While the Los Angeles Dodgers need to assemble a coaching staff under newly minted manager Dave Roberts and round out their roster, details of the 2016 schedule are slowly coming together.
The Dodgers open the season on Monday, April 4, 2016, in San Diego against the Padres, in a game that will be televised nationally by ESPN.
From there, the Dodgers head north to play four with the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park before their first home game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday, April 12.
As for the Dodgers’ 2016 promotional schedule, which was unveiled Wednesday, it features 10 bobblehead giveaways, collectable pins giveaways, a Justin Turner Chia Pet (April 30), and Vin Scully t-shirt (May 10), among several other items.
Along with the Turner Chia Pet and Scully t-shirt, new giveaways for 2016 include a travel pillow, Father’s Day Dodger boxers and a socks giveaway. Friday Night Fireworks and Viva Los Dodgers, held prior to every Sunday home game, return next season.
Fans in attendance will receive an adult replica Jackie Robinson jersey when the Dodgers host the Giants on Jackie Robinson Day (April 15). Next season marks the second consecutive year the Dodgers have provided a Robinson replica jersey on the historic date.
Clayton Kershaw (April 25), Roberts (May 11) and Don Newcombe (May 25) are among the bobblehead giveaways next season. So too is a 1981 World Series tri-MVPs bobblehead (July 2) to honor Ron Cey, Pedro Guerrero and Steve Yeager.
Whereas last year former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda was the subject of a garden gnome, part owner and Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Fame point guard Magic Johnson gets the treatment next season (Aug. 14).
The Dodgers also announced two new mini-plan options for the 2016 season with tickets starting at $19 per game. A 21-game Collectors Plan offers tickets to Opening Day, all 10 bobblehead games, all 10 retired number collectible pins games and Jackie Robinson Day.
Also newly available is a 30-game Flex Plan, which allows for any 2016 home game to be selected, including Opening Day. Click here to view more details and purchase a mini plan.
Giveaways will again be provided for the first 40,000 fans in attendance, unless noted otherwise. Complete Dodgers 2016 promotional and giveaway schedule:
| Day | Date | Time | Opponent | Promotion | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | April 12 | 1:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Magnet Schedule | |
| Wednesday | April 13 | 7:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Adult Hooded Sweatshirt | |
| Friday | April 15 | 7:10 p.m. | Giants | Jackie Robinson Replica Jersey | Friday Night Fireworks |
| Saturday | April 16 | 6:10 p.m. | Giants | Knit Cap | |
| Sunday | April 17 | 5:05 p.m. | Giants | Viva Los Dodgers | |
| Monday | April 25 | 7:10 p.m. | Marlins | Clayton Kershaw Bobblehead | |
| Tuesday | April 26 | 7:10 p.m. | Marlins | USC Night | |
| Wednesday | April 27 | 7:10 p.m. | Marlins | Fleece Blanket | |
| Thursday | April 28 | 7:10 p.m. | Marlins | UCLA Night | |
| Friday | April 29 | 7:10 p.m. | Padres | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | April 30 | 6:10 p.m. | Padres | Justin Turner Chia Pet | |
| Sunday | May 1 | 1:10 p.m. | Padres | Kids' Corey Seager Replica Jersey^ | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Monday | May 9 | 7:10 p.m. | Mets | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Pee Wee Reese | |
| Tuesday | May 10 | 7:10 p.m. | Mets | Vin Scully Avenue T-Shirt | |
| Wednesday | May 11 | 7:10 p.m. | Mets | Dave Roberts Bobblehead | |
| Friday | May 13 | 7:10 p.m. | Cardinals | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | May 14 | 6:10 p.m. | Cardinals | Replica Stadium | |
| Sunday | May 15 | 5:05 p.m. | Cardinals | Kids' Batting Gloves^ | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Tuesday | May 17 | 7:10 p.m. | Angels | Welcome Mat | |
| Monday | May 23 | 7:10 p.m. | Reds | Neck Pillow | |
| Tuesday | May 24 | 7:10 p.m. | Reds | Military Appreciation Night | |
