How to watch the New York Yankees
Most regular-season games air on YES Network (DIRECTV Stream channel 631). A slate of games streams exclusively on Prime Video for fans in the Yankees territory.
- Most games
- YES Network · DIRECTV Stream 631
- National games
- National games air on FOX, FS1, NBC, TBS and ESPN, plus some on streaming-only partners.
- Tonight’s game
- Official Yankees schedule
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Prices checked September 25, 2026. Prices change often; confirm on the provider’s site before you buy.
Right now
The regular season ends September 27. The AL postseason starts with the Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock from September 29, then the ALDS and ALCS on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, and the World Series on FOX.
| Network | On DIRECTV Stream | |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Card Series | NBC, Peacock | Your local NBC channel (4 in New York City) |
| ALDS and ALCS | TBS, truTV, HBO Max | TBS 247, truTV 246 |
| World Series | FOX | Your local FOX channel (5 in New York City) |
Which services have Yankees games
YES is carried by only two live TV streaming services, DIRECTV Stream and Fubo. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling do not carry it, which is why switching to those services means losing most Yankees games.
| DIRECTV Stream | Fubo | Hulu + Live TV | YouTube TV | Sling TV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YES Network | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| TNT and TBS | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Cheapest ways to watch
Through a full season you need: YES Network, Local CBS, FOX, NBC, ABC, ESPN / ESPN2, TNT / TBS / truTV, FS1.
DIRECTV Stream MySports + MyHome Team covers every one of those networks for $64.98 a month for 6 months, then $84.98, before taxes. DIRECTV Stream Choice adds a full entertainment lineup at $64.99 in month one, then $84.99 plus a regional sports fee of up to $19.99.
By itself: Gotham Sports app: YES $19.99/mo or the $119.99 Yankees Season Pass (in-market only).
Without cable, on the go and out of market
Without cable
Any live TV streaming service replaces cable. What decides it for local sports is whether the service carries the regional network, and only DIRECTV Stream and Fubo carry YES Network.
On your phone
DIRECTV Stream subscribers can watch in the DIRECTV Stream app. Regional networks usually only stream inside the team’s home area.
Blackouts and out of market
Local networks are limited to the home territory, and some national games are exclusive to one network. Out-of-market fans use MLB.TV, NBA League Pass, NHL Center Ice or NFL Sunday Ticket, each with its own blackout rules.
Yankees TV questions
Straight answers. Anything else, ask our team.
What channel are the Yankees on?
Most regular-season Yankees games are on YES Network, channel 631 on DIRECTV Stream. National games are on FOX, FS1, NBC, TBS or ESPN, and some stream on Prime Video in the New York area.
Does YouTube TV have YES Network?
No. YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV do not carry YES Network. DIRECTV Stream (Choice or MySports with MyHome Team) and Fubo do.
How can I watch the Yankees without cable?
Stream YES through DIRECTV Stream or Fubo, or subscribe to YES directly in the Gotham Sports app if you live in the Yankees territory. You still need a way to get FOX, TBS and ESPN for national games.
What channel are the Yankees playoff games on?
Postseason games are national: the Wild Card Series on NBC and Peacock, the ALDS and ALCS on TBS, truTV and HBO Max, and the World Series on FOX. YES does not carry postseason games.
Can I watch the Yankees outside New York?
Outside the Yankees territory, regular-season games are on MLB.TV, subject to national blackouts. DIRECTV Stream’s Sports Pack carries portions of YES programming outside the local area.
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