Where to watch NYCFC vs. New York Red Bulls live stream, TV channel, start time for MLS match

The final Hudson River Derby of the 2026 MLS regular season takes the field in Queens as NYCFC host the New York Red Bulls with playoff positioning on the line.

With just six weeks left until the playoffs, both clubs are jockeying for postseason places at the bottom of the cutoff line. NYCFC sit eighth in the Eastern Conference, the first of two wild card spots, while the Red Bulls are in 10th, the first elimination spot.

Both teams are in a similar position in their season's narrative. They each emerged victorious last time out to stop a lengthy winless streak, and will want to keep that good momentum going.

The two sides played to a 1-1 draw last time they met in mid-May at Sports Illustrated Stadium.

The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.

NYCFC vs. New York Red Bulls live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this MLS match in the U.S.:

• TV channel: None
• Live stream: Apple TV

Like every single match across the entirety of the 2026 MLS season, this match can be found streaming exclusively on Apple TV globally.

New subscribers to AppleTV can sign up for a 7-day FREE trial. If you've bought an eligible Apple device recently, you can also get up to three months of the streaming service totally free. After that, the subscription will cost $12.99/month.

NYCFC vs. New York Red Bulls start time

This MLS clash takes place at Yankee Stadium in New York City and kicks off on Friday, September 18 at 7:30 p.m. local time.

Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:

MLS schedule this week

All times below ET

Friday, September 18

• NYCFC vs. New York Red Bulls (7:30 p.m.)

Saturday, September 19

• CF Montreal vs. Columbus Crew (7:30 p.m.)
• DC United vs. Charlotte FC (7:30 p.m.)
• New England Revolution vs. Orlando City (7:30 p.m.)
• San Jose Earthquakes vs. LAFC (7:30 p.m.)
• FC Dallas vs. Austin FC (8:30 p.m.)
• Houston Dynamo vs. FC Cincinnati (8:30 p.m.)
• Minnesota United vs. LA Galaxy (8:30 p.m.)
• Sporting KC vs. Philadelphia Union (8:30 p.m.)
• St. Louis City vs. Toronto FC (8:30 p.m.)
• Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders (9:30 p.m.)
• Nashville SC vs. Chicago Fire (9:30 p.m.)
• Real Salt Lake vs. Vancouver Whitecaps (9:30 p.m.)
• Portland Timbers vs. Atlanta United (10:30 p.m.)

Sunday, September 20

• Inter Miami vs. San Diego FC (7 p.m.)