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Yankees prepare for AL Wild Card Series against Red Sox next week

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Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Yankees prepare for AL Wild Card Series against Red Sox next week
Summary

The New York Yankees are set to face the Boston Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Series, beginning on September 29, 2026. The Yankees, securing the No. 4 seed, will host the series in the Bronx after finishing the regular season stronger than the No. 5 seeded Red Sox. This matchup marks the seventh postseason meeting between the two rivals, with each team having won three series historically. The best-of-three series winner will advance to face the Tampa Bay Rays in the AL Division Series. Game times and broadcast details will be updated as they are announced.

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  • •Yankees finished the regular season four games better than the Red Sox.
  • •First pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for September 29.
  • •Yankees will have home-field advantage in the series.
  • •The matchup is the seventh all-time postseason meeting between the teams.
  • •Streaming available on Peacock and broadcast on NBC.
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  • 8:26 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch Yankees vs. Red Sox in AL Wild Card Series: Start times, channels, and more
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