The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have one of the most storied rivalries in all of sports, and it will take center stage on ESPN for the American League Wild Card series.
The Red Sox and Yankees have a three-game series in New York starting Tuesday, September 30. I love a good rivalry, and I’ll be following this series with bated breath. If you want to follow along as well, keep reading this watch guide for TV channels, dates, and times for each game.
What channels have Boston Red Sox games?
Most Boston Red Sox games air locally on NESN and NESN+. But you’ll need access to FOX, FS1, ESPN, TBS, and MLB Network to watch nationally televised matchups, with some games also streaming on Apple TV+ and The Roku Channel.
MLB.TV and MLB EXTRA INNINGS show the NESN games for out-of-market fans.
Want radio coverage? MLB At Bat has live audio of every Red Sox game without location blackouts. New England–based listeners can also catch games on select AM and FM stations via the team’s radio affiliates.
2025 Boston Red Sox playoffs TV schedule
The Boston Red Sox have three games on the road in NYC, and each of them are sure to be insane from an atmosphere standpoint. For the Red Sox to prevail, they’ll need to absorb the crowd hate and let it fall right off them.
Below is the full Wild Card schedule. Each game is on ESPN. Check this page frequently because as the Red Sox advance in the playoffs, I’ll add more information on when and how to watch games.
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Channel |
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| At New York Yankees (Game 1) | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN |
| At New York Yankees (Game 2) | Wednesday, Oct. 1 | 6:08 p.m. | ESPN |
| At New York Yankees (Game 3)* | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
Data effective as of post date.
*If necessary
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
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March |
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| At Texas Rangers | Thursday, March 27 | 4:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Texas Rangers | Friday, March 28 | 8:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Texas Rangers | Saturday, March 29 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Texas Rangers | Sunday, March 30 | 2:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Monday, March 31 | 3:05 p.m. | NESN |
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April |
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| At Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday, April 2 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, April 3 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Friday, April 4 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday, April 5 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday, April 6 | 7:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Monday, April 7 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, April 8 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, April 9 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday, April 10 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Chicago White Sox | Friday, April 11 | 7:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Chicago White Sox | Saturday, April 12 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Chicago White Sox | Sunday, April 13 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, April 14 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, April 15 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, April 16 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Chicago White Sox | Friday, April 18 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Chicago White Sox | Saturday, April 19 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Chicago White Sox | Sunday, April 20 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Chicago White Sox | Monday, April 21 | 11:10 a.m. | NESN |
| Seattle Mariners | Tuesday, April 22 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Seattle Mariners | Wednesday, April 23 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Seattle Mariners | Thursday, April 24 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Friday, April 25 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Saturday, April 26 | 6:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Cleveland Guardians | Sunday, April 27 | 1:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, April 29 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, April 30 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
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May |
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| At Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday, May 1 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
| Minnesota Twins | Friday, May 2 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Minnesota Twins | Saturday, May 3 | 4:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| Minnesota Twins | Sunday, May 4 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Texas Rangers | Tuesday, May 6 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Texas Rangers | Wednesday, May 7 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Texas Rangers | Thursday, May 8 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Kansas City Royals | Friday, May 9 | 7:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Kansas City Royals | Saturday, May 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Kansas City Royals | Sunday, May 11 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Detroit Tigers | Monday, May 12 | 6:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Detroit Tigers | Tuesday, May 13 | 6:40 p.m. | TBS |
| At Detroit Tigers | Wednesday, May 14 | 6:40 p.m. | NESN |
| Atlanta Braves | Friday, May 16 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Atlanta Braves | Saturday, May 17 | 7:00 p.m. | FOX |
| Atlanta Braves | Sunday, May 18 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| New York Mets | Monday, May 19 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| New York Mets | Tuesday, May 20 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN, TBS |
| New York Mets | Wednesday, May 21 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, May 22 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| Baltimore Orioles | Friday, May 23 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Baltimore Orioles | Saturday, May 24 | 4:00 p.m. | FS1 |
| Baltimore Orioles | Sunday, May 25 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Monday, May 26 | 2:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday, May 27 | 7:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday, May 28 | 1:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Atlanta Braves | Friday, May 30 | 7:00 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| At Atlanta Braves | Saturday, May 31 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
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June |
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| At Atlanta Braves | Sunday, June 1 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Los Angeles Angels | Monday, June 2 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday, June 3 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday, June 4 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At New York Yankees | Friday, June 6 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At New York Yankees | Saturday, June 7 | 7:35 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At New York Yankees | Sunday, June 8 | 7:10 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Monday, June 9 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday, June 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, June 11 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| New York Yankees | Friday, June 13 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| New York Yankees | Saturday, June 14 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| New York Yankees | Sunday, June 15 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At Seattle Mariners | Monday, June 16 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Seattle Mariners | Tuesday, June 17 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Seattle Mariners | Wednesday, June 18 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At San Francisco Giants | Friday, June 20 | 10:15 p.m. | NESN |
