The much-anticipated 2025 MLB season is officially underway, with the action kicking off in Tokyo, Japan. As teams complete spring training, fans can look forward to a thrilling season ahead. The defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs had the privilege of starting the season early with the MLB Tokyo Series, where the Dodgers secured a 4-1 victory.
When is MLB Opening Day 2025?
MLB Opening Day is set for March 27, 2025, with 28 out of 30 teams hitting the field. The Tampa Bay Rays and Colorado Rockies are the only exceptions, as their season begins a day later at the Rays' temporary home, George M. Steinbrenner Field.
2025 MLB Opening Day Matchups and Pitching Lineups
Here’s a look at the 14 games scheduled for Opening Day, along with the probable starting pitchers:
- Milwaukee Brewers vs. New York Yankees
Freddy Peralta vs. Carlos Rodon – 3 p.m. ET
- Baltimore Orioles vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Zach Eflin vs. Jose Berrios – 3:07 p.m. ET
- Philadelphia Phillies vs. Washington Nationals
Zack Wheeler vs. MacKenzie Gore – 4:05 p.m. ET
- Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers
Garrett Crochet vs. Nathan Eovaldi – 4:05 p.m. ET
- Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins
Paul Skenes vs. Sandy Alcantara – 4:10 p.m. ET
- San Francisco Giants vs. Cincinnati Reds
Logan Webb vs. Hunter Greene – 4:10 p.m. ET
- Los Angeles Angels vs. Chicago White Sox
Yusei Kikuchi vs. Sean Burke – 4:10 p.m. ET
- Cleveland Guardians vs. Kansas City Royals
TBA vs. Cole Ragans – 4:10 p.m. ET
- New York Mets vs. Houston Astros
Clay Holmes vs. Framber Valdez – 4:10 p.m. ET
- Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres
Chris Sale vs. Michael King – 4:10 p.m. ET
- Minnesota Twins vs. St. Louis Cardinals
Pablo Lopez vs. Sonny Gray – 4:10 p.m. ET
- Detroit Tigers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Tarik Skubal vs. TBA – 7 p.m. ET
- Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
TBA vs. TBA – 10:10 p.m. ET
- Oakland Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners
Luis Severino vs. Logan Gilbert – 10:10 p.m. ET
Highlight Games on National TV
Two marquee matchups will air nationally on Opening Day:
- Brewers vs. Yankees (3 p.m. ET)
- Tigers vs. Dodgers (7 p.m. ET)
Tokyo Series Recap: Dodgers Dominate Cubs
The 2025 season opened with the Dodgers defeating the Cubs 4-1 in the first game of the MLB Tokyo Series. Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the charge for the Dodgers, setting the tone for another exciting season.
Where to Watch Opening Day Games
Fans can catch all the action on regional sports networks, with the Brewers-Yankees and Tigers-Dodgers games airing nationally. Streaming options will also be available for viewers, ensuring no one misses the thrilling start to the 2025 MLB season.