When do Dodgers vs. Cubs start? TV time plan, channel, live stream for 2025 MLB season start in Tokyo

The Dodgers, occupied with stars, begin their World Series title defense in the Tokyo series against the Cubs and open the 2025 MLB season.

Los Angeles and Chicago play two games in front of 55,000 rabies fans in the Tokyo Dome, with the first pitch for 6 a.m.

The latest stop in the world tour of MLB is a return home for the most important Japanese talent of sport. Southpaw Shota Imanaga and flame thrower Yoshinobu Yamamoto will duel in game 1, while Rookie Roki Sasaki celebrates his eagerly awaited debut in game 2.

Shohei Ohtani already made headlines in the Dodgers exhibition game against the Yomiuri-Giants and started a Homerun with sky craping. The reigning National League MVP will try to improve its bold in 2024, in which he published the first 50:50 season in MLB history.

The expectations are understandably high for the Dodgers and they are also raised for the Cubs. Chicago missed the late season last year, but with reinforcements such as Star outfield Kyle Tucker in the fold, the NL Central is within reach.

The sports messages have everything you need to know about the 2025 Tokyo series between the Dodgers and the Cubs, including television and live stream information.

When do Dodgers vs. Cubs start?

• Date: Tuesday, March 18 and Wednesday, March 19
• Time: 6 a.m. 5 a.m. CT | 3 o'clock PT

Game 1 by Dodgers vs. Cubs is on Tuesday, March 18, for 6 a.m. The two teams will meet again 24 hours later. Game 2 on Wednesday, March 19, for 6 a.m.

Both games are played in the Tokyo Dome in Bunkyō, Toyko, Japan.

How to see Dodgers against Cubs: TV channel, live stream

• TV channel: Fuchs | FS1
• Live stream: Fubo

The opening game of the Tokyo series is broadcast live on Fox, while Game 2 is transferred nationwide to FS1.

They can also be streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial version so that you can try the service before buying.

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Dodgers against Cub's radio station

Listen to Dodgers vs. Cubs live with Siriusxm, with certain channels for each team appearing on the Siriusxm website.

New subscribers can enjoy Siriusxm free of charge for four months. Listen live NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL games as well as Nascar, College Sport and more. Stay up to date with all the messages and get the entire analysis on several sports -specific channels.

Dodgers Schedule 2025

Here is a look at Dodgers's upcoming schedule:

*Denotes regular season games

Cubs Schedule 2025

Here is the upcoming schedule for the Cubs:

*Denotes regular season games

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