| Wednesday | May 25 | 7:10 p.m. | Reds | Adrian Gonzalez Bobblehead | |
| Friday | June 3 | 7:10 p.m. | Braves | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | June 4 | 7:10 p.m. | Braves | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Don Sutton | |
| Sunday | June 5 | 1:05 p.m. | Braves | Viva Los Dodgers | |
| Monday | June 6 | 7:10 p.m. | Rockies | License Plate Frame | |
| Wednesday | June 8 | 7:10 p.m. | Rockies | Don Newcombe Bobblehead | |
| Thursday | June 16 | 7:10 p.m. | Brewers | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Duke Snider | |
| Friday | June 17 | 7:10 p.m. | Brewers | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Sunday | June 19 | 1:10 p.m. | Brewers | Father's Day Boxers | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Monday | June 20 | 7:10 p.m. | Nationals | Cooler Backpack | |
| Tuesday | June 21 | 7:10 p.m. | Nationals | Firefighter Appreciation Night | |
| Wednesday | June 22 | 7:10 p.m. | Nationals | Dusty Baker Bobblehead | |
| Friday | July 1 | 7:10 p.m. | Rockies | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | July 2 | 7:10 p.m. | Rockies | 1981 World Series Tri-MVPs Bobblehead | Old-Timers Game |
| Sunday | July 3 | 1:10 p.m. | Rockies | Viva Los Dodgers | |
| Monday | July 4 | 6:10 p.m. | Orioles | Independence Day Fireworks | |
| Tuesday | July 5 | 7:10 p.m. | Orioles | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Roy Campanella | |
| Wednesday | July 6 | 12:10 p.m. | Orioles | Kids' Locker Nameplate^ | |
| Thursday | July 7 | 7:10 p.m. | Padres | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Walter Alston | |
| Friday | July 8 | 7:10 p.m. | Padres | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | July 9 | 4:15 p.m. | Padres | Movie Night: Top Gun | |
| Sunday | July 10 | 1:10 p.m. | Padres | Kids' Fathead^ | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Tuesday | July 26 | 7:10 p.m. | Rays | Kenta Maeda Bobblehead | |
| Friday | July 29 | 7:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | July 30 | 6:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Reusable Tote Bag | |
| Sunday | July 31 | 1:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Jim Gilliam | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Friday | Aug 5 | 7:10 p.m. | Red Sox | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Sunday | Aug 7 | 4:10 p.m. | Red Sox | Socks | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Monday | Aug 8 | 7:10 p.m. | Phillies | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Jackie Robinson | |
| Tuesday | Aug 9 | 7:10 p.m. | Phillies | Howie Kendrick Bobblehead | |
| Friday | Aug 12 | 7:10 p.m. | Pirates | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | Aug 13 | 1:05 p.m. | Pirates | Movie Night: Ferris Bueller's Day Off | |
| Sunday | Aug 14 | 1:10 p.m. | Pirates | Magic Johnson Gnome | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Tuesday | Aug 23 | 7:10 p.m. | Giants | Headphones | |
| Thursday | Aug 25 | 7:10 p.m. | Giants | Corey Seager Bobblehead | |
| Friday | Aug 26 | 7:10 p.m. | Cubs | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Saturday | Aug 27 | 1:05 p.m. | Cubs | Hollywood Stars | |
| Sunday | Aug 28 | 1:10 p.m. | Cubs | Viva Los Dodgers | |
| Friday | Sept 2 | 7:10 p.m. | Padres | Friday Night Fireworks | |
| Sunday | Sept 4 | 1:10 p.m. | Padres | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Sandy Koufax | Viva Los Dodgers |
| Monday | Sept 5 | 5:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Cap | |
| Wednesday | Sept 7 | 7:10 p.m. | D-Backs | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Don Drysdale | |
| Tuesday | Sept 20 | 7:10 p.m. | Giants | Vin Scully Bobblehead | |
| Thursday | Sept 22 | 7:10 p.m. | Rockies | Retired Numbers Pin Series: Tommy Lasorda | |
| Friday | Sept 23 | 7:10 p.m. | Rockies | Vin Scully Appreciation Day | Friday Night Fireworks |
| Saturday | Sept 24 | 6:10 p.m. | Rockies | Vin Scully Limited Edition Commemorative Coin | La Gran Fiesta/Viva Los Dodgers |
| Sunday | Sept 25 | 1:10 p.m. | Rockies | Fan Appreciation Day |
^First 15,000 ticketed kids 14 and under in attendance
