After more than four decades, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers will finally face off in the Fall Classic, promising an intense series that kicks off in LA for the first two games of the 2024 World Series.
The Yankees battled through the Cleveland Guardians to reach the World Series. Despite being the favorites in the ALCS, they had to go the distance, winning Game 5 on the road to secure their spot against the Dodgers.
On the other side, the Dodgers will enjoy a home-field advantage to start the Fall Classic. Although they dropped one game in LA during the NLCS against the Mets, having home-field advantage is still a significant factor.
It’s worth noting that the Yankees and Dodgers have a well-documented rivalry, with their last World Series meeting in 1981. On that occasion, the Dodgers won the series 4-2 under manager Tommy Lasorda.
Ohtani and manager Dave Roberts during the 2024 MLB season
Schedule and Dates for the Fall Classic
The 2024 World Series begins on October 25, meaning the Dodgers will have nearly five days of rest, while the Yankees will have slightly more since their series ended a day earlier than the Dodgers’.
| Game | Date | Location |
| 1 | October 25 | Dodger Stadium |
| 2 | October 26 | Dodger Stadium |
| 3 | October 27 | Yankee Stadium |
| 4 | October 28 | Yankee Stadium |
| 5 | October 29 | Yankee Stadium |
| 6 | November 1 | Dodger Stadium |
| 7 | November 2 | Dodger Stadium |
After the first two games at Dodger Stadium, the series will shift to Yankee Stadium for three consecutive games in the Bronx. If the Yankees can steal at least one game in LA, they could potentially claim the World Series by winning all three games at home.
Pitchers for the 2024 World Series
The Yankees hold another key advantage over the Dodgers: starting pitching. The Bronx team has all their starters healthy and ready for the Fall Classic, with Gerrit Cole leading the rotation.
| Yankees pitchers | Dodgers pitchers |
| Gerrit Cole | Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
| Carlos Rodon | Jack Flaherty |
| Clarke Schmidt | Walker Buehler |
| Luis Gil | Landon Knack |
| Marcus Stroman | Anthony Banda |
| Clay Holmes | Ryan Brasier |
| Mark Leiter Jr. | Blake Treinen |
| Tommy Kahnle | Evan Phillips |
| Tim Hill | Michael Kopech |
| Luke Weaver | Daniel Hudson |
