If you’re searching for a Dodgers vs. Yankees live stream, you’re not alone—this Sunday’s matchup between two of baseball’s most storied franchises has quickly become one of the most anticipated games of the 2026 MLB season. The Los Angeles Dodgers head to the Bronx to face the New York Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball, marking the first time these two teams have met on NBC since Game 6 of the 1978 World Series. With Shohei Ohtani leading a dominant Dodgers roster and Cody Bellinger anchoring a Yankees lineup dealing with injuries, this cross-country rivalry game carries real playoff-race stakes even in mid-July.
When and Where to Watch: Full Broadcast Details
The game is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 7 p.m. ET from Yankee Stadium in New York. Fans across the country can catch it on NBC, with a simultaneous live stream available on Peacock, NBCUniversal’s streaming platform. This dual broadcast setup means viewers without cable access can still watch the entire game live by signing up for a Peacock subscription, while cord-cutters with an antenna can tune into NBC directly in most markets.
This telecast is part of NBC’s expanded 2026 MLB package, which includes 27 primetime games across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN throughout the season. In addition to Sunday Night Baseball, NBC Sports also streams one out-of-market “Game of the Day” nationally on Peacock every day of the season, giving subscribers access to matchups beyond their local blackout territory. Spanish-language viewers can also follow along, since Telemundo Deportes produces Spanish broadcasts of NBCUniversal’s MLB games, with Universo carrying the Spanish feed for games shown on NBC.
For fans who missed the 1978 World Series meeting between these franchises, that earlier NBC broadcast is worth remembering: the Yankees beat the Dodgers 7-2 to clinch their second consecutive title and 22nd championship overall, in a game called by Joe Garagiola, Tony Kubek, and Tom Seaver and featuring seven future Hall of Famers on the field. Sunday’s rematch on the same network, nearly five decades later, adds an extra layer of historical significance to an already high-profile interleague series.
Broadcast Team and Pregame Coverage
NBC has assembled a heavyweight broadcast booth for this milestone matchup. Play-by-play voice Jason Benetti will be joined by seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens and 1988 World Series MVP and NL Cy Young winner Orel Hershiser, who has served as the primary color analyst for Dodgers broadcasts on SportsNet LA since 2017. This marks Hershiser’s third primetime national broadcast for NBC Sports this season, giving Dodgers fans a familiar and highly credentialed voice calling the action.
Pregame coverage will be hosted by veteran broadcaster Bob Costas, alongside Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia, who will also handle “Inside the Pitch” commentary during high-leverage at-bats throughout the game. Sabathia’s decade with the Yankees makes him a particularly relevant analyst for this specific matchup, as he’s intimately familiar with both the Bronx atmosphere and the pressure of facing a star-studded lineup like the Dodgers.
Earlier in the day, MLB Sunday Leadoff will air at noon ET on Peacock and NBCSN, featuring the Toronto Blue Jays hosting the Chicago White Sox. That broadcast will include six-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and 2026 All-Star third baseman Miguel Vargas, called by Dave Flemming alongside former All-Star reliever Dan Plesac and ex-catcher Caleb Joseph, with John Fanta reporting from the field. A “Sunday Stretch” whip-around show follows immediately after, rounding out NBC’s full day of MLB coverage.
Los Angeles Dodgers: A First Half Built for a Three-Peat
The Dodgers enter this series chasing an unprecedented third consecutive World Series title, and their first-half performance suggests they’re built for it. Los Angeles finished the first half at 61-36 (.629), an improvement over their pace in each of the previous two championship seasons-they were 58-39 at this point last year and 56-41 in 2024. The team currently holds an 11.5-game lead in the NL West and owns the best road record in all of baseball, a statistic that matters heading into a stretch that includes three games each against the Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets.
Shohei Ohtani remains the engine of the offense, ranking among the National League’s top five hitters in home runs (22), on-base percentage (.403), and OPS (.953) before the All-Star break. Ohtani received a lubricant injection in his knee rather than having fluid drained, according to manager Dave Roberts, and is expected back on the mound as a starting pitcher as soon as Wednesday against Philadelphia — meaning he’ll be a designated hitter only for this Yankees series. The Dodgers also send Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound during this stretch; after a rocky start to the season, Yamamoto has rounded back into ace form, pairing a plus fastball with one of the league’s best splitters. Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, and Andy Pages rounded out the Dodgers’ All-Star representation this year, reflecting the lineup depth behind Ohtani.
New York Yankees: Injuries Test a Talented Roster
The Yankees head into this series in second place in the American League at 54-42 after going a middling 18-19 across June and July heading into the break. Despite the uneven stretch, New York still leads the American League in several key categories: a 3.37 team ERA, 142 home runs, and 96 stolen bases, showing that the roster’s talent remains largely intact even amid a rash of injuries.
The Yankees are currently missing two of their biggest offensive threats: Aaron Judge, sidelined with a rib fracture, and Giancarlo Stanton, out with a left calf strain. In their absence, first baseman Ben Rice has stepped into a leading offensive role, coming off his first career All-Star Game appearance and leading the team with 29 home runs and 68 RBI — numbers that would headline most any other roster in baseball.
This series also marks the start of a brutal stretch for New York: seven consecutive series, totaling 22 games, against opponents with winning records, starting with the Dodgers and continuing through the Pittsburgh Pirates, Phillies, White Sox, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, and Atlanta Braves. How the Yankees navigate this gauntlet without Judge and Stanton could shape their playoff positioning heading into August.
How to Sign Up for Peacock and Stream MLB Games
Peacock remains the exclusive streaming home for NBC’s MLB coverage, including every Sunday Night Baseball broadcast and the daily out-of-market “Game of the Day.” Signing up gives subscribers access not just to live sports, but also to NBCUniversal’s full library of movies, shows, Peacock Originals, and news coverage. Given that this Dodgers-Yankees game is a marquee, once-in-a-generation broadcast pairing, it’s likely to be one of the most-streamed regular-season games of the year on the platform.
It’s worth noting that territorial blackout restrictions can affect access to select regular-season and postseason games on Peacock, regardless of whether a team is playing at home or on the road, and regardless of local television coverage. Fans in the Los Angeles or New York media markets should check Peacock’s Help Center in advance to confirm this specific broadcast isn’t affected, though national games like Sunday Night Baseball are typically available without regional restrictions. Peacock supports a wide range of streaming devices, including smart TVs, gaming consoles, phones, tablets, and streaming sticks, making it accessible across most home entertainment setups.
Frequently Asked Questions
What channel is the Dodgers vs. Yankees game on? The game airs on NBC with a simultaneous live stream on Peacock, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 19.
Is Shohei Ohtani playing in this series? Yes, Ohtani is expected to be in the lineup as a designated hitter, though he won’t pitch again until his next scheduled start on Wednesday against Philadelphia.
Why haven’t the Dodgers and Yankees played on NBC since 1978? NBC’s national MLB broadcast rights lapsed for decades before the network returned to televising Major League Baseball for the 2026 season, making this the first opportunity for the two franchises to meet on the network since that historic World Series matchup.
This preview reflects information available as of July 18, 2026, and is subject to change based on lineup or broadcast updates.
