How to watch Yankees vs. Rays in ALDS: Start times, channels, and more

The Yankees have advanced to their eighth Division Series in the past decade after defeating the Red Sox in the American League Wild Card Series. The Yankees are making their third consecutive ALDS appearance, and this will be their first postseason trip to Tropicana Field. Gerrit Cole will likely start Game 1 against the Rays' ace, Drew Rasmussen, while Cam Schlittler will return from injury for Game 2.

The first pitch of Game 1 is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, October 3, with Game 2 on Monday, October 5 at 8 p.m. EST, Game 3 on Wednesday, October 7 at 8 p.m. EST, Game 4 on Thursday, October 8 at 8 p.m. EST, and Game 5 on Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m. EST if necessary. The series will be broadcast on TBS/truTV and streamed on HBO Max.