It’s a rivalry renewed as the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox collide in a best-of-three Wild Card Series!

There’s no shortage of documentaries that cover the historic rivalry between the Yanks and the Sox. Netflix has The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox, Prime Video has Game 7: Yankees vs. Red Sox 2003, and ESPN just debuted a new docuseries titled Believers: Boston Red Sox. Perhaps another chapter will be added to the longstanding feud when these two teams collide in the 2025 playoffs.

Game 1 features a battle of aces as Garrett Crochet (18-5, 2.59 ERA) and Max Fried (19-5, 2.86 ERA) square off, while Brayan Bello and Carlos Rodon are scheduled to start Game 2. The Yanks have won the last six games Fried has started, and the Sox have been victorious in Crochet’s last seven starts. Which team will take a 1-0 lead? We’re going with the Yanks in a low-scoring ball game.

Here’s how to watch the Yankees/Red Sox Wild Card Series live online.

What Time Does The Red Sox vs. Yankees Game Start Tonight?

Game 1 of the Yankees/Red Sox series starts Tuesday, September 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Red Sox-Yankees Schedule:

• Game 1: 6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Game 2 (October 1): 6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN
• Game 3 (October 2, if necessary): 6:00 p.m. ET on ESPN

Where to Watch Yankees vs. Red Sox Online:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch the Yanks-Sox Wild Card Series live on ESPN or the ESPN app. One new option is ESPN’s Unlimited bundle, which includes ESPN, Hulu, and Disney+ for $29.99/month.

The only way to watch shows airing live without cable is by using a live TV streaming service. We recommend DIRECTV, which has a number of flexible subscription options starting at $49.99/month and comes with a five-day free trial.

You can also watch ESPN live with an active subscription to fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, or Sling TV. YouTube TV, fuboTV, and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials for new subscribers.

Can I Watch The Yankees vs. Red Sox Game on MLB.TV?

Yes. You can stream every postseason game live in the U.S. on MLB.TV, but you have to first authenticate your subscription through a participating TV provider (Verizon, Spectrum, Optimum, FuboTV, DIRECTV, and more). Available for $29.99, the streamer isn’t currently offering a free trial.