Team to host the Arizona Diamondbacks and Cleveland Guardians for a six-game homestand featuring World Series Ring Ceremony on Friday

By | 8:05 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES – The back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will kick off their 2026 season on Thursday and begin their quest to three-peat. As part of Opening Week, presented by Bank of America, the Dodgers will celebrate their ninth World Series title with two days of festivities at the beginning of their six-game homestand. Tickets are available for all games and can be purchased at Dodgers.com/Tickets.

The Dodgers will open their schedule stateside for the first time in two years with a three-game slate against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fans are in for a dazzling Opening Day ceremony and are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:45 p.m. for the pregame elements before the 5:30 p.m. game. 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. 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. NBC and Peacock will nationally broadcast the matchup and recently retired and soon-to-be Hall of Famer, Clayton Kershaw, will make his broadcast debut as an analyst.

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. As the D-Backs series wraps up on Saturday at 6:10 p.m., the Dodgers will give away a Will Smith “Game 7 Home Run” bobblehead, presented by Bank of America. This figurine will be the first installment of the “Game 7 Bobblehead” series, which highlights key moments of title clinching game. The other bobbleheads will be given away on May 8 vs. Atlanta (Miguel Rojas Home Run), May 27 vs. Colorado (Yoshinobu Yamamoto Last Out), June 19 vs. Baltimore (Mookie Betts Double Play) and August 10 vs. Kansas City (Max Muncy Home Run).

The Cleveland Guardians will head to Los Angeles for a three-game series starting on Monday, March 30. Ticketed fans will receive a back-to-back World Champions hoodie, presented by Bank of America, ahead of the first game at 7:10 p.m. Prior to the game, fans will enjoy a pregame recognition for the team’s individual and collective Silver Slugger award-winners, Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker and the Dodger offense. Those who attend Tuesday’s 7:10 p.m. start will take home a one-of-a-kind Yoshi bobblehead, presented by The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. The first homestand of the season will conclude with another early start on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.

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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) returns for the 2026 season with exciting in-stadium fundraising opportunities for fans to give back while celebrating their team. Fans can support LADF by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket from sellers in pink aprons, shopping exclusive merchandise and memorabilia at the LADF Homebase Store, bidding on autographed items at Dodgers.com/Auctions and fans can create their own custom collectible Dodgers baseball trading card—available only at Dodger Stadium in Centerfield Plaza.

In 2026, LADF’s fundraising efforts support its Dodgers Dreamteam and Dodgers Dreamfields programs by investing in youth and safe, quality spaces to play across Los Angeles. In addition, from Opening Day through April 5, fans can bid for the chance to own a custom 2025 World Series Ring at Dodgers.com/Auctions.

Auto and stadium gates will open for Opening Day at 2:30 p.m. and the Dodgers encourage fans to arrive early, with pregame ceremonies starting at 4:45 p.m. 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. For Friday’s Ring Ceremony, auto and stadium gates will again open early at 4:10 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.

Uber, the Dodgers’ official rideshare program, will continue to be a great alternative 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.

A full list of promotions and a schedule for games for Opening Week, presented by Bank of America, is below:

Thursday, March 26, 5:30 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Friday, March 27, 7:10 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Saturday, March 28, 6:10 p.m. vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Monday, March 30, 7:10 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Tuesday, March 31, 7:10 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 p.m. vs. Cleveland Guardians

The Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, with nine World Series championships and 26 National League pennants since its beginnings in Brooklyn in 1890, is committed to a tradition of pride and excellence. The Dodgers, baseball’s 2024 and 2025 back-to-back World Champions, have been recognized as ESPN’s Sports Humanitarian Team of the Year and are dedicated to supporting a culture of winning baseball, providing a first-class, fan-friendly experience, and building a strong partnership with the community. With the highest cumulative fan attendance in Major League Baseball history and a record of breaking barriers, the Dodgers are one of the most cherished sports franchises in the world. Visit the Dodgers online at www.dodgers.com, follow them on Twitter @Dodgers and like them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Dodgers. For media information, visit www.dodgerspressbox.com.

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