| At San Francisco Giants | Saturday, June 21 | 4:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At San Francisco Giants | Sunday, June 22 | 4:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Monday, June 23 | 9:38 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday, June 24 | 9:38 p.m. | NESN |
| At Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday, June 25 | 4:07 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Friday, June 27 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday, June 28 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, June 29 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Cincinnati Reds | Monday, June 30 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
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July |
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| Cincinnati Reds | Tuesday, July 1 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday, July 2 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Washington Nationals | Friday, July 4 | 11:05 a.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At Washington Nationals | Saturday, July 5 | 4:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Washington Nationals | Sunday, July 6 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Colorado Rockies | Monday, July 7 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Colorado Rockies | Tuesday, July 8 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Colorado Rockies | Wednesday, July 9 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday, July 10 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Friday, July 11 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, July 12 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday, July 13 | 11:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| Home Run Derby | Monday, July 14 | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| MLB All-Star Game | Tuesday, July 15 | 8:00 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At Chicago Cubs | Friday, July 18 | 2:20 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At Chicago Cubs | Saturday, July 19 | 7:00 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At Chicago Cubs | Sunday, July 20 | 2:20 p.m. | NESN |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Monday, July 21 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday, July 22 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN, TBS |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday, July 23 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday, July 25 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday, July 26 | 7:15 p.m. | FOX |
| Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday, July 27 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Minnesota Twins | Monday, July 28 | 7:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Minnesota Twins | Tuesday, July 29 | 7:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, July 30 | 1:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
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August |
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| Houston Astros | Friday, Aug. 1 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| Houston Astros | Saturday, Aug. 2 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Houston Astros | Sunday, Aug. 3 | 11:35 a.m. | The Roku Channel |
| Kansas City Royals | Monday, Aug. 4 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Kansas City Royals | Tuesday, Aug. 5 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Kansas City Royals | Wednesday, Aug. 6 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At San Diego Padres | Friday, Aug. 8 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At San Diego Padres | Saturday, Aug. 9 | 8:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At San Diego Padres | Sunday, Aug. 10 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Houston Astros | Monday, Aug. 11 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Houston Astros | Tuesday, Aug. 12 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Houston Astros | Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Miami Marlins | Friday, Aug. 15 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Miami Marlins | Saturday, Aug. 16 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Miami Marlins | Sunday, Aug. 17 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Baltimore Orioles | Monday, Aug. 18 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, Aug. 19 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At New York Yankees | Thursday, Aug. 21 | 7:00 p.m. | FOX, Fox Deportes |
| At New York Yankees | Friday, Aug. 22 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At New York Yankees | Saturday, Aug. 23 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At New York Yankees | Sunday, Aug. 24 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Monday, Aug. 25 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday, Aug. 26 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | 6:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Thursday, Aug. 28 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, Aug. 29 | 7:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday, Aug. 30 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday, Aug. 31 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
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September |
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| Cleveland Guardians | Monday, Sept. 1 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| Cleveland Guardians | Tuesday, Sept. 2 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Cleveland Guardians | Wednesday, Sept. 3 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday, Sept. 5 | 9:40 p.m. | NESN |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday, Sept. 6 | 8:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday, Sept. 7 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Athletics | Monday, Sept. 8 | 10:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Athletics | Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 10:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Athletics | Wednesday, Sept. 10 | 3:35 p.m. | NESN |
| New York Yankees | Friday, Sept. 12 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| New York Yankees | Saturday, Sept. 13 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| New York Yankees | Sunday, Sept. 14 | 1:35 p.m. | ESPN |
| Athletics | Tuesday, Sept. 16 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Athletics | Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 6:45 p.m. | NESN |
| Athletics | Thursday, Sept. 18 | 1:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Friday, Sept. 19 | 7:35 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, Sept. 20 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday, Sept. 21 | 12:10 p.m. | NESN |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday, Sept. 23 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday, Sept. 24 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday, Sept. 25 | 7:07 p.m. | NESN |
| Detroit Tigers | Friday, Sept. 26 | 7:10 p.m. | Apple TV+ |
| Detroit Tigers | Saturday, Sept. 27 | 4:10 p.m. | NESN |
| Detroit Tigers | Sunday, Sept. 28 | 3:05 p.m. | NESN |
Data effective as of post date.
