2025 MLB opening day: schedule, times, data, how to watch, starter

The regular MLB season is scheduled to begin Fox on March 18 in Tokyo, Japan. The traditional MLB opening day is planned on Thursday, March 27th. This is the earliest opening day in MLB history. Take a look at the full details of the reputation of this year's opening day games, including teams, times and television channels – all times Eastern.

When does the 2025 MLB season begin?

The 2025 MLB season is to start overseas with a two-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan. The Dodgers and Cubs will play on Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19. This is the sixth time that an MLB season started in Tokyo, Japan.

The Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Cubs' Shota Imanaga will start their first opening day.

2025 mLB opening day schedule

A week after the games in Japan, MLB's opening day is planned for Thursday, March 27, 2025. Below are the matchups planned for this day and start jugs and how often they started on the opening day:

Thursday, March 27th

Friday, March 28th

• Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays – 4:10 p.m. (Shane McClanahan – 3)

How to look at 2025 MLB opening games

Where can I see MLB opening games? Which channel will you be on?

Most opening games are played in the regional sports networks associated with every baseball club. MLB's opening game is broadcast on ESPN. Take a look at our MLB time plan for every specific channel.

How can I stream MLBS opening games or watch them without a cable?

Streaming services that wear ESPN and RSNs can be used to stream the games. You can also stream MLB games on MLB.TV with local blackout restrictions.

Which MLB teams play on the opening day?

28 of the 30 MLB clubs will be in action on the opening day. The Rays Colorado Rockies and Tampa Bay will start their season on March 28, after their game was moved, for more time to prepare George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, FL, the field that will serve as a 2025 Home Park for the 2025 season.

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