You can usually watch Red Sox–Yankees games on a mix of national networks (like ESPN or MLB Network), local regional sports channels (NESN and YES), and live TV streaming services that carry those channels.

Quick Scoop

Main ways to watch

  • National TV broadcasts
    Many high-profile Red Sox vs. Yankees games air on ESPN or MLB Network , especially Sunday night or playoff-type matchups.

Playoff and Wild Card games between the teams are frequently scheduled on ESPN as well.

  • Local sports channels (Boston & New York)
    • In New England , regular-season games are typically on NESN.
* In the **New York** market, they are on **YES Network**.

These channels are available via cable/satellite and some streaming bundles.

  • Live TV streaming services (no cable)
    Recent series and Wild Card coverage show games available via services like:

    • DirecTV Stream – carries ESPN, MLB Network, YES/NESN in some packages, and is often highlighted as a top pick for Yankees–Red Sox streaming.
* **fubo / fuboTV** – offers ESPN and MLB-focused channel lineups and is regularly listed as a way to stream these matchups.

These services often advertise free trials around big series.

  • Occasional streaming exclusives
    Some individual games may stream exclusively on platforms like Apple TV+ , especially special Friday-night matchups, meaning they are not on traditional TV that day.

Extra notes & tips

  • For postseason or Wild Card games , check ESPN first, then verify if streaming is available through ESPN+ or a live TV bundle (DirecTV Stream, fubo).
  • For regular-season weekend series , one game may be on MLB Network, one on ESPN, and the rest on YES/NESN plus the services that carry those feeds.
  • If you see “watch for free” promos in news or guides, they almost always refer to a temporary free trial of DirecTV or fubo rather than a permanently free stream.

TL;DR:
For most people searching “where to watch Red Sox Yankees,” the practical answer is:

  • Try ESPN or MLB Network on cable/satellite.
  • Or use DirecTV Stream or fubo (both usually have trials) to stream the games carrying ESPN/MLB Network and, in some regions, YES or NESN.

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