The 120th edition of the World Series begins tonight with a match between the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers, who have met in the World Series not once, not twice, but twelve times in MLB history (although eight of those matchups took place). before 1958, when the Dodgers were still based in Brooklyn).

This year, however, the duel is even more exciting as we will see two players who are considered heavy favorites to win this year's MVP trophies in their respective leagues: two-time NL MVP Shohei Ohtani and one-time AL MVP. Yankees captain Aaron Judge.

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Here's everything you need to know to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers for free, and be sure to follow The Post's coverage of all things World Series over the next week and a half.

Game 1 date and time Yankees vs. Dodgers: When is Game 1 of the World Series?

The Yankees take on the Dodgers tonight, October 25, in Game 1 of the 2024 World Series live at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. First pitch is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.

Yankees vs. Dodgers channel: Which channel is the World Series on tonight?

The Yankees vs. Dodgers game will air on Fox.

Here's how to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers for free:

If you want to watch the Yankees and Dodgers in the World Series for free and without cable, DIRECTV Stream offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial ends, you'll pay $86.98/month for over 90 live channels.

Other ways to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers:

Although Sling TV doesn't offer free days, you'll save money with a full month of streaming instead of just five free days.

Sling TV's Blue plan includes Fox, and now you can get your first month for $10 off. Instead of $45, you'll pay $35 and get access to the entire World Series, including Game 7, before the second month's payment is due.

You can also get Hulu + Live TV at a discount now. Fox is included in the basic plan, which is currently just $59.99/month for the first three months.

Yankees vs. Dodgers Pitchers:

Yankees star Gerrit Cole will start Game 1, while Jack Flaherty gets the nod for the Dodgers.

World Series Schedule:

• Game 1: Yankees at Dodgers, October 25 at 8:08 p.m. ET
• Game 2: Yankees at Dodgers, October 26 at 8:08 p.m. ET
• Game 3: Dodgers at Yankees, October 28 at 8:08 p.m. ET
• Game 4: Dodgers at Yankees, October 29 at 8:08 p.m. ET
• Game 5: Dodgers at Yankees, October 30 at 8:08 p.m. ET*
• Game 6: Yankees at Dodgers, November 1 at 8:08 p.m. ET*
• Game 7: Yankees at Dodgers, November 2 at 8:08 p.m. ET*

* = if applicable

World Series broadcast team:

The Fox main cast of Joe Davis and first-ballot Hall of Famer John Smoltz will direct all World Series games. They are joined by Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci, who report from practice and beyond.

In the studio, Kevin Burkhardt will lead Fox's coverage alongside Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and David Ortiz.

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