It’s the Boston Red Sox versus the LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on July 31, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Channels: New England Sports Network (NESN), Spectrum SportsNet LA
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers on July 31, 2026
You can watch the LA Dodgers take on the Boston Red Sox live on DIRECTV on New England Sports Network (NESN) and Spectrum SportsNet LA on July 31, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET.
Boston Red Sox (57-51) at LA Dodgers (69-40) — Game Preview
The Red Sox and Dodgers meet tonight at Dodger Stadium with Boston sitting at 57-51 and Los Angeles well ahead at 69-40. Los Angeles has been the more prolific home run threat all year, connecting for 141 long balls as a team while Boston has managed 104. Willson Contreras has been the engine of the Red Sox offense, hitting .289 with 23 home runs and 67 RBIs to go with a .396 on-base percentage.
Ceddanne Rafaela backs him up in center field with a .282 average, 11 home runs and 52 RBIs, while Caleb Durbin has added 10 home runs and 44 RBIs from the bottom of the Boston order. Freddie Freeman is hitting .301 with 15 home runs and 53 RBIs for Los Angeles, and Andy Pages has driven in 71 runs on 18 home runs and a .269 average. Mookie Betts rounds out the Dodgers’ attack with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs against a Red Sox pitching staff that carries a 3.54 team ERA into the matchup.
Regional Coverage
New England Sports Network (NESN), Spectrum SportsNet LA
League Packages
What Time is the Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers Game Today?
The Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers game starts at 10:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers?
You can watch Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers on your local regional sports network and MLB Extra Innings®.
Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
Boston Red Sox games air locally on NESN (Channel 628) on DIRECTV.
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
LA Dodgers games air locally on Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690) on DIRECTV.
Players to Watch: Boston Red Sox vs. LA Dodgers
Boston Red Sox
Willson Contreras — 1B. Contreras is hitting .289 with 23 home runs and 67 RBIs this season, making him the clearest power threat in the Boston lineup. His .396 on-base percentage and .549 slugging percentage give the Red Sox a complete offensive weapon in the middle of the order.
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. Rafaela has played in 104 games this season, hitting .282 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs while patrolling center field for Boston. His .446 slugging percentage shows he brings pop as well as contact to the bottom half of the order.
Caleb Durbin — 3B. Durbin brings a steady presence at third base, batting .243 with 10 home runs and 44 RBIs across 101 games this season. His .309 on-base percentage gives Boston another option capable of turning the lineup over.
LA Dodgers
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freeman is hitting .301 with 15 home runs and 53 RBIs, giving the Dodgers a steady veteran presence in the batting order. His .379 on-base percentage and .485 slugging percentage reflect a hitter who combines contact and power in equal measure.
Andy Pages — CF. Pages has driven in 71 runs this season on 18 home runs and a .269 average, playing a central role in the middle of the Los Angeles lineup. He has settled in as an everyday presence in center field for the Dodgers.
Mookie Betts — SS. Betts is hitting .232 with 13 home runs and 36 RBIs while manning shortstop for Los Angeles this season. His .408 slugging percentage shows he can still do damage even in a season where the average hasn’t come around.
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