It’s the New York Yankees versus the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 27, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 1:00 PM ET
- Location: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
- TV Channels: ABC, ESPN Deportes, YES Network, New England Sports Network (NESN)
How to Watch New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox on June 27, 2026
You can watch the Boston Red Sox take on the New York Yankees live on DIRECTV on ABC, ESPN Deportes, your local regional sports network, YES Network and New England Sports Network (NESN) on June 27, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
New York Yankees (48-33) at Boston Red Sox (34-46) — Game Preview
The New York Yankees bring a 48-33 record into Fenway Park for a Saturday afternoon matchup against the Boston Red Sox, who sit at 34-46. New York’s offense has produced 120 home runs this season against Boston’s 69, while the Red Sox’s team ERA of 3.77 compared to New York’s 3.34 makes run prevention the clearer concern for the home side. Ben Rice has been the engine driving the Yankees’ power production, hitting .280 with 22 home runs and 53 RBIs from the first-base spot, while Cody Bellinger brings a .264 average and 49 RBIs to a deep New York lineup.
On the home side, Willson Contreras has been Boston’s most productive run producer, batting .281 with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs and posting a .900 OPS that stands well above the Red Sox’s team average. New York holds a 13.5-game lead over Boston in the AL East standings, a gap that reflects just how wide the distance between these two clubs has grown over the first half of the season.
Regional Coverage
YES Network, New England Sports Network (NESN)
National TV
ABC, ESPN Deportes
What Time is the New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Game Today?
The New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox game starts at 1:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox?
You can watch New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox on ABC, ESPN Deportes and your local regional sports network, YES Network and New England Sports Network (NESN).
New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
The New York Yankees are on YES Network (Channel 631).
Boston Red Sox Channel on DIRECTV
The Boston Red Sox are on New England Sports Network (NESN) (Channel 628).
Players to Watch: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox
New York Yankees
Ben Rice — 1B. Rice is hitting .280 with 22 home runs and 53 RBIs in 76 games this season, his .582 slugging percentage reflecting the sustained extra-base damage he generates from the middle of the lineup. His .371 on-base percentage rounds out a profile that makes him one of the more complete first basemen the Yankees have fielded in this spot.
Cody Bellinger — LF. Settled into left field for New York, Bellinger is batting .264 with 11 home runs and 49 RBIs across 80 games, bringing both pop and patience with a .360 on-base percentage and .452 slugging. He has also added 10 stolen bases, giving the Yankees a versatile presence in the middle of the order who can hurt a defense in multiple ways.
Anthony Volpe — SS. The shortstop is hitting .262 in 33 games, working a .363 on-base percentage that signals a patient approach at the plate. Volpe has 7 stolen bases on the season, and his ability to get on base ahead of the Yankees’ power hitters adds a dimension at the top of the lineup beyond raw production.
Boston Red Sox
Ceddanne Rafaela — CF. Rafaela leads the Red Sox’s contact-based approach in center field, batting .281 with 7 home runs and 35 RBIs across 76 games. He’s also one of Boston’s most active base runners with 10 stolen bases, his .441 slugging complementing a game built around reaching base and creating pressure on opposing infields.
Willson Contreras — 1B. Contreras has been Boston’s most productive run producer this season, posting a .281 average with 17 home runs and 48 RBIs. His .375 on-base percentage and .525 slugging combine for a .900 OPS — the strongest figure in the Red Sox lineup today and the clearest argument that Boston can still score in bunches when Contreras is hitting.
Jarren Duran — LF. Duran brings a rare combination of power and speed to the Boston outfield, hitting 12 home runs and driving in 38 runs in 74 games while also posting 12 stolen bases. His .201 average is the weakest number on the card, but his 12 home runs alongside 12 steals give him a combination of contributions that keep him in the middle of Boston’s lineup construction.
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