As if the meeting between teams from the country’s two largest cities – on opposite coasts – wasn’t enough to make league officials (and television executives) salivate, there’s also the showdown between the sport’s two most popular players.

The New York Yankees travel to Los Angeles tonight to take on the Dodgers. And that means Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge will be on the same court. It’s the MLB version of Larry Bird versus Magic Johnson.

Both players are larger than life. Both teams have huge, dedicated followings. And to top it all off, the Yankees are making their first World Series appearance in 15 years, despite multiple trips to the postseason.

Even if you’re just a casual baseball fan, this stuff is a must see. Whether you say a fond farewell to the Boys of Summer with a cold beer, Cracker Jacks or a hot dog, you have plenty of options to attend this historic event. And if you can’t watch the games from your couch or your favorite watering hole, we have the solution for you.

When and where will the 2024 World Series be played?

Game 1 (Los Angeles): Friday, October 25, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

Game 2 (Los Angeles): Saturday, October 26, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

Game 3 (New York): Monday, October 28, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

Game 4 (New York): Tuesday, October 29, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

Game 5 (New York, if necessary): Wednesday, October 30, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

Game 6 (Los Angeles, if necessary): Friday, November 1, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

Game 7 (Los Angeles, if necessary): Saturday, November 2, 8:08 PM ET on Fox

How can I watch the 2024 World Series for free even if I don’t have cable?

The World Series airs on Fox, so you have a very good chance of catching the game over the air, which won’t cost you anything except the price of the equipment (which is usually between $10 and $20). To ensure you get the most reliable signal, purchase a good HD antenna and test it in multiple locations around your home.

Can I stream the 2024 World Series live online if I don’t have a cable subscription?

Absolute! There are various online options. If you Doing If you have a cable subscription, the game will be streamed live on the Fox Sports Go app. (You can also try logging into Fox.com or using the Fox Now app.) Otherwise, one of these should work.

Disney+

Disney’s Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ bundle no longer has a free trial, so you’ll have to pay $17 per month for all three together (or $30 per month if there are no ads on Hulu).

If you include Live TV in the bundle, the price rises to $77 per month ($90 without ads).

Hulu with live TV

The free trial of this service lasts three days. After that, it will cost you $77 per month.

YouTubeTV

After a free trial, you can expect a monthly fee of $73.

Sling TV

Dish Network’s Sling lower “Orange” plan will run you $40 per month. Adding the more comprehensive ‘Blue’ plan increases the cost to $55 per month. The seven-day free trial is unfortunately gone.

DirectTV stream

Formerly known as DirecTV Now, AT&T TVNow, and AT&T TV, this oft-renamed streaming service will cost you $80 per month and more after the free trial option.

Fubo TV

This sports-focused cord-cutting service serves broadcast networks in most markets. There’s a seven-day free trial, followed by monthly fees of $80 and up, depending on the channels you choose.

Does Major League Baseball offer viewing options to watch the World Series?

MLB.TV offers every postseason game, including archived broadcasts of the playoffs. There’s no free trial, but for $29.99 you can watch the World Series games. If you’d rather just listen to the games, it’s only $3.99. Either way, you’ll need to verify a subscription with a participating pay TV provider to stream the games live.

How many World Series titles have the Yankees and Dodgers won?

There are a lot of wins between these two teams. The Yankees lead the MLB, with 27 World Series titles. The Dodgers are ranked seventh overall, with six wins.