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New York postpones Dodgers-Yankees game for storms

PUBLISHED Jul 18, 2026, 10:09 PM ET

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New York officials postponed Saturday night’s marquee Major League Baseball matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium due to forecasts of sustained heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and potential flash flooding in the region. The game, originally set for 8:08 p.m. ET on July 18, 2026, and scheduled for national broadcast on FOX, was called off roughly three hours before first pitch. The teams will play a split-admission doubleheader on Sunday, July 19, with the makeup game at 12:35 p.m. ET and the series finale at 7:20 p.m. ET under the Yankees’ existing rain check ticket policy.

By Sarah Whitman | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Earlier this week, severe storms forecast
Saturday afternoon, weather warnings issued regionwide
Saturday evening, Dodgers-Yankees game officially postponed
Saturday evening, FOX national broadcast schedule adjusted
Saturday evening, Sunday split doubleheader announced
Sunday 12:35 p.m. ET, makeup opener scheduled
Sunday 7:20 p.m. ET, series finale maintained
Following announcement, Yankees confirm ticket rain policy

News Intelligence

If you're a baseball fan, this change affects your weekend plans. The postponed Dodgers-Yankees game means a doubleheader on Sunday. Check your tickets - the Yankees' rain check policy applies. And remember, severe weather warnings are in place. Stay safe.