The Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins in the AL wild card game before shocking the Cleveland Indians with a Game 5 win in their ALDS.
The Astros meanwhile, who won the AL West, defeated the Boston Red Sox in their ALDS.
New York have been the surprise package of the MLB playoffs so far and their comeback victory over the Indians will give them a huge boost going into this ALCS.
But the Astros won the regular season series 5-2 and have the game’s lowest strikeout rate.
It promises to be a thrilling series with the Astros the hot-favourites but the Yankees have already upset the odds in this year’s postseason.
Here’s how you can keep up with the action.
How to watch New York Yankees vs Houston Astros live on TV?
The first game of the AL championship series between the Yankees and the Astros is live on BT Sport/ ESPN with coverage starting at 1am (BST).
BT Sport/ ESPN, available on Sky channel 426, will show the action live while Virgin Media customers can watch on channel 534.
How to watch New York Yankees vs Houston Astros live online?
If you’re unable to get in front of a TV, BT Sport customers are able to watch the game live via the app.
American viewers can catch the action online by streaming live on Fox Sports 1.
ALCS Schedule
Game 1 October 13 at 1am BST Minute Maid Park
Game 2 October 14 at 9pm BST Minute Maid Park
Game 3 October 16 at 1am BST Yankee Stadium
Game 4 October 16 TIME TBA Yankee Stadium
Game 5* October 17 TIME TBA Yankee Stadium
Game 6* October 20 TIME TBA Minute Maid Park
Game 7* October 21 TIME TBA Minute Maid Park
