The back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their 2026 season on Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and begin their quest to three-peat.
Opening Day is scheduled for a 5:30 p.m. PT first pitch, but fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:45 p.m. for the pregame festivities.
The 2025 World Series emblem, adorned on the Right Field Reserve rafters, and the World Series flag will be raised in centerfield by members of the Dodger ownership group.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson will throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
Gospel singer and Dodger fan favorite Keith Williams Jr. will be on hand to sing the National Anthem, accompanied by a flyover from two F-35C planes from Air Test & Evaluation Squadron NINE from the Detachment Edwards Air Force Base.
Friday night’s pregame ceremonies will honor the Dodgers’ ninth World Series title with a Ring Ceremony, as players will receive their championship bling for a second year in a row.
The ceremony will be narrated by actor Anthony Anderson and USC’s Spirit of Troy marching band will be present to honor the heroes of the Fall Classic at 6:20 p.m. before the 7:10 p.m. start.
Country singer Brad Paisley will sing the National Anthem.
Dodgers Opening Day parking information
Auto and stadium gates will open for Opening Day at 2:30 p.m. The Dodgers encourage fans to arrive early, with pregame ceremonies starting at 4:45 p.m.
For Friday’s Ring Ceremony, auto and stadium gates will again open early at 4:10 p.m. Ceremonies start at 6:20 p.m.
Auto and stadium gates will return to normal entry times for the remainder of the homestand, opening 2.5 hours and two hours prior to first pitch, respectively.
Public transportation
Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express (DSE) is free for all ticket holders and fans are encouraged to use public transit to connect to the DSE at Union Station and Harbor Gateway Transit Center. The DSE will operate three hours prior to first pitch, with operations beginning at 2:30 p.m. on Opening Day from both locations.
Uber, the Dodgers’ official rideshare program, continues as an alternative way of getting to the ballpark. The rideshare service will enter through Gate B, off of Stadium Way, to pick up and drop off riders in Lot 1, to allow a smoother entry and exit experience.
More information on parking and transportation options to Dodger Stadium can be found online at www.dodgers.com/transportation.
Dodgers team stores
The official Dodger team stores will open alongside stadium gates on Opening Day, at 2:30 p.m.
Starting Friday, the Top Deck team store will be open from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. and all merchandise stores will reopen when stadium gates open to fans.
On non-game days, the team store hours of operation will be from 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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