Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day has brought about new Dodger Stadium food, an LED lighting system that has the capability to display color-changing features, and the night will see Vin Scully honored along with franchise legends throwing out the ceremonial first pitch.
Dodgers Opening Day historically has been an afternoon start, as 2023 marks just the fifth time in the past 47 years the team is playing a season opener under the lights at home. Other recent Opening Night games at Dodger Stadium were played in 1995, 2011 and 2020.
The Dodgers started the 2022 season on the road because of canceled games due to the MLB lockout, but their home opener was at night as well.
Opening Day at Dodger Stadium details
The Dodgers face the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first game of the season, with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. PT. Julio Urías is making his first career Opening Day start and he’s opposed by Zac Gallen.
Dodger Stadium parking time
Fans can begin parking at Dodger Stadium when lots open at 4:10 p.m. The free Dodger Stadium Express will start operating at 5:10 p.m. from Union Station and 5:10 p.m. from the South Bay Harbor Gateway Transit Center.
Ceremonial first pitch
Orel Hershiser, Fernando Valenzuela, and Eric Gagné are throwing out the ceremonial first pitch to Rick Dempsey, Mike Scioscia and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Vin Scully tribute
The historic, “It’s Time for Dodger Baseball!” is said prior to every Dodgers home game, and on Opening Day that will be carried out via a Vin Scully tribute video.
Opening Day of the 2023 season is the Dodgers’ first since Scully passed away.
New food
A wide variety of new food is now available at Dodger Stadium, including Philly cheesesteaks, chicken sandwiches, BBQ platter and more.
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