When was the last time? – NBC New York

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees will meet for the twelfth time in the World Series starting Friday.

With the Dodgers defeating the Mets in the NLCS and the Yankees defeating the Guardians in the ALCS, both teams face a highly anticipated finals series for the championship.

According to Major League Baseball, this series will be the first time since 2020 that the top seeds from the American and national leagues will meet in the World Series.

When was the last time the Yankees and Dodgers played in a World Series together?

The Yankees and Dodgers last played each other in the World Series in 1981. According to MLB, Los Angeles won that series in six games.

How many times have the Yankees and Dodgers played each other in a World Series?

Before 2024, the Dodgers and Yankees had met in the World Series 11 times, more than any other two teams.

The Yankees played the Dodgers in 1941, 1947, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1963, 1977, 1978 and 1981, with the Yankees winning eight games of the series, according to Sports Illustrated. The Yankees are 8-3 against the Dodgers in the World Series.

When does the World Series start in 2024?

The 2024 World Series begins on Friday, October 25th.

How can I watch the World Series?

The World Series will be broadcast on FOX.