SportsNet LA will exclusively televise 16 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training games in 2017, beginning with the Cactus League opener against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 12:05 p.m. PT.
Beyond the SportsNet LA broadcast schedule, ESPN announced it will carry the Dodgers’ game against the Texas Rangers in Surprise, Ariz., on Thursday, March 23. The game will also be available online through watch ESPN.
SportsNet LA’s preseason coverage concludes with the three-game exhibition Freeway Series from March 30-April 1.
SportsNet LA will carry a game every Saturday throughout Spring Training, home and road contests against the Chicago Cubs, and the Dodgers’ first night game of the spring — against the San Francisco Giants at Scottsdale Stadium on Wednesday, March 1.
Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser return to the booth to call Cactus League games, and Charley Steiner and Rick Monday will also handle duties for designated games.
Coverage during Spring Training will include SportsNet LA’s flagship program, Access SportsNet: Dodgers, which will air live on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. PT, to recap pitchers and catchers reporting.
The program will air a new live episode five days a week throughout the spring. Access SportsNet: Dodgers will feature the latest Dodgers news, highlights and exclusive interviews with players, coaches and staff.
John Hartung, Alanna Rizzo and Kelli Tennant will host the program, with Orel Hershiser, Nomar Garciaparra, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Ned Colletti providing analysis.
Backstage: Dodgers begins their new season on Thursday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. PT, and will air a new episode every Thursday throughout Spring Training.
Complete SportsNet LA 2017 Spring Training schedule included below.
| Day | Date | Time (PT) | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | Feb. 25 | 12:05 p.m. | vs. White Sox | Camelback Ranch |
| Sunday | Feb. 26 | 12:05 p.m. | @ Brewers | Maryvale |
| Wednesday | March 1 | 5:05 p.m. | @ Giants | Scottsdale |
| Saturday | March 4 | 12:05 p.m. | @ Cubs | Mesa |
| Sunday | March 5 | 12:05 p.m. | vs. Mariners | Camelback Ranch |
| Friday | March 10 | 6:05 p.m. | vs. Rangers | Camelback Ranch |
| Saturday | March 11 | 12:05 p.m. | vs. Angels | Camelback Ranch |
| Sunday | March 12 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. White Sox (SS) | Camelback Ranch |
| Thursday | March 16 | 1:05 p.m. | vs. Cubs | Camelback Ranch |
| Friday | March 17 | 7:05 p.m. | vs. Mariners (SS) | Camelback Ranch |
| Saturday | March 18 | 1:05 p.m. | @ White Sox | Camelback Ranch |
| Saturday | March 25 | 1:05 p.m. | vs. Athletics | Camelback Ranch |
| Sunday | March 26 | 1:05 p.m. | @ Rangers | Surprise |
| Thursday | March 30 | 7:07 p.m. | @ Angels | Anaheim Stadium |
| Friday | March 31 | 7:07 p.m. | @ Angels | Anaheim Stadium |
| Saturday | April 1 | 6:10 p.m. | vs. Angels | Dodger Stadium |
