The bet: When the Dodgers win, Governor Hochul will display Dodgers memorabilia in her office for one day; if the Yankees should win, Governor Newsom will display Yankees memorabilia in his office for one day.

SACRAMENTO - On Oct 25, 2024, Governor Newsom accepted a friendly wager with New York Governor Kathy Hochul ahead of Game 1 of the World Series.

“Game on, Governor Hochul! While I respect the Yankees’ storied history, California knows how to win championships. As a proud San Franciscan, you won’t hear me say this often, but this year: Go Dodgers!” - Governor Gavin Newsom

“Here’s my wager to you Governor Newsom: If it turns out that I win - and I will - I’ll be requiring that you display in your office some Yankees memorabilia. If the opposite occurs, we’ll talk about that then, but I’d have to do the same for you. Let’s play ball!” - Governor Kathy Hochul

The Dodgers–Yankees rivalry is one of baseball’s most storied rivalries, dating back to the 1940s when the Dodgers were based in Brooklyn and the Yankees in the Bronx. The teams have met 11 times in the World Series - the most of any match up.

Bet announced here