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how to get bobbleheads at dodger games 2026

To get bobbleheads at Dodger games in 2026, target the designated bobblehead giveaway dates on the Dodgers’ promotions calendar, and arrive early because most non-special giveaways are limited to the first 40,000 fans; some Ohtani bobblehead nights are listed for the first 54,000 ticketed fans while supplies last. The Dodgers’ official promotions page is the best place to check the current giveaway schedule, and 2026 reports list several bobblehead nights across the season, including Shohei Ohtani-themed giveaways.

How it works

  • Buy a ticket for a game that has a bobblehead giveaway scheduled.
  • Get to the stadium early, since standard giveaways can run out quickly and are distributed at the gates.
  • Bring one valid ticket per person, because the giveaway is generally limited to one item per ticket.
  • Check the Dodgers’ promotions calendar before you go, because the giveaway lineup can change during the season.

Important 2026 notes

  • Reports from early 2026 say the Dodgers planned 21 bobblehead giveaways in the season’s first promotion release.
  • A few Ohtani bobblehead games were highlighted, including April 10, July 8, and Aug. 22, with the Ohtani giveaways treated differently from the usual 40,000-item limit.
  • Single-game tickets for the 2026 promotional slate were announced for public sale in February.

Practical tips

  1. Pick the bobblehead game first, then buy your ticket as soon as sales open.
  1. Arrive well before first pitch, especially for popular players like Ohtani.
  1. Enter through a gate that still has giveaway inventory, since supplies can be exhausted gate by gate.
  1. Don’t assume every bobblehead night is the same; some are standard limited giveaways, while others are special full-stadium distributions.

Schedule check

The Dodgers’ official promotions page is the cleanest source for the live calendar, while media coverage has tracked the 2026 bobblehead lineup and special-event details.

If you want, I can turn this into a simple game-by-game bobblehead checklist for 2026.