The Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees continue their rivalry with a series at Fenway Park, a matchup that carries significant weight for the American League East standings. As of late June 2026, the Yankees maintain a lead in the division, holding a 47-31 record, while the Red Sox sit 14 1/2 games back at 32-45, according to official MLB standings.
Where to watch the Red Sox vs. Yankees series
Fans looking to follow the series can access coverage through several national and regional outlets. According to MLB broadcast schedules, the four-game set features wide availability across traditional and digital platforms.
- Thursday, June 25: MLB Network, NESN, YES, DIRECTV, fubo.
- Friday, June 26: NESN, YES, DIRECTV, fubo.
- Saturday, June 27: ABC, DIRECTV, fubo.
- Sunday, June 28: NBC, DIRECTV.
Regional sports networks NESN and YES provide localized coverage for the first two games of the series. National audiences can tune into MLB Network for the opener, ABC for Saturday’s contest, and NBC for the Sunday night finale. Streaming options for these broadcasts include DIRECTV and fubo, though availability may vary by specific game and market.
Current standings and season context
The 2026 season has been marked by a lopsided trend in favor of New York. Entering this series, the Yankees have secured victories in four of the five games between the AL East rivals. The divisional hierarchy reflects this performance, with the Yankees currently pacing the AL East ahead of the Tampa Bay Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, and Baltimore Orioles.
The Red Sox return home following a six-game road trip, looking to gain ground against their rivals. The current standings as of June 24, 2026, show the following distribution in the American League East:
| Team | Record | Games Back |
|---|---|---|
| Yankees | 47-31 | — |
| Rays | 43-33 | 3 |
| Blue Jays | 39-40 | 8 1/2 |
| Orioles | 38-43 | 10 1/2 |
| Red Sox | 32-45 | 14 1/2 |
Upcoming schedule for both teams
Following the conclusion of this series at Fenway Park, both organizations transition into new series starting June 29.
The Red Sox are scheduled to host the Washington Nationals for a three-game series beginning at 7:10 p.m. ET on June 29. The Yankees will return to New York to begin a home series against the Detroit Tigers on the same date, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET. These matchups serve as the immediate follow-up to the current rivalry series.