How to watch Boston Red Sox Spring Training games
NESN carries a majority of Boston’s Spring Training games. Additional preseason coverage is available on MLB Network and ESPN platforms but beware of blackout restrictions.
Check out the full table below to view the Red Sox’s preseason TV schedule. The Grapefruit League calendar includes exhibition games in the Dominican Republic and Texas.
2025 Boston Red Sox Spring Training schedule
| Opponent | Day | Time (ET) | Channels |
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| Northeastern University | Friday, Feb. 21 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, Feb. 22 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday, Feb. 23 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN 360 |
| At Atlanta BravesSS | Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| At Detroit TigersSS | Thursday, Feb. 27 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| At Philadelphia Phillies | Friday, Feb. 28 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| Minnesota Twins | Saturday, March 1 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| New York Mets | Sunday, March 2 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN 360 |
| At Baltimore Orioles | Monday, March 3 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN, ESPN |
| At Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday, March 4 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday, March 5 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| At Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday, March 6 | 1:07 p.m. | NESN |
| Miami Marlins | Friday, March 7 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| At Minnesota Twins | Saturday, March 8 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| Atlanta Braves | Sunday, March 9 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN 360 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday, March 11 | 1:05 p.m. | — |
| Minnesota Twins | Wednesday, March 12 | 6:05 p.m. | — |
| At New York Mets | Thursday, March 13 | 1:10 p.m | — |
| Spring Breakout: Red Sox Prospects at Rays Prospects | Thursday, March 13 | 7:05 p.m. | NESN+ |
| At Miami Marlins | Friday, March 14 | 4:10 p.m. | — |
| Atlanta BravesSS | Saturday, March 15 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Minnesota Twins | Sunday, March 16 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Baltimore OriolesSS | Monday, March 17 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Atlanta BravesSS | Monday, March 17 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN+ |
| At New York Yankees | Tuesday, March 18 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Detroit Tigers | Wednesday, March 19 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Minnesota Twins | Thursday, March 20 | 6:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday, March 21 | 6:05 p.m. | NESN |
| At Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday, March 22 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN |
| Minnesota Twins | Sunday, March 23 | 1:05 p.m. | NESN 360 |
| At Sultanes (in Monterrey) | Monday, March 24 | 9:00 p.m. | NESN, MLB Network |
| At Sultanes (in Monterrey) | Tuesday, March 25 | 7:00 p.m. | NESN |
Data effective as of post date.
SS indicates a split-squad game.
How to watch the Boston Red Sox for free
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You can watch select Red Sox games for free on ABC and FOX with an over-the-air (OTA) antenna. Use the FCC’s Reception Map Tool to find channels in your area, then visit our Best OTA Antennas page for recommended hardware. We like the Mohu Leaf 50 for its amplified 60-mile range and multi-directional design.
You can also take advantage of free daily MLB games on MLB.TV using a standard MLB.com account. Otherwise, services like DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, and YouTube TV often offer free streaming trials.
How to watch the Boston Red Sox FAQ
What streaming service has Red Sox games?
All live TV streaming services with national MLB channels show some Red Sox games, but Fubo and DIRECTV STREAM are the only ones that offer NESN. You can also stream live games via NESN 360 and MLB.TV—depending on your location.
What is the cheapest way to watch the Red Sox?
The cheapest way to watch the Red Sox depends on your location and the amount of games you want to see. An OTA antenna can get you some games without a monthly TV subscription. But NESN 360 is the best in-market service, while MLB.TV is ideal for out-of-market fans—both cost $29.99 a month to start the season.
How can I watch NESN live?
NESN is available through many New England–based cable providers and DIRECTV. In-market viewers can also stream the channel via NESN 360, Fubo, and DIRECTV STREAM.
Can I watch the Red Sox on YouTube TV?
Yes, you can watch nationally televised Red Sox games on YouTube TV that air on FOX, FS1, ESPN, and TBS. Unfortunately, YouTube TV doesn’t offer MLB Network or MLB.TV as an add-on.
How can I watch the Red Sox on Sling TV?
You can watch nationally televised Red Sox games on Sling TV. But you’ll need the Sling Orange + Blue plan to get ESPN and FOX Sports channels together, while MLB Network is available in the Sports Extra add-on.
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Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.
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