Dodgers to host Tigers, Giants for five-game homestand starting tomorrow
LOS ANGELES – The Dodgers will return home for their second slate of home games tomorrow, starting with a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers (April 29 – May 1). Following an off-day Monday, the Dodgers will welcome the San Francisco Giants for a two-game set (May 3-4), coinciding with the second Taco Tuesday of the season, presented by Delta Air Lines.
Los Angeles will face Detroit at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 2014, where the clubs previously split their two-game series. The three-game matchup will kick off at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, April 29, as the team celebrates UCLA Night and host a Friday Night Fireworks display themed to 60s music after the game, both presented by UCLA Health. Fans are welcomed to take a picture with Joe Bruin, the university's mascot, and the UCLA Spirit Squad in the Centerfield Plaza before the game and those who purchased a special ticket pack will receive a unique UCLA hat adorned with the Dodger logo. The following night, the first 40,000 ticketed fans in attendance will receive a Kirk Gibson bobblehead, presented by Bank of America, ahead of the 7:10 p.m. start. The figurine is the second installment in the Legends of Dodger Baseball bobblehead series and a special video will play during the pregame ceremonies, honoring the Dodger great. Clayton Kershaw's pursuit to become the Dodgers' all-time strikeout leader is scheduled for Saturday night. If he strikes out four batters, he will pass Hall of Famer Don Sutton on the Dodgers' all-time strikeout list with 2,697. Teacher Appreciation Day will bookend the series at 1:10 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, and fans will receive a one-of-a-kind t-shirt highlighting our nation's educators if they purchased a special ticket pack. After the game, kids 14 and under are welcomed to let loose and participate in the Kids Run the Bases program, presented by Nike.
The homestand wraps up with a pair of games on Tuesday and Wednesday, both at 7:10 p.m., as Los Angeles will face their division rival, the San Francisco Giants, for the first time this year. The two teams last battled one another in the 2021 Divisional Series, where the Dodgers were victorious in its first postseason meeting with San Francisco in franchise history. Fans will enjoy a slew of pregame and postgame entertainment and activities during the matchup, starting with Taco Tuesday, presented by Delta Air Lines. Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar will play during pregame and during mid-inning breaks all game long as a tequila sampling and photo opportunity, presented by Herradura Tequila, will take place in the Centerfield Plaza prior to the 7:10 p.m. start. The Dodgers will also welcome Super Bowl LVI champions, the Los Angeles Rams, to the Ravine. Fans can pose with the iconic Vince Lombardi Trophy in the Centerfield Plaza during the first four innings of Tuesday's game. Additionally, fans who purchase a special Mother's Day ticket pack will receive a Dodgers makeup bag, presented by Proflowers.
Fans are encouraged to join their favorite characters from a galaxy far, far away as Star Wars Night returns on Wednesday, May 4. DJ Jedi will spin tunes in the Centerfield Plaza as special Star Wars characters will roam Blue Heaven on Earth before and during the game. A special edition beanie will be given to those who purchase a special ticket pack online at dodgers.com/ticketpacks.
While ticket packs are sold out for both UCLA Night and Star Wars Night, tickets remain available for all five games of the homestand and can be purchased at Dodgers.com/Tickets. Fans can also support the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) by purchasing a 50/50 raffle ticket or by visiting the LADF Homebase in centerfield to purchase $10 t-shirts and Mystery Bag Baseballs while supplies last. A full list of promotions and schedule is available below:
Friday, April 29, 7:10 p.m. vs. Detroit
- Special ticket pack: UCLA hat, presented by UCLA Health
- Pregame ceremonies will include celebrating UCLA Night
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA basketball player
- It's Time For Dodger Baseball: Jaime Jaquez Jr., UCLA Spirit Squad, and Joe Bruin, the university's mascot
- Centerfield Plaza: Joe Bruin and UCLA Spirit Squad will be available for photos before the start of the game and DJ Nickyboi will be in attendance.
- Postgame: Friday Night Fireworks presented by UCLA Health
Saturday, April 30, 7:10 p.m. vs. Detroit
- Promotion: Kirk Gibson bobblehead, presented by Bank of America, the second installment of Legends of Dodger Baseball bobblehead series (first 40,000 ticketed fans)
- Pregame ceremonies will include a video honoring Kirk Gibson and his accomplishments as a Dodger as he is inducted into the Legends of Dodger Baseball. Dodger greats Manny Mota and Bill Russell will unveil a plaque on Gibson's behalf.
- Anthem: Tanya Tassi
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Hects will spin a set themed to 80s music.
Sunday, May 1, 1:10 p.m. vs. Detroit
- Special Ticket Pack: Teacher Appreciation Day t-shirt
- Pregame Ceremonies will include:
- A group of teachers will be honored in centerfield
- Youth baseball and softball teams will parade around the warning track ahead of the matchup, presented by Nike.
- Anthem: Camryn Cregger
- Centerfield Plaza: DJ Lala will play top 40s music / family music before the game.
- Postgame: Kids Run the Bases (kids 14 & under) presented by Nike
** Tuesday, May 3, 7:10 p.m. vs. San Francisco**
- Special Ticket Pack: Dodgers makeup bag presented by Proflowers
- Pregame ceremonies will include celebrating the Super Bowl LVI champion Los Angeles Rams. The stadium will also host its second Taco Tuesday of the season, presented by Delta Air Lines.
- Anthem: Malynda Hale
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Cooper Kupp, Rams wide receive and Super Bowl LVI Most Valuable Player
- It’s Time For Dodger Baseball: Rams team members
- Centerfield Plaza:
- Tequila sampling and photo opportunity, presented by Herradura Tequila, before the game.
- Photo opportunities with the Vince Lombardi Trophy during the first four innings of the game.
- In-game entertainment: Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuellar is performing pregame and in-game form the Right Field Pavilion.
Wednesday, May 4, 7:10 p.m. vs. San Francisco
- Special Ticket Pack: Star Wars Night with limited edition beanie
- Pregame ceremonies will include Star Wars character recognitions.
- Anthem: Misty Rojas
- Centerfield Plaza: Tunes spun by DJ Jedi with various Star Wars characters greeting fans and posing for photos throughout the ballpark.