How to Watch New York Yankees Games in 2026
Yankees games in New York primarily air on YES Network.
Services that carry YES Network: DIRECTV via Internet Choice, Fubo Elite.
Services with limited Yankees coverage: Hulu + Live TV (Base), YouTube TV (Base), Sling Orange & Blue, Peacock Select, Apple TV+, ESPN+ Monthly.
Streaming Services — New York Market Coverage
Projected coverage is based on 162 modeled Yankees broadcasts in DMA 501 (New York). Coverage reflects which services carry YES Network locally.
"Projected coverage" and "modeled broadcasts" refer to StreamCaddy's rights and carriage model — not an official MLB schedule. National exclusives on Apple TV+, Peacock, and ESPN+ are included.
Why Coverage Varies by Service
YES Network is the Yankees' regional sports network, available on DIRECTV, Fubo, and most traditional cable providers in the New York market. YouTube TV does not carry YES Network. Sling and Hulu + Live TV carriage varies — check current lineups.
Why does DIRECTV via Internet Choice cover 88%?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries YES Network in New York, giving you access to most Yankees games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 19 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Fubo Elite cover 88%?
Fubo Elite carries YES Network in New York, giving you access to most Yankees games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 19 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why does Hulu + Live TV (Base) cover 16%?
Hulu + Live TV (Base) does not carry YES Network in the New York market. Only nationally televised Yankees games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 26 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does YouTube TV (Base) cover 10%?
YouTube TV (Base) does not carry YES Network in the New York market. Only nationally televised Yankees games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 16 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Sling Orange & Blue cover 10%?
Sling Orange & Blue does not carry YES Network in the New York market. Only nationally televised Yankees games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 16 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Why does Peacock Select cover 2%?
Peacock Select does not carry YES Network in the New York market. Only nationally televised Yankees games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 3 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I watch Yankees on DIRECTV?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice covers approximately 88% of modeled Yankees broadcasts in New York. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries YES Network in New York, giving you access to most Yankees games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 19 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Can I watch Yankees on YouTube TV?
YouTube TV covers approximately 10% of modeled Yankees broadcasts in New York. YouTube TV (Base) does not carry YES Network in the New York market. Only nationally televised Yankees games on ESPN, FOX, FS1, TBS, and Apple TV+ are available — approximately 16 of 162 modeled broadcasts.
What's the cheapest way to watch Yankees games?
DIRECTV via Internet Choice at $94.99/mo covers 88% of modeled Yankees broadcasts — the most cost-efficient option with high coverage in New York. DIRECTV via Internet Choice carries YES Network in New York, giving you access to most Yankees games including local regular season broadcasts and nationally televised games on included channels. The 19 unavailable broadcasts are national exclusives on channels not in this package.
Why are Yankees games blacked out on MLB.TV?
MLB.TV blacks out Yankees games in DMA 501 because YES Network holds exclusive local broadcast rights. MLB.TV is an out-of-market service — it cannot legally stream local games live in the home market. Out-of-market fans outside New York can watch Yankees on MLB.TV. See StreamCaddy's blackout methodology for details.
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