LOS ANGELES — The 2024 World Series will witness a showdown between the City of Angels and the City That Never Sleeps.

The iconic New York Yankees will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the Fall Classic, bringing together two of the largest cities in America and some of baseball’s most renowned teams as they compete for the Commissioner’s Trophy.

Both franchises are no strangers to glory; the Yankees hold the record with 27 World Series championships, while the Dodgers have secured seven titles, ranking them sixth in baseball history.

This matchup marks the first time in over four decades that these teams will clash in the World Series, although they have a storied history of competing for the championship. Their rivalry in this arena spans 11 previous World Series, the most of any teams in Major League Baseball.

As they prepare for their 12th encounter in the World Series, let’s take a look back at their historical meetings:

History of Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series

From 1941 to 1981, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers faced off in the World Series 11 times, beginning while the Dodgers were still located in Brooklyn. The Yankees have largely prevailed, leading the series with 8 wins to 3 losses, including victories in their first five matchups. However, the Dodgers emerged victorious in their most recent World Series encounter.

Below is a breakdown of each World Series where the Dodgers and Yankees have met and the results of those series (winners are bolded):

• 1941 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 1
• 1947 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3
• 1949 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 1
• 1952 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3
• 1953 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 2
• 1955 World Series: Dodgers 4, Yankees 3
• 1956 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 3
• 1963 World Series: Dodgers 4, Yankees 0
• 1977 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 2
• 1978 World Series: Yankees 4, Dodgers 2
• 1981 World Series: Dodgers 4, Yankees 2

The Most Recent Yankees-Dodgers World Series

The last time the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers faced each other in the World Series was in 1981, where the Dodgers claimed their fifth championship title.

The Yankees started strong, winning the first two games at their home stadium to take a 2-0 lead, but the Dodgers fought back, securing four consecutive victories—three at their home turf and the final game back in New York—to win the series.

A standout moment came in Game 5 with the series tied at 2-2. The Yankees were ahead 1-0 entering the seventh inning when Dodgers players Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager hit back-to-back home runs, flipping the game in favor of Los Angeles, which eventually won. In Game 6, the Dodgers’ offensive surge awarded them a decisive 9-2 victory, sealing the championship.

This World Series was notable for being the first to have co-MVPs awarded, with Guerrero, Yeager, and Ron Cey all sharing the honor.