The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is stepping up to the plate, making it easier than ever for New York Yankees fans to witness the epic Boston Red Sox rivalry during the 2026 American League Wild Card Series.
This week, the Metro-North Railroad will operate special Yankee Clipper trains across all three lines, alongside additional trains on the Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines. The goal? Helping fans skip the Bronx traffic and get to Yankee Stadium seamlessly.
These extra trains will whisk baseball fans directly to the stadium to watch the Yankees battle their archrivals in a highly anticipated best-of-three homestand.
2026 American League Wild Card Series Schedule
The series will take place on the following dates:
- Game 1: Tuesday, September 29 | 8 pm
- Game 2: Wednesday, September 30 | 8 pm
- Game 3 (if necessary): Thursday, October 1
How to Get to Yankee Stadium on the Metro-North Railroad
The easiest transit hack for suburban commuters is Metro-North’s Yankees-E 153rd Street station, which drops you directly across the street from Yankee Stadium.
Yankee Clipper trains
- Hudson Line: In addition to two Yankee Clipper trains running from Croton-Harmon to the Yankees-E 153rd Street station, several regularly scheduled trains will make extra stops at the stadium
- Harlem Line: A direct, one-seat Yankee Clipper train departs Southeast at 4:26 pm, picking up passengers at key stops (including Brewster, White Plains, and Scarsdale) before arriving at the stadium at 5:49 pm
- New Haven Line: Two one-seat Yankee Clipper trains depart New Haven at 4:07 pm and 4:47 pm. They’ll pick up passengers at major stops like Stamford, Greenwich, and New Rochelle before arriving at the stadium at 6:08 pm and 6:45 pm respectively
Grand Central Shuttle trains
- Shuttle trains will operate daily between Grand Central Terminal, Harlem-125th Street, and the Yankees-E 153rd Street station
- Fans can easily connect from Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) trains at Grand Central, or from regularly scheduled Harlem and New Haven Line trains at Harlem-125th Street for the short trip to the stadium
NYC Subway and Bus Transit Options
- Extra Subway Service: The MTA will operate additional 4 and D trains following each game. This added service supplements the regular schedule to provide extra capacity after the final out
- NYC Bus Routes: The Bx6 and Bx13 (at 161 St and River Ave), as well as the Bx1, Bx2, and BxM4 (on the Grand Concourse) will operate normally, offering fans reliable transit options to and from the Bronx
Eligible customers can also reach Yankee Stadium via paratransit. For full schedules, exact fares, and real-time updates, check the TrainTime app or visit mta.info.