The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day for the 2026 season is Thursday, March 26, 2026 , at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with first pitch scheduled for 5:30 p.m. local time.

Quick Scoop

  • Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026.
  • Opponent: Arizona Diamondbacks.
  • Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.
  • Time: Evening first pitch, listed as 5:30 p.m. on ticketing sites.

Why this matters now

  • MLB’s 2026 schedule sets March 26 as one of the earliest traditional Opening Days in league history, with a full slate of games that day.
  • The Dodgers’ official 2026 schedule announcement confirms they open at home vs. Arizona on that date, marking the 65th home opener at Dodger Stadium.

Mini FAQ

  1. Is this a home opener or a road game?
    • It’s both their season opener and home opener at Dodger Stadium.
  1. Are tickets already on sale?
    • Yes, third-party ticket marketplaces are already selling “Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers (Opening Day)” tickets for March 26, 2026.
  1. Is this also MLB’s very first game of 2026?
    • No. MLB opens the season the night before with a separate Opening Night game (Giants vs. Yankees at Oracle Park), but the Dodgers’ opener is part of the big March 26 slate.

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    <th>Item</th>
    <th>Details</th>
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    <td>Team</td>
    <td>Los Angeles Dodgers</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Event</td>
    <td>Opening Day / Home Opener vs. Arizona Diamondbacks</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Date</td>
    <td>Thursday, March 26, 2026</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Time</td>
    <td>5:30 p.m. (local, per ticket listings)</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <td>Ballpark</td>
    <td>Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA</td>
  </tr>
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