When is Opening Day 2025? Everything You Need to Know
Baseball fans, it's that time of year again! The 2025 MLB season is set to kick off in full force, and excitement is at an all-time high. While the Tokyo Series gave us a sneak peek with the Dodgers sweeping the Cubs in Japan on March 18-19, the real action begins on Thursday, March 27. A total of 14 thrilling matchups are on deck, with 26 teams set to launch their campaigns. And don’t worry—if you’re a fan of the Rays or Rockies, your season kicks off a day later on March 28.
For those eager to get a front-row seat to the action, now is the time to secure your tickets. Opening Day is one of the most anticipated events on the baseball calendar, and the energy in the ballparks will be electric. Whether you're watching in person or tuning in live on MLB.TV (blackout restrictions apply), the first pitch of the season is something you won’t want to miss.
One of the most intriguing matchups will take place in the Bronx, where the Yankees will send Carlos Rodón to the mound against the Brewers’ Freddy Peralta. With AL Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole sidelined for the season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, the pressure is on for Rodón to step up. Meanwhile, the Brewers’ Christian Yelich is making a comeback after back surgery and is eager to make an impact right out of the gate.
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Meanwhile, in Toronto, the Orioles and Blue Jays will face off in a matchup featuring Zach Eflin and José BerrÃos on the mound. Eflin, who faced the Blue Jays on Opening Day last year with the Rays, is set to make history by becoming the fourth pitcher since 1900 to start consecutive Opening Days against the same team while playing for two different clubs. And let’s not forget Anthony Santander, who made waves in Baltimore last year with 44 home runs but will now be suiting up against his former team after signing a massive five-year, $92.5 million deal with the Blue Jays.
Texas will also be buzzing as the reigning champion Rangers host the Red Sox. Nathan Eovaldi will take the mound for Texas, marking his second straight Opening Day start for the club, while the Red Sox counter with Garrett Crochet, a lefty who made waves last season after transitioning into a starter. Another new face in Boston? Alex Bregman, who signed a three-year, $120 million contract to join the team after a successful run with the Astros.
And then there’s Philadelphia vs. Washington, a clash of NL East rivals that hasn’t seen an Opening Day matchup since 2010. Zack Wheeler, coming off an impressive 2024 season where he finished second in NL Cy Young voting, will start for the Phillies, while MacKenzie Gore, a young pitcher looking to make a name for himself, will take the ball for the Nationals.
As we head into the weekend, matchups across the league promise high-stakes action, exciting debuts, and unforgettable moments. Whether it’s Juan Soto beginning his Mets career, reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal leading the Tigers against the defending champion Dodgers, or the return of stars like Mike Trout and Luis Robert Jr., there’s no shortage of storylines to follow.
So, grab your jerseys, rally your friends, and get ready for another incredible season of Major League Baseball. Opening Day is here, and the road to the World Series starts now!
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