# Yankees-Red Sox Playoff History

> Six playoff clashes in 100 years: Yankees and Red Sox meet again.
- Title: Yankees-Red Sox Playoff History · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Six playoff clashes in 100 years: Yankees and Red Sox meet again. Yankees and Red Sox have met six times in playoffs, with Yankees winning the most recent…
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## Rivalry history
Yankees and Red Sox have met six times in postseason play.
## 2025 Wild Card Series
Yankees beat Red Sox in three games to advance to ALDS.
## 2026 Wild Card Series
Yankees host Red Sox in 2026 AL Wild Card Series.
## 2021 Wild Card Game
Red Sox win 6-2 against Yankees in Wild Card Game.
## 2018 ALDS
Red Sox win 3-1 series against Yankees.
## 2004 ALCS
Red Sox overcome 3-0 deficit to win ALCS.
## 2003 ALCS
Yankees win 4-3 series against Red Sox.
## 1999 ALCS
Yankees win 4-1 series against Red Sox.
## 1978 Tiebreaker Game
Yankees win 5-4 in iconic Bucky Dent game.
## 2025 Series Impact
Yankees advance to ALDS after Wild Card Series win.
## 2026 Series Preview
Yankees host Red Sox in 2026 Wild Card Series.
## 2021 Game Highlights
Red Sox win 6-2 with home-field advantage.
## 2018 Series Outcome
Red Sox win 3-1 series to claim World Series title.
## 2004 Comeback
Red Sox overcome 3-0 deficit to win ALCS.
## 2003 Series Climax
Yankees win 4-3 series with walk-off homer.
## 1999 ALCS
Yankees win 4-1 series against Red Sox.
## 1978 Bucky Dent Game
Yankees win 5-4 with Bucky Dent's three-run homer.
## Key takeaway

Yankees and Red Sox have met six times in playoffs, with Yankees winning the most recent 2025 Wild Card Series.