If you are wondering about the Dodgers vs Yankees World Series history, no other two teams in MLB have met as many times in the Series. 2024 marks the 12th time the two clubs have met in the Series. This is the first time since 1981. The Yankees have won eight of the 11 previous meetings. We’ll go through the overview of their past meetings for you as the 2024 World Series gets started.
Dodgers vs Yankees World Series History
2024 will be the 12th time in the Dodgers vs Yankees World Series history the two teams have met. This is the most all-time for teams in MLB history. When both teams were located in New York, they faced off eight times before the Dodgers moved from Brooklyn to LA. Of these, six times occurred between 1947 and 1956. The Dodgers won the last meeting between the teams in 1981.
Dodgers vs Yankees World Series History- Results
The following is the Dodgers vs Yankees World Series history of results in a table for you. You’ll note that only one of the previous 11 meetings finished in a sweep by either team. In 1963, the Dodgers beat the Yankees four games to zero. We have the 2024 MLB World Series TV schedule posted for you to checkout the games this postseason as well. The complete list of World Series champions is up here too for you.
| 1941 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–1 |
| 1947 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–3 |
| 1949 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–1 |
| 1952 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–3 |
| 1953 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–2 |
| 1955 World Series: Dodgers defeat Yankees, 4–3 |
| 1956 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–3 |
| 1963 World Series: Dodgers defeat Yankees, 4–0 |
| 1977 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–2 |
| 1978 World Series: Yankees defeat Dodgers, 4–2 |
| 1981 World Series: Dodgers defeat Yankees, 4–2 |
| 2024 World Series: TBD |
New York Yankees World Series Results: How many have they won?
The NY Yankees have won the World Series 27 times dating back to 1923. During this timeframe, they won four years in a row twice. These streaks occurred from 1936-1939 and 1950 to 1953. The Yankees are the last MLB team to have won back-to-back World series (1998-2000). They last won in 2009. The Yankees have played in a total of 40 Fall Classics.
LA Dodgers World Series Results: How Many Have They Won?
The LAD Dodgers have won the MLB World Series seven times. This puts them at sixth all time compared to other MLB clubs. The last time the Dodgers beat the Yankees in the postseason was in 1982. Coach Tommy Lasorda led the Dodgers to a 4-2 series victory that season. LA last won the Fall Classic in 2020 (Covid Year), and 1988 was the last full season they won. The Dodgers have appeared in 21 World Series.
Dodgers vs Yankees Results in the 2024 MLB Regular Season
We do get treated to seeing the Dodgers vs Yankees twice a year in the MLB regular season. They play one, three game series each year. The location alternates each year.
- 2023 – Yankees won 2 of 3 games. Played at LA.
- 2024 – Dodgers won 2 of 3 games.
The Yankees lead the regular season series matchups all-time against LA, 48-40.
1981 World Series Highlights (Game 3)
