It’s the Atlanta Braves versus the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Location: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, NY
- TV Channels: BravesVision, YES Network
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees on August 7, 2026
You can watch the New York Yankees take on the Atlanta Braves live on DIRECTV on BravesVision and YES Network on August 7, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET.
Atlanta Braves (70-45) at New York Yankees (64-51) — Game Preview
The Atlanta Braves (70-45) travel to Yankee Stadium to face the New York Yankees (64-51) today. Atlanta comes in hitting .250 as a team while New York sits at .231, giving the Braves the edge at the plate. Michael Harris II anchors the Atlanta order at .293 with a .500 slugging percentage, while Ben Rice counters for New York with 31 home runs and 73 RBIs at a .260 clip. Matt Olson has been just as productive for the Braves, driving in 70 runs to go with 32 home runs, and Luis García Jr. has answered for the Yankees with 24 home runs and 78 RBIs of his own. Atlanta enters the series on an eight-game winning streak and holds an 8.5-game lead in the NL East while New York trails its own division by 4.5 games.
Regional Coverage
BravesVision and YES Network.
League Packages
What Time is the Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees Game Today?
The Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees game starts at 7:05 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees?
You can watch Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees on your local regional sports network, BravesVision and YES Network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Atlanta Braves Channel on DIRECTV
BravesVision (Channel 645)
New York Yankees Channel on DIRECTV
YES Network (Channel 631)
Players to Watch: Atlanta Braves vs. New York Yankees
Atlanta Braves
Michael Harris II — CF. Harris is hitting .293 with a .500 slugging percentage, a steady presence at the top of the Atlanta order. His .322 on-base percentage rounds out a complete offensive profile from the center field spot.
Matt Olson — 1B. The middle-of-the-order production keeps coming for Olson, who has driven in 70 runs to go with 32 home runs this season. He’s hitting .269 overall, pairing everyday contact with his power numbers.
Drake Baldwin — C. Unusual pop for a catcher defines Baldwin’s season, with 20 home runs and 59 RBIs while hitting .271. His .361 on-base percentage stands out as one of the better marks in Atlanta’s lineup.
New York Yankees
Ben Rice — 1B. Rice has emerged as a genuine power source for New York, hitting .260 with 31 home runs and 73 RBIs. A .550 slugging percentage points to consistent extra-base production out of the first base spot.
Luis García Jr. — 1B. Newly acquired Yankees infielder Luis García Jr., obtained from Washington on August 2, brings a .283 average, 24 home runs and 78 RBIs into the matchup. His .560 slugging percentage reflects steady extra-base damage all season long.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. — 2B. Chisholm brings pop to the middle infield, contributing 17 home runs and 47 RBIs in an everyday role for New York. His .295 on-base percentage complements a game built around power and speed.
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