Yankees and Red Sox set for 2026 wild card series starting Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:04 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026
The New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox are set to begin their best-of-three Wild Card Series on Saturday, September 29. The Red Sox secured the No. 5 seed after a 4-3 win over the Chicago Cubs, while the Yankees claimed the No. 4 seed. All games will take place in New York. Tickets for the games are available, with prices starting under $100 for the initial match. The series is highlighted by the intense rivalry between the two teams, promising a competitive playoff environment.
- •Red Sox won 4-3 against Cubs to secure playoff spot
- •Yankees hold No. 4 seed, Red Sox are No. 5
- •Best-of-three series starts on Saturday, September 29
- •Game ticket prices start below $100
- •Potential for a matchup against Tampa Bay Rays in ALDS
- 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — NY Yankees vs Boston Red Sox MLB playoff tickets cost less than $100
"Another chapter in the best rivalry in sports will be written this week as the Yankees and Red Sox battle in the 2026 MLB wild card series.
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