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Harvard and Yale to Play 2026 Edition of 'The Game' at Fenway Park

Harvard says the neutral-site move aims to give players a bigger stage to broaden the audience.

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Overview

  • The 142nd meeting is scheduled for Nov. 21, 2026 at Fenway Park, only the second time since 1894 the rivalry will be played outside Harvard Stadium or the Yale Bowl.
  • Harvard athletic director Erin McDermott and Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy promoted the choice as a celebration of the rivalry’s tradition and visibility.
  • Harvard said the decision is not related to conditions at Harvard Stadium, and the department declined to disclose costs.
  • Ticketing and tailgating information will be released in spring 2026 as Harvard coordinates logistics with campus offices.
  • Fenway last hosted in 2018, when Harvard beat Yale 45–27 before 34,675; Yale leads the all-time series and has won three straight.