Get ready, baseball fans! The iconic Yankees-Red Sox rivalry is about to get even more airtime!
For all you die-hard fans of the New York Yankees, get ready to mark your calendars because next season offers yet another exciting way to catch your favorite team in action. ABC is stepping into the broadcast booth to feature a highly anticipated matchup pitting baseball's most storied rivals against each other.
On June 27th, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, ABC will be the exclusive home for a special Saturday afternoon broadcast of the Yankees vs. Red Sox game. This game is just one of three regular-season MLB contests that ABC will be airing as part of a new rights agreement secured by ESPN and Major League Baseball.
This electrifying Yankees-Red Sox clash is the centerpiece of ABC's limited MLB schedule. But that's not all! The network will also be showcasing two thrilling games featuring the Chicago Cubs. First, on June 14th at 3 p.m., the Cubs will go head-to-head with the San Francisco Giants. Then, on August 16th at 3 p.m., they'll face off in another intense rivalry game against the St. Louis Cardinals.
But here's where it gets even better for fans: all three of these exclusive ABC games will be available for streaming on the ESPN app. This means you'll have an additional, convenient platform to follow the Yankees, beyond their usual regional and national broadcasts. While ABC hasn't revealed the broadcast teams or any further coverage details just yet, the anticipation is already building!
These exclusive ABC broadcasts are part of ESPN's larger 30-game regular-season package for 2026. The MLB season officially kicks off on April 15th, celebrated as Jackie Robinson Day, with a compelling game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers.
And this is the part most people miss: While the focus is often on the big rivalries, the inclusion of the Cubs in multiple games highlights the league's strategy to broaden national appeal. Is this a smart move by MLB to spread the love, or should the focus remain solely on the most historic rivalries? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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