The Hudson River Derby is back as the New York Red Bulls (4-3-5, 15 points) host New York City FC (4-3-5, 15 points) on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET from Sport Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ, with both sides knotted on points and desperate for a result to pull away from the bottom half of the Eastern Conference standings.<\/p>\n
The Red Bulls enter this derby having conceded 28 goals through 12 matches \u2014 the worst defensive record between these two sides \u2014 and are giving up 2.3 per match while recording just 1 clean sheet all season. They sit 18th in MLS on 15 points, going 1-1-3 over their last five matches and badly needing three points at home. Across town, New York City FC arrive in slightly better defensive shape, having let in just 18 goals \u2014 a +4 goal differential \u2014 and keeping 2 clean sheets through the same 12-match stretch. NYCFC sit 16th overall and share the same 4-3-5 record, but their superior goal difference gives them a marginal edge heading into this local showdown.<\/p>\n
In the story below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.<\/p>\n
How to Watch New York Red Bulls vs. New York City FCWhen: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM ETWhere: Sport Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJStream: Apple TV<\/p>\n
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