Dodgers and Yankees get NBC spotlight in Sunday night doubleheader finale
The Los Angeles Dodgers face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 19, with NBC coverage starting at 7 p.m. ET.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Yankees are getting a prime-time stage after MLB All-Star Week, with the second game of their Sunday doubleheader set for national TV.
The matchup is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York. NBC will carry the game, with first pitch listed for 7:20 p.m. ET and 4:20 p.m. PT, according to Variety. NBC Sports coverage begins 20 minutes earlier, at 7 p.m. ET and 4 p.m. PT.
The game brings together two of baseball’s biggest markets, Los Angeles and New York, in a National League versus American League showcase. Variety framed the matchup as a chance for city bragging rights as well as league pride.
Viewers without cable have several streaming routes to NBC, depending on location and subscription status. Variety listed Sling TV, DirecTV, Peacock, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV among the options for watching the Dodgers-Yankees game online.
How to stream Dodgers vs. Yankees
Sling TV: Variety said the Sling Orange + Blue package includes NBC in eligible markets, more than 50 live channels and 50 hours of cloud DVR. The listed price is $60.99 per month after any promotional period, with channel availability depending on the local TV market.
DirecTV: NBC is included in DirecTV’s Entertainment package and higher tiers, according to Variety. The guide listed pricing at $59.99 for the first month and $89.99 per month afterward, with more than 90 channels and a five-day free trial.
Peacock: Variety said the livestream is available through Peacock, with subscriptions starting at $10.99 per month. The service also carries NBCUniversal programming and other entertainment titles.
Fubo: Variety listed Fubo at $63.99 for the first month and $88.99 per month afterward. The service includes NBC, more than 220 live TV channels, unlimited cloud DVR, a five-day free trial and streaming on up to two devices at once.
Hulu + Live TV: Variety said Hulu + Live TV starts at $89.99 per month and includes NBC, more than 100 other channels and access to Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.
Because the game is airing on a major broadcast network in prime time, Variety said it could be a strong ratings draw.
The setting may also bring out famous fans. Variety noted that celebrity Dodgers supporters include Rob Lowe, Will Ferrell and Hailey Bieber, while well-known Yankees fans include Spike Lee, Jay-Z and Jennifer Lopez.
Local NBC availability can vary by market across live TV streaming services, so viewers planning to stream the game should check their ZIP code and channel lineup before signing up.
This story draws on original reporting from Variety.