:08 p.m. | ABC, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Yankees vs. Red Sox* | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
| Game 3: Dodgers vs. Reds* | 9:08 p.m. | ESPN, ESPN app, Fubo |
*If necessary; Game 3 times subject to change
Division Series schedule, scores
Saturday, Oct. 4
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 1: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 1: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 1: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 1: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Sunday, Oct. 5
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 2: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 2: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 6
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 2: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 2: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Tuesday, Oct. 7
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 3: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 3: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 8
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 3: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 3: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALDS Game 4: Guardians/Tigers vs. Mariners* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 4: Yankees/Red Sox vs. Blue Jays* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Thursday, Oct. 9
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 4: Cubs/Padres vs. Brewers* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 4: Dodgers/Reds vs. Phillies* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 10
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALDS Game 5: Mariners vs. Guardians/Tigers* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
| ALDS Game 5: Blue Jays vs. Yankees/Red Sox* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 11
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLDS Game 5: Brewers vs. Cubs/Padres* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| NLDS Game 5: Phillies vs. Dodgers/Reds* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
League Championship Series schedule
Sunday, Oct. 12
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 13
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 14
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
Wednesday, Oct. 15
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Thursday, Oct. 16
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
Friday, Oct. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Oct. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
Sunday, Oct. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| ALCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Monday, Oct. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
| ALCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox/FS1, Fubo |
*If necessary
Tuesday, Oct. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| NLCS Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | TBS, DirecTV |
*If necessary
World Series schedule 2025
Friday, Oct. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 1: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Saturday, Oct. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 2: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Monday, Oct. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 3: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Tuesday, Oct. 28
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 4: TBD vs. TBD | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
Wednesday, Oct. 29
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 5: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Friday, Oct. 31
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 6: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
Saturday, Nov. 1
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Game 7: TBD vs. TBD* | TBD | Fox, Fubo |
*If necessary
