One of the MLB’s oldest rivalries will be reignited one last time this season as the Boston Red Sox head to the Bronx to face the Yankees.
The Red Sox vs. Yankees series begins tonight, Aug. 28, on Apple TV’s Friday Night Baseball.
Last time these teams met, the Yankees lost four straight at Fenway Park. Now, they’ll play a four-game series including a Saturday doubleheader with a make-up game from June.
Watch Red Sox vs. Yankees for free
- When: Aug. 28, 7:15 p.m. ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)
- How to watch for free: Apple TV (seven-day free trial)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
The Yankees are coming off a series with the Houston Astros, where they won just one of three games. Last weekend, the Red Sox swept the Giants in a three-game series and took two of three against Miami.
Tonight’s Friday Night Baseball is exclusively streaming on Apple TV, but fear not: It’s easy to subscribe and tune in — and completely free, if you’re a new user.
Red Sox vs. Yankees start time today (Aug. 28)
Tonight’s Red Sox vs. Yankees game is scheduled to begin at 7:15 p.m. ET.
How to watch Red Sox vs. Yankees for free
Tonight’s Red Sox vs. Yankees game is airing exclusively on Apple TV‘s Friday Night Baseball, so you’ll need a subscription to watch the game.
Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for users, so you’ll be able to watch two weeks of doubleheaders before the $14.99/month payments kick in.
Amazon Prime members can also subscribe to Apple TV directly through Prime Video. It costs the same monthly price and also includes a seven-day free trial, but allows you to stream Apple’s content inside the Prime Video app.
Red Sox vs. Yankees pitching matchup
Patrick Sandoval (1-2, 4.54 ERA) starts for the Red Sox. Cam Schlittler (11-6, 2.16 ERA) will be on the mound for the Yankees.
Apple TV Friday Night Baseball 2026 schedule
Friday Night Baseball, Apple TV’s weekly doubleheaders, are returning for a fifth season. The schedule through September 18 has been released.
Friday, August 28
- Boston Red Sox at New York Yankees, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, September 4
- Los Angeles Angels at Pittsburgh Pirates, 6:30 p.m. ET
- Detroit Tigers at Cleveland Guardians, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, September 11
- Cincinnati Reds at Milwaukee Brewers, 7:30 p.m. ET
- San Diego Padres at San Francisco Giants, 10 p.m. ET
Friday, September 18
- Philadelphia Phillies at New York Mets, 7 p.m. ET
- San Francisco Giants at Los Angeles Dodgers, 10 p.m. ET
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