Yankees' 2021 regular season schedule announced

The Yankees will open the 2021 season at home against the Blue Jays.|Art or Photo Credit: AP

Major League Baseball announced its schedule for the 2021 season Thursday, which includes the Yankees' 162-game slate.

The Bombers will open the season with a six-game homestand and Opening Day will take place Thursday, April 1, against the Blue Jays in the Bronx. Other highlights include the club's first series against the rival Red Sox from June 4-6 at Yankee Stadium and a Subway Series matchup with the Mets on July 4.

The Yankees will also face off against their crosstown rival at Citi Field on the 20th anniversary of September 11th.

New York's schedule will conclude at home against the Rays on Oct. 3.