The Dodgers open the season with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks. (photo by Edwin Folven)

The back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers kick off the 2026 season on Thursday, March 26. 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 the six-game homestand.

The Dodgers will open the 2026 schedule in the United States for the first time in two years with a three-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks from March 26-28. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 4:45 p.m. for pregame programming before the 5:30 p.m. game. Gospel singer and Dodger fan favorite Keith Williams Jr. will sing the National Anthem, accompanied by a military flyover. The 2025 World Series emblem and World Series flag will be raised in centerfield by members of the Dodgers ownership group. Earvin “Magic” Johnson will throw out the ceremonial first pitch. NBC and Peacock will nationally broadcast the matchup and recently retired Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his broadcast debut as an analyst.

Pregame ceremonies on March 27 will honor the Dodgers’ ninth World Series title with a ring ceremony narrated by actor Anthony Anderson. USC’s Spirit of Troy marching band will honor the players at 6:20 p.m. before the 7:10 p.m. game start. Country singer Brad Paisley will sing the National Anthem.

As the D-Backs series concludes on March 28 at 6:10 p.m., the Dodgers will give away a Will Smith “Game 7 Home Run” bobblehead, presented by Bank of America. The figurine will be the first installment of the “Game 7 Bobblehead” series, which highlights key moments of title clinching game.

The Dodgers play the Cleveland Guardians in a three-game series from March 30-April 1. On March 30, fans will receive a back-to-back World Champions hoodie. Pregame recognition will be given to Silver Slugger award-winners Shohei Ohtani, Kyle Tucker and the Dodger offense. On March 31, fans will receive a one-of-a-kind Yoshi bobblehead, presented by “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.”

The first homestand of the season concludes on April 1. Jaalene Serenity will sing the National Anthem, DJ Nico Blitz will spin music in the Centerfield Plaza and U.S. Marine Corps master gunnery sergeant Miguel Placido will be honored as Military Hero of the Game.

Auto and stadium gates will open at 2:30 p.m. for Opening Day. Fans are encouraged to arrive early, as pregame ceremonies start at 4:45 p.m. Metro’s Dodger Stadium Express is free for all ticket holders and can be boarded 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. For the ring ceremony on March 27, auto and stadium gates will open early at 4:10 p.m. Gates will return to normal entry times for the remainder of the homestand, opening two- to two-and-a-half hours prior to first pitch.

For information and tickets, visit dodgers.com/tickets.