When is MLB Opening Day 2025 ?
Baseball fans, mark your calendars! MLB Opening Day 2025 is set for Thursday, March 27, 2025. This highly anticipated day will feature a full slate of games, with all 30 Major League Baseball teams taking the field to kick off the new season.
MLB Opening Day 2025 Schedule & Matchups
With the release of the official schedule for Opening Day 2025, fans can expect some exciting matchups right out of the gate. Almost every professional baseball team will play on MLB Opening Day. Here’s the complete list of MLB Opening Day games to watch:
March 27th - MLB Opening Day Games
*Home teams are listed first
- Angels vs. White Sox (4:10 p.m. ET)
- Astros vs. Mets (4:10 p.m. ET)
- Mariners vs. Athletics (10:10 p.m. ET)
- Blue Jays vs. Orioles (3:07 p.m. ET)
- Padres vs. Braves (4:10 p.m. ET)
- Cardinals vs. Twins (4:15 p.m. ET)
- Diamondbacks vs. Cubs (10:10 p.m. ET)
- Marlins vs. Pirates (4:10 p.m. ET)
- Nationals vs. Phillies (4:05 p.m. ET)
- Rangers vs. Red Sox (4:05 p.m. ET)
- Reds vs. Giants (4:10 p.m. ET)
- Royals vs. Guardians (4:10 p.m. ET)
- Dodgers vs. Tigers (7:10 p.m. ET)
- Yankees vs. Brewers (3:05 p.m. ET)
The Rays will play the Rockies the following day on March 28th at 4:10 PM ET. Check your local listings and the MLB Opening Day official schedule for exact game times and broadcast details.
How to Watch MLB Opening Day 2025
You can catch all the MLB Opening Day action on ESPN, FOX, TBS, and MLB Network. Live streaming options are available on MLB.tv and partner platforms. Check your local cable provider or streaming service for exact details.
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MLB Predictions for Opening Day 2025
2025 promises to be an eventful season for Major League Baseball. Here are a few bold MLB predictions for Opening Day and beyond:
- Yankees and Dodgers Favorites for the World Series – With powerhouse rosters and deep pitching rotations, both the Yankees and Dodgers are early favorites to contend for the championship.
- Shohei Ohtani’s Debut as a Full-Time DH – Ohtani’s first season with the Dodgers after recovering from elbow surgery is highly anticipated. Expect fireworks from the two-way superstar at the plate.
- Breakout Stars to Watch – Keep an eye on young phenoms like Jackson Holliday (Orioles), Jordan Walker (Cardinals), and Anthony Volpe (Yankees).
- Cy Young-Worthy Performances – Pitchers like Gerrit Cole (Yankees), Spencer Strider (Braves), and Corbin Burnes (Orioles) could dominate on Opening Day and set the tone for a standout season.
- MVP Watch: Ronald Acuña Jr. and Shohei Ohtani – Acuña is coming off a historic 40-70 season, and with Ohtani fully focused on hitting, both players are poised to make early statements in the MVP race.
- Rookie of the Year Race Heats Up – Keep an eye on Jackson Holliday (Orioles) and Paul Skenes (Pirates). You can expect both to make their MLB debuts early in the season. Both players could make an immediate impact on the season.
Most Anticipated Opening Day MLB Lineups
While the official rosters aren’t live yet, here’s what we predict for MLB lineups for top teams. Lineups are always subject to change based on spring training performance and injuries.
New York Yankees
- DJ LeMahieu – 2B
- Aaron Judge – RF
- Juan Soto – LF
- Giancarlo Stanton – DH
- Anthony Rizzo – 1B
- Gleyber Torres – SS
- Alex Verdugo – CF
- Jose Trevino – C
- Oswaldo Cabrera – 3B
- Starting Pitcher: Gerrit Cole
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mookie Betts – RF
- Shohei Ohtani – DH
- Freddie Freeman – 1B
- Will Smith – C
- Max Muncy – 3B
- Gavin Lux – SS
- James Outman – CF
- Chris Taylor – LF
- Miguel Rojas – 2B
- Starting Pitcher: Walker Buehler
Atlanta Braves
- Ronald Acuña Jr. – RF
- Ozzie Albies – 2B
- Austin Riley – 3B
- Matt Olson – 1B
- Marcell Ozuna – DH
- Michael Harris II – CF
- Sean Murphy – C
- Orlando Arcia – SS
- Jarred Kelenic – LF
- Starting Pitcher: Spencer Strider
Houston Astros
- Jose Altuve – 2B
- Alex Bregman – 3B
- Yordan Alvarez – LF
- Kyle Tucker – RF
- José Abreu – 1B
- Chas McCormick – CF
- Jeremy Peña – SS
- Yainer Diaz – C
- Mauricio Dubón – DH
- Starting Pitcher: Framber Valdez
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